Are charm bracelets tacky and trashy, or treasure troves of memory and nostalgia?
Sarah Jessica Parker wears one on a sweetie bracelet, Jennifer Lopez has been photographed with her Louis Vuitton chain, and Britney Spears's trademark perfume comes in bottles decorated with them: charms are back in style.
But they have also been popular throughout history: from ancient Egypt to Queen Victoria, who was buried with hers.
Charming: The Magic of Charm Jewelry
By Deborah Alun-Jones and John Ayton
Published by Thames & Hudson
ISBN 0500 512132
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