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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

Recommended Items at Auction

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14k Gold & Diamond Leo Zodiaz Charm
Dec 07, 10:00 AM EST
14k Gold & Diamond Leo Zodiaz Charm
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$4614 Bids
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14K YELLOW GOLD RAINBOW CHARM BRACELET
Dec 10, 1:00 PM EST
14K YELLOW GOLD RAINBOW CHARM BRACELET
by Florida Estate Sales Inc.
Est: $2,000- $10,000
$1308 Bids
JAMES AVERY STERLING SILVER CHARMS AND BRACELETS
Dec 09, 10:00 AM EST
JAMES AVERY STERLING SILVER CHARMS AND BRACELETS
by Antique Arena Inc
Est: $100- $150
$5006 Bids
Dominguez Cuernavaca SterlingCannetille Bracelet 43g
Dec 09, 11:00 AM EST
Dominguez Cuernavaca SterlingCannetille Bracelet 43g
by Retro Roadshow
Est: $125- $200
$126 Bids
14K YELLOW GOLD FLEXIBLE OPEN-LINK STRAP BRACELET SUSPENDING CHERUB CHARM.
Dec 07, 11:00 AM EST
14K YELLOW GOLD FLEXIBLE OPEN-LINK STRAP BRACELET SUSPENDING CHERUB CHARM.
by Sloans & Kenyon
Est: $500- $700
$3755 Bids
18K Gold 7.5" Lock and Key Bracelet (FREE SHIPPING)
Dec 09, 7:00 AM PST
18K Gold 7.5" Lock and Key Bracelet (FREE SHIPPING)
by GWS Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$3505 Bids
Beverly Hills 14k Gold Teddy Figural Charm
Dec 07, 10:00 AM EST
Beverly Hills 14k Gold Teddy Figural Charm
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$165 Bids
Two bracelets marked Thomas Sabo etc.
Dec 12, 6:00 PM AEDT
Two bracelets marked Thomas Sabo etc.
by Theodore Bruce
Est: AUD0- AUD0
AUD355 Bids
Antique Large Sterling Raised Heart Charm 7g
Dec 09, 11:00 AM EST
Antique Large Sterling Raised Heart Charm 7g
by Retro Roadshow
Est: $75- $150
$204 Bids
Sterling Silver Italian Heart Charm
Dec 07, 10:00 AM EST
Sterling Silver Italian Heart Charm
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$14 Bids
Sterling Chick Hatching From Egg Charm
Dec 07, 10:00 AM EST
Sterling Chick Hatching From Egg Charm
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$43 Bids
James Avery Sterling Charm Bracelet
Dec 07, 10:00 AM EST
James Avery Sterling Charm Bracelet
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$103 Bids
2 Sterling Silver Dolphin Charms
Dec 07, 10:00 AM EST
2 Sterling Silver Dolphin Charms
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$43 Bids
18K Yellow Gold Medusa Head Bracelet (FREE SHIPPING)
Dec 09, 7:00 AM PST
18K Yellow Gold Medusa Head Bracelet (FREE SHIPPING)
by GWS Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$3253 Bids
Sterling Silver Bracelet With Heart Charm
Dec 07, 10:00 AM EST
Sterling Silver Bracelet With Heart Charm
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$113 Bids
Sterling Silver Pandora Art Glass Charm
Dec 07, 10:00 AM EST
Sterling Silver Pandora Art Glass Charm
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$53 Bids
Antique Sterling Puffy Heart Charm 2.7g
Dec 09, 11:00 AM EST
Antique Sterling Puffy Heart Charm 2.7g
by Retro Roadshow
Est: $75- $150
$42 Bids
Antique Sterling Heart Charm 5.5g
Dec 09, 11:00 AM EST
Antique Sterling Heart Charm 5.5g
by Retro Roadshow
Est: $75- $150
$42 Bids
(28) Vintage Sterling Charm Bracelet Charms
Dec 12, 11:00 AM EST
(28) Vintage Sterling Charm Bracelet Charms
by Vintage Auctions
Est: $80- $120
$112 Bids
Sterling Silver Bracelet With Musical Note Charms
Dec 07, 10:00 AM EST
Sterling Silver Bracelet With Musical Note Charms
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$32 Bids
18K Yellow Gold Panther Charm Bracelet
Dec 09, 7:00 AM PST
18K Yellow Gold Panther Charm Bracelet
by GWS Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$5252 Bids
Jewelry: Ladies’ gold-filled bracelet w/ misc. gold & other charms
Dec 16, 10:00 AM EST
Jewelry: Ladies’ gold-filled bracelet w/ misc. gold & other charms
by Roan Inc. Auctioneers & Appraisers
Est: $0- $0
$202 Bids
Brown Cord Bracelet W Sterling Clasp & Charms
Dec 07, 10:00 AM EST
Brown Cord Bracelet W Sterling Clasp & Charms
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$32 Bids
Silver Charm With Pearl
Dec 07, 10:00 AM EST
Silver Charm With Pearl
by Berner's Auction Gallery
Est: $10- $1,000
$22 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Charm Bracelets


Omni Auction Corp

Omni Auction Corp

Berner's Auction Gallery

Berner's Auction Gallery

Florida Estate Sales Inc.

Florida Estate Sales Inc.

Cadmore Auctions

Cadmore Auctions