It is widely accepted that Paolo Gensini is the creator and first manufacturer of Italian Charm Bracelets. He founded Nomination in 1987 in Florence, Italy. His Composable bracelets challenged conventional designs which required a bracelet to be the same forever. Rather, these new bracelets could be changed daily to express the feeling and mood ad over individuality of the user.

Following the huge success of Nomination, numerous other Florence based companies emerged to help expand the growth of the Italian Charm Bracelet.

Zoppini Firenze

Founded in 1995 by Mauro and Manuel Zoppini, these brothers and their father Marco are responsible for transforming Marco’s one store jewelry business into the largest and most recognized brand of Italian charm bracelets in the United States.

Unodomani

Rounding out the top three Italian charm manufacturers is Unodomani. Another Florence based company, they manufacture a full line of charms, rings, and watches.

Roma Italian Charms

This division of Unodomani is unique in that they specialize in sterling silver charms for Italian charm bracelets.

Re Florence

This company was born from the combined talents of its five main partners and now offers an extensive line of steel and gold jewelry including, of course, italain charm bracelets. Also located in Florence, Italy, Re Florence is the authorized manufacturer of officially licensed Disney Italian charms

Linx & More

Although the Catan sisters are known more for starting the Italian charm bracelet phenomena in the United States, they have evolved into a “manufacturer” over the last couple of years by creating their own Linx & More brand name. The charms are still made in Italy, but the designs and ideas cater more to the American market.

Other major manufacturers include the Puzzle line by Linea-tre, Ry Ry, Passavinti, Italia, and Boxing.

There are also a number of “manufacturers” and distributors that have become very popular due to the licensed products that they distribute.

Talexia – This family owned and operated company is home to officially licensed charms of the Looney Tunes and Sesame Street characters, Betty Boop, Mr. Magoo, Popeye, and Mr. Potato Head.

Casa D’ Oro – Home to a number of licensed charms including Sponge Bob Square Pants, Rugrats, and Peanuts to Colleges and the Grateful Dead.

Pro Charms – Licensee for NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, and NCAA teams and a number of high profile players like Shaquille O’ Neal, Barry Bonds, and Brett Favre.

AAItaly – Official Licensee for major Greek sororities.