Charm bracelets are unlike any other piece of jewellery. Worn by women the world over to commemorate people, occasions or to evoke memories of childhood, charm bracelets have the potential to be a woman’s most treasured piece of jewellery. Even before the charm bracelet took on the sentimental value it has today, charms have been used for centuries to ward off evil spirits and to bring good luck.
The value of charm bracelets
Nowadays, with our ever-increasing throwaway society, a charm bracelet offers that little extra value. It can chronicle your life into a single piece of jewellery. It’s something you can show your children and grandchildren in years to come. And most importantly, it’s something unique to you that may be kept forever.
With the significance held by the charm bracelet, there are now many brands that give you the opportunity to design your own unique piece. And one of those brands hitting the big time is Chamilia.
Like all charm bracelets, the aptly named Chamilia’s biggest selling point is its versatility. The design of the bracelet is in the hands of the owner and there are over 500 beads to choose from in sterling silver, 14k gold, Murano glass, Swarovski crystal and coloured stone. There are even special edition beads that support causes such as the American Breast Cancer Society and Red Cross.
Quality materials
If you appreciate quality over quantity, the diverse range of beads made from Murano glass are especially worth the weightier price tag. The beautiful colours and patterns contained within each bead are really unique, and a bracelet entirely made up of them would certainly make for a great statement piece.
As the owner, your design could be totally based upon colour, using different shades of Murano glass to create your look, or you could opt for a more theme-led design, adding more sterling silver beads. What’s more, you can fill out your bracelet with a couple of spacers for far less than the price of a bead. If you only have two or three beads, a lock on either side of your row will secure them in place. The possibilities are endless.
A perfect gift for any occasion
In any case, a Chamilia can make a great gift. If you’re not sure what kind of beads your loved-one would like, you can always buy just the bracelet to allow her to choose her own beads. However, if you’re willing to take your chances and give a bead or two as a gift, you really can’t go wrong. The sterling silver beads, for example, are great for marking special occasions. There’s a graduation hat; a baby carriage; an ‘I love you’ bead; and, even a teapot for tea lovers.
Whether you’re buying a Chamilia bracelet for yourself or for someone else, taking the design process into your own hands really lets you unleash your creative. Given as a gift, Chamilia jewellery will definitely earn you some brownie points!
Rosie Webber - I am 18 years old and in September will be studying Journalism at the University of Gloucestershire in the UK. I love to write about ...
