Sterling Silver / .925 Vintage Charm Bracelet - 19.5g
Twisted double loops interwoven by intricately braided threads of silver. Very sturdy piece in excellent vintage condition, box clasp mechanism in excellent condition.
Hallmarked "STERLING CB" on the back of clasp. Rare piece.
Measures 8"/20.5cm clasped, 8.3"/22cm total. Bracelet width 1.75"/2.1cm.
Charm bracelets originate from
Victorian England, another fashion popularized by non other than Queen Victoria who was known for wearing charm bracelets during her reign. Lockets were often worn on charm bracelets, in addition to collected coins. The most highly collectible (and fun!) were "mechanical charms", those with movable parts.
In the 19th century, charms were used to express one's personality, thus collecting charms representative of interests, hobbies and milestones. The fashion persists today, with vintage and contemporary options - but the vintage pieces have much more charm.
