Charm Bracelets

I have researched charm bracelets to discover their origins, powers and what people believe they can do.

Wearing charms began as a form of protection to ward away evil spirits or bad luck. Pre-historic charms have been known to be made of shells, animal bones and clay. However, materials such as wood, rocks and gems are now widely used.
They have been worn throughout history by a wide variety of people. Some are worn to be able to identify a person in the afterlife, as each bracelet is unique.
Medieval Knights wore charms to protect them in battle. Soldiers from WWII brought back small items such as bullets and shrapnel to create memories of the war.

A 'Lucky Charm' bracelet.

Charm bracelets are usually unique and very personal. Although charm bracelets can be purchased, they are usually created or added to by the owner with items sentimental to themselves.

By adding your own items to a charm bracelet, it becomes yours own. It will more than likely have no use to anyone else, but it is unique.

Each piece tells a story, and that is what I want my band to do. I want people to see someone wearing one of my bands with a selection of capsules and ask 'What is that?' and for the owner to be able to tell their story.