Charm bracelets are no longer just pieces of jewellery; they have become a deeply personal form of self-expression, akin to wearing your heart on your hand. Every charm is a carefully selected bauble, designed to say something about your personality or the persona you want to project to the world. Whether you fondly remember the days of making DIY charm bracelets in the ’90s or early 2000s or lusted after the iconic pieces released by brands such as Pandora and Links of London, it seems like they are back in full force. The hype is very real, with unboxing videos of Pandora charm bracelets being a currently trending topic on TikTok, especially among Gen Z. Meanwhile, group of friends are turning to charm bars as the new place to socialize, and it seems like all people see is charms stacked on their wrists and attached to their handbags and even shoes. From the nostalgia of an Italian charm bracelet to a whimsical trinket made of metal, charms are definitely having a moment.
One of the people riding that wave is Lisa Sahakian, founder of Ian Charms and jewelry designer to the stars. Sahakian has found a lot of success with her nostalgic pieces and is invested in both the craze itself and the product, having admitted that she’s been “clinically addicted” to Brat, the “obnoxious” and cute and vibrant and rebellious album by Charli XCX. Sahakian says, “It spurred me on to make a piece,” and as a result, she designed the “Charli braxcxlet”. Featuring — what else — dice, hearts, aliens, motorbikes, and spiky gel-ball beads, aptly described by Sahakian as “fun, vibrant and has a take-no-prisoners attitude,” the piece has become “a massive favorite.” “It’s probably been our best-selling item ever, which reassures me that Ian customers share interests with myself and the brand. And that feels amazing,” she mentions. One of the women for whom Brat is “a sport,” Julia Fox, is a fan of Ian Charms and even wore one of its quirky necklaces in her “In The Bag” video vouging witch-style for British Vogue. The interest in charms isn’t just anecdotal. Lyst reports that in the last six months, searches for charms on its platform have increased by “a 150% hike”. MM6 Maison Margiela’s charm bracelets have seen a 300% increase week-on-week, while Dior’s jewelry pieces saw their growth accelerate by 750% month-on-month, becoming some of the most in-demand items on shopping apps. According to sense, there’s no escaping the fun styles of, for instance, Justine Clenquet, Chopova Lowena, and Marc Jacobs. Sims’ social media platforms are also flooded with images of people showcasing their DIY charm collections. Besides these current trends, Versace’s continued obsession for maximalist jewelry ensures charm bracelets a mainstay in luxury fashion – they are equally modern and historical.
Here are the best charm bracelets for teens: (PHOTOS)
* Beaded charm bracelet – this style is enduring and will stay for a long time in the years to come.
* Friendship bracelet – this has become a popular trend to teens with different styles and designs.
* Initial letter beaded bracelet – this is perfect for teens who are obsessed with a personalized touch.
* Duo charm bracelet – it is built with two silhouettes and is a popular trend to teens today.
* Heart charm bracelet – it is intended to keep your love close to your wrist forever
* Initial charm bracelet – it features colorful string and delicate letter for the sister
* Birthstone bead bracelet – it is made of stone to match the birth month.
* Personal delay charm bracelet-it comes with environment-related charms
* Vibrancy pair – it making with shiny glass or plastic charms of bright hues instead of gemstones on gold with a delicate chain linked bracelet
* Vintage treasure – true to the design of 1950s, it gives the charm an added height and depth to them.
* Custom beaded creation – before the charm bracelet trend got popular, the teens made them manually.
