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Charm Bracelets

From ancient talisman to nostalgic memento, charm bracelets have a rich history imbued with equal parts luck, lore, and luxury. The earliest charms date to the age of talismans, or objects that were believed to hold magical abilities to protect the person who wore them. Talismans were purported to guard against all sorts of ills from disease to death during battle, but they could also serve as a means to bring good luck to an individual.

Since then, charms and charm bracelets have grown in significance to become a means for the wearer to pick symbols of personal significance. Whether it is to commemorate a major accomplishment or as a memento of special occasion, charm bracelets tell a bit of the wearer’s story. They are cherished because of this history and also because of the oft-included precious and semiprecious materials incorporated into the bracelets designs.


Quick Facts

  • The earliest known charm bracelet dates to ancient Babylon around the year 700 B.C.
  • The late 19th century ushered in style’s heyday, from England’s Queen Victoria adoration of her charm collection to Tiffany’s introduction of their own version of the bracelet at the Parisian Exposition Universelle in 1889
  • Famous actress Joan Crawford was particularly fond of her personal charm collection. An auction of her jewelry in 1995 revealed that each charm on her iconic bracelet bore intimate, and at times enigmatic, inscriptions that undoubtedly served as private memories for Ms. Crawford

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14k Gold Chain Double Link Charm Bracelet
Jun 01, 6:00 PM EDT
14k Gold Chain Double Link Charm Bracelet
by Diederich Auction Gallery
Est: $0- $0
$1,35016 Bids
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14K unmarked tested yellow gold elephant charm. 1"Drop x 1 1/2"W
May 19, 3:00 PM EDT
14K unmarked tested yellow gold elephant charm. 1"Drop x 1 1/2"W
by Ripley Auctions
Est: $200- $400
$2009 Bids
14K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet With Four Children Charms
May 18, 10:00 AM CDT
14K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet With Four Children Charms
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$1307 Bids
18k Yellow Gold Braclet With Charms 5.88g
May 29, 6:00 PM AEST
18k Yellow Gold Braclet With Charms 5.88g
by Pfeffer's Auctions
Est: AUD1,000- AUD1,500
AUD606 Bids
CHARM BRACELETS & CHARMS
May 19, 10:00 AM PDT
CHARM BRACELETS & CHARMS
by O'Gallerie
Est: $0- $0
$606 Bids
9ct Yellow Gold Rounded Curb Heart Padlock Bracelet
May 29, 6:00 PM AEST
9ct Yellow Gold Rounded Curb Heart Padlock Bracelet
by Pfeffer's Auctions
Est: AUD700- AUD900
AUD605 Bids
Group of Six 14K Gold Charms
May 18, 12:00 PM EDT
Group of Six 14K Gold Charms
by Locati LLC
Est: $1,500- $1,800
$1,4004 Bids
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Charming Sterling Silver Pandora Charm Bracelet
May 18, 9:00 AM MST
Charming Sterling Silver Pandora Charm Bracelet
by Monarch Auction and Estate Services
Est: $0- $0
$404 Bids
A GROUP OF GOLD AND ENAMELLED ARTICLES
May 21, 2:00 PM AEST
A GROUP OF GOLD AND ENAMELLED ARTICLES
by Leonard Joel
Est: AUD550- AUD650
AUD4004 Bids
14K Yellow Gold Green Malachite Bracelet
May 19, 7:00 PM AEST
14K Yellow Gold Green Malachite Bracelet
by Jewellery Auctions Unlimited
Est: AUD2,365- AUD3,112
AUD604 Bids
Janis Paige: Two 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Bracelets
May 22, 9:00 AM PDT
Janis Paige: Two 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Bracelets
by Abell Auction
Est: $300- $500
$2003 Bids
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LOT OF 16 ASSORTED STERLING SILVER BRACELETS
Jun 08, 9:00 AM MST
LOT OF 16 ASSORTED STERLING SILVER BRACELETS
by Bradford's
Est: $0- $0
$103 Bids
Sterling Silver Vintage Deisgn Charm Bracelet
May 29, 6:00 PM AEST
Sterling Silver Vintage Deisgn Charm Bracelet
by Pfeffer's Auctions
Est: AUD200- AUD300
AUD302 Bids
Charming Polished 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Bracelet by Loto Prezioso
May 18, 1:00 PM EDT
Charming Polished 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Bracelet by Loto Prezioso
by Confiscated Assets Auctioneers
Est: $4,200- $4,600
$202 Bids
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PANDORA STERLING SILVER CHARM BRACELET
Jun 08, 9:00 AM MST
PANDORA STERLING SILVER CHARM BRACELET
by Bradford's
Est: $0- $0
$102 Bids
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Large Group Of Pandora Style Bracelet Charms
May 22, 9:00 AM MDT
Large Group Of Pandora Style Bracelet Charms
by Davis Brothers Auction
Est: $200- $300
$202 Bids
Janis Paige: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet
May 22, 9:00 AM PDT
Janis Paige: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet
by Abell Auction
Est: $4,000- $6,000
$2,2502 Bids
Gold Charm Bracelet
May 24, 12:00 PM EDT
Gold Charm Bracelet
by Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Est: $800- $1,200
$6001 Bid
2 silver baseball hall of fame coins, & a sterling bracelet
May 19, 12:00 PM PDT
2 silver baseball hall of fame coins, & a sterling bracelet
by International Auction Gallery
Est: $40- $100
$201 Bid
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3 Gold Tone Bracelets W Rhinestones
May 29, 10:00 AM EDT
3 Gold Tone Bracelets W Rhinestones
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $10,000
$11 Bid
CUTE GOLD TONE CHARM BRACELETS
May 21, 10:00 AM EDT
CUTE GOLD TONE CHARM BRACELETS
by Vintage Auctions
Est: $40- $60
$101 Bid
14K Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet
May 18, 12:00 PM EDT
14K Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet
by Locati LLC
Est: $800- $1,000
$4001 Bid
4 STERLING CHARMS
May 20, 10:00 AM EDT
4 STERLING CHARMS
by Vintage Auctions
Est: $55- $85
$101 Bid

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Berner's Auction Gallery

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