How Italian Charm Bracelets Work
An Italian charm bracelet is a stretchy bracelet made of small steel squares, called links, that clip into each other. Every charm is one of those squares. That is the whole secret: you choose which squares go on your bracelet, and in which order.
Step 1: Measure your wrist
Wrap a measuring tape, or a thread, around your wrist bone. Mark where it meets and measure it on a ruler. Then add 2. That is how many links your bracelet needs.
| Wrist size | Links you need |
|---|---|
| 13 cm | 15 |
| 14 cm | 16 |
| 15 cm | 17 |
| 16 cm | 18 |
| 17 cm | 19 |
| 18 cm | 20 |
| 19 cm | 21 |
| 20 cm | 22 |
| 21 cm | 23 |
| 22 cm | 24 |
Not sure? 16 cm fits most wrists, which means 18 links. Each link is about 1 cm wide and 0.9 cm tall.
Step 2: Choose your charms
Pick charms that tell your story: letters for a name or initials, words you live by, an evil eye for luck, or flowers and animals just because they are cute.
You do not need to fill every link with a charm. Mix charms with plain silver, gold or rose gold links, or start with our starter set of 2 plain bracelets and add charms to it.
Step 3: We assemble it for you
Use the bracelet builder to place your charms in order. We clip them together by hand, free, so your bracelet arrives ready to wear.
Step 4: Wear it, change it any time
To swap a charm later, bend the bracelet gently so two links open at an angle. Slide the old charm out sideways and the new one in, then straighten the bracelet and it locks. The charm remover tool makes it even easier.
Caring for your bracelet
Our links are stainless steel and waterproof, and they will not turn your wrist green. Wipe them with a soft dry cloth to keep them shiny.
The short version
1 charm = 1 little steel square
About 1 cm wide. Each square clips into the next. No chain, no clasp, no tools.
Wrist size + 2 = links you need
A 16 cm wrist needs 18 links. Use charms, plain links, or a mix of both.
We clip it together for you
Free assembly, in the order you added your charms. It arrives ready to wear.
Ready to make yours?
Tap Add to cart on the charms you love. We clip them together for you, free.
Questions, answered
What is an Italian charm bracelet?
A stretchy bracelet made of small steel squares, called links, that clip into each other. Most charms are one of those squares, and dangle charms hang from one. You can swap, add or rearrange them whenever you like.
How many charms do I need?
Your wrist size in cm plus 2. A 16 cm wrist needs 18 links, which fits most wrists. See the size guide.
To measure, wrap a thread around your wrist bone, mark where it meets and measure the thread on a ruler.
Do I need to buy a bracelet first?
No. The charms clip into each other, so 18 charms already make a full bracelet.
Want only a few charms? Buy a plain bracelet and swap its links for charms over time.
Will you assemble my bracelet?
Yes, for free. We clip your charms together in the order you added them, so it arrives ready to wear.
Will it turn my wrist green?
No. Our charms are stainless steel. They are waterproof and will not turn your wrist green.
More questions? See all answers
- Assembled by hand, freeWe clip your charms together for you
- Free shipping across IndiaDelivered in 4 to 7 business days
- 30-day coverFree repair or exchange of defects
- Stainless steelWaterproof, will not turn your wrist green