Italian charms are flat, modular links that hook together to form an Italian charm bracelet, keychain, or other accessories. While traditional charms dangle, Italian charms feature individual pieces soldered flat onto the surface of the link.
While Italian charms are available in small (5 mm), medium (9 mm), large (13 mm) and mega (18 mm) sizes, the standard size is the medium 9 mm charm. Since sizes are consistent across brands, Italian charms are universally compatible.
Italian charms are most often crafted using stainless steel backing and a gold-plated or 18 karat gold charm face. The face of the charm (which features the design) is soldered or glued to the stainless steel link. The charm itself may feature synthetic or genuine gemstones as part of its design.
Hand-Painted Italian Charms
Hand-painted charms are individually crafted using enamel paints and epoxy coating. Greater detail in design is possible depending on the depth of the enamel used on the charm
Laser Italian Charms
Laser charms are made of stainless steel and often feature etched designs, letters or words. This style is easily customized to include favorite phrases or names not found in regular stock.
X2 Italian Charms
An exclusive charm known as the “X2” has also been developed by Pugster. The X2 features double thick enamel, allowing more depth to the image, and finer detail in design than standard charms.
Photo Italian Charms
Photo charms have actual digital, photographic images burned onto the face of a charm. This style can also be customized to include, for example, family photos.
Mega Italian Charms
Mega charms are twice the width and height of a standard charm. This style of charm can hook two standard sized bracelets together
Super and Double Link Italian Charms
Super Links and Double Links are each twice the width of the standard charm. The difference is that Double Links are two separate charms that feature one image, while a Super Link charm is one solid piece.
Deluxe-Link Italian Charms
Deluxe link Italian charms feature two stainless steel links connected by a genuine Italian charm. With their feminine designs, this new charm link is a welcome addition to the ever-expanding selection of links for the Italian charm bracelet
Authentic Licensed Italian Charms
Authentic licensed charms feature favorite characters such as Curious George, The Grinch, Pepsi, and It's Happy Bunny
Italian charms can also accessorize cell phones on cell straps. Cell straps are a loop attachment on the end of a cell phone with blank links, where charms can be added. Key chains are another way to display Italian charms. Key chains with blank links are available for this purpose. Italian charm necklaces and watches also allow for everyday wear and interchangeability of these accessories
While Italian charms are available in small (5 mm), medium (9 mm), large (13 mm) and mega (18 mm) sizes, the standard size is the medium 9 mm charm. Since sizes are consistent across brands, Italian charms are universally compatible.
Italian charms are most often crafted using stainless steel backing and a gold-plated or 18 karat gold charm face. The face of the charm (which features the design) is soldered or glued to the stainless steel link. The charm itself may feature synthetic or genuine gemstones as part of its design.
How They Work
A starter bracelet consists of eighteen blank links. In order to create a personalized Italian charm bracelet, these blank links are replaced, one by one, with selected designs of Italian charms. Their modular design means that Italian charm bracelets are interchangeable. Individual pieces can be switched out for a new look or to better suit the mood or changing interests of an individual.Types of charms
Many styles of Italian charms are available. The appeal of Italian charms is that they can be selected to reflect personality, hobbies and interests, so wide selection is a key feature of this jewelry.Hand-Painted Italian Charms
Hand-painted charms are individually crafted using enamel paints and epoxy coating. Greater detail in design is possible depending on the depth of the enamel used on the charm
Laser Italian Charms
Laser charms are made of stainless steel and often feature etched designs, letters or words. This style is easily customized to include favorite phrases or names not found in regular stock.
X2 Italian Charms
An exclusive charm known as the “X2” has also been developed by Pugster. The X2 features double thick enamel, allowing more depth to the image, and finer detail in design than standard charms.
Photo Italian Charms
Photo charms have actual digital, photographic images burned onto the face of a charm. This style can also be customized to include, for example, family photos.
Mega Italian Charms
Mega charms are twice the width and height of a standard charm. This style of charm can hook two standard sized bracelets together
Super and Double Link Italian Charms
Super Links and Double Links are each twice the width of the standard charm. The difference is that Double Links are two separate charms that feature one image, while a Super Link charm is one solid piece.
Deluxe-Link Italian Charms
Deluxe link Italian charms feature two stainless steel links connected by a genuine Italian charm. With their feminine designs, this new charm link is a welcome addition to the ever-expanding selection of links for the Italian charm bracelet
Authentic Licensed Italian Charms
Authentic licensed charms feature favorite characters such as Curious George, The Grinch, Pepsi, and It's Happy Bunny
How They Are Worn
Italian charms can be worn on Italian charm bracelets. They are designed by each individual to suit tastes and reflect personality. A bracelet may be made up entirely of Italian charms or an alternating pattern of Italian charms and blank links.Italian charms can also accessorize cell phones on cell straps. Cell straps are a loop attachment on the end of a cell phone with blank links, where charms can be added. Key chains are another way to display Italian charms. Key chains with blank links are available for this purpose. Italian charm necklaces and watches also allow for everyday wear and interchangeability of these accessories
