| The 14k gold charm bracelet is as popular today | | | | suitable for a baby or small child, a young girl |
| as it has always been, usually crafted from a | | | | would be better wearing a 7" bracelet and for |
| precious metal such as silver, platinum or 14k gold, | | | | adults there are bracelets made in 8" and 9" |
| charm bracelets still make a special gift for a | | | | sizes. A bracelet can always be adjusted at a |
| special lady. | | | | later date, for instance if someone has received |
| From little girls to fully grown ladies, all females | | | | one as a baby, when they reach adulthood and |
| love pretty and precious things, and a charm | | | | want to wear that bracelet, they can take it to a |
| bracelet is both precious and, can be, a delightfully | | | | reputable jeweller and have additional links |
| pretty thing. This most versatile, and very | | | | attached. Conversely, should someone inherit a |
| personal jewellery item, can represent a | | | | charm bracelet and find it is too long, a good |
| wearers’ personality, bearing charms that | | | | jeweller can always remove links to ensure an |
| may be reminders of important life experiences | | | | appropriate fit. |
| and events, and is likely to tell a story of that | | | | Not all charm bracelets are worn on the wrist; |
| person’s journey through life. | | | | there is a penchant for wearing one on the |
| The subsequently added charms are traditionally | | | | ankle. Italian pre-loaded charm bracelets are ideal |
| made from the same metal as the bracelet to | | | | for this purpose as they are light in weight and |
| which they are attached and can be flat, three | | | | can be obtained with all of the charms in place, |
| dimensional, contain precious gems and stones and | | | | usually having a uniform appearance due to the |
| can even have moving parts. Charms with moving | | | | charms being of one or two types, evenly spaced |
| parts are not easily come by these days, as they | | | | around the chain. |
| are no longer manufactured, these fascinating | | | | So if you are going to buy a special gift for that |
| "mobile" charms are usually acquired as vintage | | | | very special "lady" in your life - even if you are |
| pieces and will very likely be priced accordingly, | | | | buying it for yourself - there are many choices to |
| the intricate work involved in creating a "mobile" | | | | make. Is it going to worn on the wrist or ankle? |
| charm is an art in itself. | | | | Should it be pre-loaded with charms or be open to |
| For an interesting contrast, one can attach | | | | evolve with the wearers journey through life? Do |
| charms of a different coloured metal to the metal | | | | you obtain a silver, platinum or 14k gold charm |
| of the bracelet itself, eg. white gold charms on a | | | | bracelet? Which charm would make the best |
| 14k gold charm bracelet can look quite stunning. | | | | starter charm? What size would be appropriate |
| Charm bracelets come in a variety of sizes and | | | | right now? |
| the length of chain acquired will depend on the age | | | | Whatever your choice, this timeless piece of |
| and preference of the wearer. A length of 6" is | | | | collectible jewellery will never cease to delight. |