How to Make a Charm Bracelet

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A charm bracelet is a beautiful statement piece that can be customized to your exact tastes. No two charm bracelets are exactly alike, and it can be a work in progress for many years. Take the following steps to start the perfect charm bracelet for you.
First you must choose the actual bracelet that you want to use as the base for your charm bracelet. You can choose between gold, silver or another metal. Many women want something special and thus choose gold, but obviously this is an expensive choice. If you do choose gold, you will have to further decide on whether you want 10k, 14k or 18k. The higher you go, the more expensive, but you can get a deeper color. You can also go for a different color of gold such as rose or white or even a tri-color look.
You can also look at sterling silver bracelets. These are very attractive and will be a fraction of the price of gold bracelets. You will probably want to match the charms to the bracelet so consider the types of charms you will get when deciding on the bracelet.
Look around at the places that offer bracelets. One very reasonable source with a wide selection is Piercing Pagoda, which is located in kiosks in many malls across the country as well as online.
Once you have an idea of the metal you would like, look around for the size and length. Length will be easier to choose – you want something that is not tight but will not fall off. Think about how big you want it to look on your hand. The larger it is, the more expensive. This difference is especially pronounced with metals such as gold. Also look how the links are made up. Consider how spaced out you want to put the charms and figure out how many charms you can put on the bracelet.
Once you choose the bracelet it is time to think about the charms. You might want a theme. For instance, you might get charms that revolve around flowers. You might just choose individual charms that represent you. Things you can consider include your birthstone, your initial, a favorite sports, a favorite flower, etc. You can place one on a year or ask others to give them as gifts. When you get one, take it to a jeweler so that he or she can attach it.
A charm bracelet is a unique piece that represents the things you love. Use the above steps to make this wearable art.