Charm bracelets date back to millenia. Though the materials and designs used on them have undergone changes, its core essence has not gone out of style. Initially charm bracelets were worn due to certain religious requirements. This practice dates back to the pre-historic times. They were known to be first worn from 500-400 B.C. by Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians and Hittites. These charms were crafted