I Love Mom Charm

Yes, you can wear it, but it is best to take it off before showering or swimming to keep the charms looking their best.

Stainless steel can handle water, but charms with enamel or photo elements could cloud or yellow with soap, chlorine, or salt exposure. Remove your bracelet before bathing or swimming to protect its finish and delicate charm designs.

An Italian charm bracelet can hold as many charms as you like, and you are not limited to just a bracelet. Some people use them to make rings, anklets, or even longer custom pieces. It is completely up to you and your style.

That said, a standard Italian charm bracelet usually holds about 17 to 18 charm links, which is a typical fit for an average adult wrist. You can easily adjust the fit by adding or removing links. Most people use between 15 and 18 charms to get the right balance of comfort and size. Try adding or taking out a charm link until your bracelet fits just right.

Italian charms snap on and off with a bit of finger pressure, and no special tool is required, though a tool can help you a lot if you have never done it before.

Each charm link has a spring mechanism that allows it to hook to the next link. To add or remove one, you simply push and slide the links apart. Most people do this by hand, and you will hear a soft click when the new charm snaps in place. Some use a small charm tool to make it even easier, but it is optional. With a gentle touch and a bit of practice, you can rearrange your bracelet’s links anytime.

You can start with a blank bracelet (the base) and add charms over time, or purchase a ready-made one and replace charms as you wish.

You don't have to buy anything pre-assembled if you prefer to personalise from scratch. Many people begin with an empty stainless steel starter bracelet and then choose individual charms to clip on. Others buy a bracelet already adorned with a few charms and swap out designs they like better. There's no wrong way – you can either get a blank bracelet to fill with your own charms, or get a pre-filled one and gradually replace links to make it uniquely yours.