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Old 03-29-2006, 09:39 AM
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The custom of wearing charm bracelets dates back thousands of years, and though the materials and designs on them have changed, the concept itself has never gone out of style.

This form of jewelry initially had a religous function, and dates back to the prehistoric era. "The first charm bracelets were probably worn by the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians and Hittites from 500 to 400 B.C. Those charms were made of lapis lazuli, rock crystal and other gems and were inscribed with small designs, such as figures of gods, man and animals. They were immediately associated with special powers."

As time passed, charms lost their protective spiritual functions and became fashion jewelry. Charms are also a popular gift because of their affordable price. An intricate silver charm can be obtained for less than ten dollars, though it is possible to spend hundreds of dollars on a charm made of 18K and set with gems.
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Old 03-29-2006, 11:52 AM
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a friend gave me a jade bracelet. she said it is used to warn off bad luck.
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Old 03-30-2006, 05:12 PM
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I think the pagan and prechristoric rituals are repeated in the wearing of quarts, amethyst, and jade. I can see someone discovering some archeological find and the jewlery would look really contemporary.
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Old 03-31-2006, 10:54 AM
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right. i love watching national geographic. seeing all those stones they discovered.
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Old 04-06-2006, 08:34 AM
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Lapis lazuli is from Lazurite, a mineral of metamorphosed limestones. In other words its not formed by heat but by pressure and "weathering".

Blue, violet-blue or greenish blue normally.
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Old 04-07-2006, 10:36 AM
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As time passed, charms lost their protective spiritual functions and became fashion jewelry. Charms are also a popular gift because of their affordable price. An intricate silver charm can be obtained for less than ten dollars, though it is possible to spend hundreds of dollars on a charm made of 18K and set with gems.[/quote]

Well, we don't appreciate them as much anymore I guess...
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Old 04-08-2006, 10:31 AM
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But they are nice gifts to friends, something nice that doesn't cost much.:)
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Old 04-10-2006, 09:39 AM
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yeah...it's feels good to be able to give something nice and not spend so much on it...a charm bracelet is one example of that...
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Old 04-14-2006, 09:44 AM
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thanks yellowbell for the valuable information...
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This beautiful 14k gold heart tag bracelet features five alternating solid and open heart charms on a 4 mm rolo link chain. The bracelet is secured by a lobster claw clasp and weighs 7.1 grams.
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