One of the most interesting aspects about silver and gold charms is that there is really a fascinating amount of history behind the charms as well as very modern day tips for collecting and organization your set. Knowing a bit about silver and gold charms as well as what charms for bracelets are the best matches is sometimes difficult, so looking for a few good reference books can really help out.
Different authors and books will approach the subject of gold charms or different types of charms and charm bracelets from a different perspective. Some will cover the history of the charms while others may focus on styles of charms or even how to go about collecting charms for bracelets.
Tracey Zabar, a jewelry designer with a love of all types of silver and gold charms as well as charm bracelets has a great reference book for anyone interested in collecting. This book, titled "Charmed Bracelets" has lovely full color photographs of some of the most beautiful and memorable charm bracelets. Her book also explores various types of charms throughout history.
"A Passion For Charms" is a very descriptive title of a book by Amy Elliot. Inside the book you will find pictures of charm bracelets from all over the world, particularly those that have become heirloom types of charms. Her knowledge of the importance and meaning of charms in some families as well as the going beyond the basics of collecting is a wonderful addition to any library.
For serious collectors or those just getting started with a charm collection "Charms and Charm Bracelets: The Complete Guide" is a very comprehensive book. There are 300 different photographs in the book showing a wide range of gold charms and gold charm bracelets as well as other metals and styles. There are charms from all over the world found within the book, making this a valuable reference.
"The Charm of Charms" is a great option for those charm bracelet lovers that want to get an idea of the different styles of very famous collections. The authors Jade and Hackney have pictures of some of the most well known jewelry collections as well as information about the famous owners.
Learning a bit about the different uses of charms is the focus of the book "Charmed: 50 Bracelets, Necklaces and Earrings to Make and Give" by Gabriella Sellors. This book is different from the others listed in that it provides the reader with 50 different projects that they can make, all created with the use of charms.
Finding books about silver and gold charms and even unique types of charms for bracelets is fun for the whole family. If you are a charm collector or if you know someone who is, these books of gold charms, charm history and even famous charm bracelets are a great gift idea for any occasion.