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New 60s Charm Bracelet

I just bought another bracelet and this has three charms on it all engraved on the back "To Diane from Jim."  All in the same year of 1963. So what happened?  Did they break up?  Did Diane die?  Did she lose interest in her bracelet and never wear it and Jim stopeed buying charms?  Why didn't anyone in her family get it? 

I'm driving my daugther to school and I'm thinking these things.  If the charm says "I'll never stop loving you," well then, where is the rest of the story?  I couldn't help buying it, and adding more charms to it, to fill out the story. 

I guess this is what drives my passion of charm bracelet collecting.  It's more than jewelry, it's an entire history of your life, your brief affair (like Diane and Jim), your family or any other passion you want to commemorate.  It's wonderful to wear something so personal on your wrist that can give anyone such insight into your life.

I have one charm I recently purchased that is a retired James Avery tricycle.  My husband had a red tric when he was little that is still talked about amongst his relatives today.  I'm not sure what I am going to do with it yet, but I know I could never part with it.

Would someone else share a story about their collection?

 

 

rippleranchremedies
i have my mom's charm bracelet.. i am charmed she gave it to me.. but it is not attractive to wear according to me.. i still display it proudly.. there are tiny beer stiens from germany on it.. two wolves from greece.. a windmill from holland.. a representation of a baby buggy, a bottle, and baby shoes..on for each daughter.. a tiny volkswagon bug.. mom's first car.. it is sentimental and fun.. but she intended for me to wear it.. and i think it is kinda ugly to be actual jewelry.. ah welllll i am still honored to be the daughter favored to own it.. my sisters would not be as honored.. she chose well
May-03-08 11:30:56 PDT Report this comment
rustybarb
lucy, sounds like it might be a teenage thing. You know, jewelry you get from your boyfriend that just sits in a box for years till you finally decide to get rid of it! I also have lots of things from my MIL. I hate that I have her wedding rings - a really nice set that I'll never wear - just being stored away. I may split up her jewlery and give it to her granddaughters (not my kids). Seems like the right thing to do since I have my own, and have inherited from my own mother. My husband also thinks this would probably be the best thing to do.

Thanks for a nice post!
May-03-08 16:58:30 PDT Report this comment
littlelucyandscooter
I love these comments! I think rustybarb has it right - it's a teenage thing...but I'm 42, go figure! Ohhhhhhhhh....and I love hearing all about the mother's charm bracelet from rippleeranchremedies. sounds like your mother did pick well! the pride that you have for this really comes through. i bet the VW charm is ADORABLE!!!!

Thanks for sharing.
May-09-08 06:41:32 PDT Report this comment

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