When a woman marries she is given a charm bracelet with wedding bells or a marriage certificate and can later be filled with charms representing the honeymoon, anniversaries and the birth of children. This is frequently referred to as her “Lifetime” bracelet, growing over the years to one day be passed on to her daughter, continuing the tradition of charm collecting from generation to generation.

In the United States after World War II. American soldiers returned home with souvenir charms from the cities they had liberated. Jewelers soon added charms of various metals, styles, and occasions to their lines. Today, charms are as popular as ever. The first piece of fine jewelry a young child receives is typically a charm of faith, such as a cross or religious medallion. People continue telling the story of their life, whether it be engraved on charm worn around the neck or wrist.