Charm bracelets have been around for a very long time. The earliest examples of charm bracelets were worn by ancient Babylonians, Egyptians and other ancient peoples as long ago as 600 BC, and they likely began as actual "charms" to protect the wearer from bad luck or evil spirits. They've gone in and out of fashion many times in the intervening years, but they keep coming back. Queen Victoria made them popular among the European aristocracy in the 19th century, and celebrities like Mamie Eisenhower and Liz Taylor helped to rekindle the fashion in the 1950s and 60s. They are back and bigger than ever today, thanks to the fun and funky modern interpretation of the charm bracelet created by the Pandora jewelry company. Pandora jewelry is a …show more content…
Gift giving is a no-brainer for fans of Pandora jewelry. Husbands who previously had no clue what to get their wives for birthdays and other special occasions can shop with confidence, knowing that an addition to the charm bracelet will always be well received. Pandora charms have also become collectibles, and many fans of the jewelry will seek out rare pieces as obsessively as Beanie Baby collectors once searched for the rare Blue Princess. Pandora will occasionally discontinue or "retire" a charm, which instantly makes it more interesting to collectors. The company has been around long enough that some of their early pieces are referred to as "vintage", and some of the retired charm designs have greatly increased in value among collectors seeking out hard-to-find older pieces. Fans of Pandora jewelry have created blogs, Facebook pages, and Pinterest posts devoted to showing off their collections and buying, selling and trading with other collectors. The popularity of Pandora jewelry seems to be much more than just a passing trend. With devoted fans who have made Pandora an integral part of their lives, it's probably going to be around for quite a