Heather thanks for your submission! Charms, small decorative objects worn or suspended from bracelets pendants, necklaces, are believed to have the ability to bring good fortune and ward off sickness. The charms are usually part of a collection of pieces.
The charms can be made of gold, silver, pot metal, gilded metal and may be made in a VAST number of forms, including fish, animals, horseshoes, sporting equipment, zodiac signs, hearts, four-leaf clover or shamrock.
Charms can be both expensive and bejewelled and inexpensive. Popular during the 20th century and the variety of charms has greatly increased! best, Yvonne Hammouda-Eyre ANTIQUE JEWELRY INVESTOR
