A Nomination bracelet, also known as an Italian Charm bracelet, is a type of modular charm bracelet made of stainless steel. The bracelet is made up of individual links that are hooked together on a stretchy band to form a single charm bracelet. The original Nomination bracelets were introduced in 1987 by an Italian jewelry company called Nomination. The Composable line of bracelets featured modular bracelets made of stainless steel, which became known as Italian charm bracelets. People would add links to update their bracelets with symbols that told the story of the important events, milestones, and achievements in their lives, as well as hobbies and goals. In the 1990s, American tourists noticed the style and brought it to the United States, where Italian charm bracelets became popularized.
Nomination bracelets are usually made of lightweight stainless steel with 18k gold, 9k gold, 925 silver, precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, cubic zirconia, and diamonds. The original Nomination bracelets aimed primarily at young women, although the company also released models for men. Nomination offers a wide range of bracelets, including bangles and chains, designed to cater to different types of women and personalities. The brands catalog features nearly 2,500 links.