Certainly, one of the single most trend-setting fashions nowadays is the custom charm bracelet. One could correctly state that charm bracelets are fashionable. And yet it is the custom charm bracelet, with interchangeable charms and beads which is now most widely used with jewelry enthusiasts of the current day. The term "custom" plays a substantial role in the explanation of this existing fashion trend, as most who build their own charm bracelets construct them with charms and beads that have some personal significance to them. Some are presented the beginnings of a charm bracelet as a gift, and they add to it over time. Some others create their own bracelets, searching for charms that represent some important event, interest or person in their life. Does this interest you? It is really a simple and very interesting process to make your own charm bracelet. To start, you will need a few supplies, and to know which materials to purchase, you need to decide which style charm bracelet you want.
Generally, there are link chain charm bracelets and rope chain bracelets. They are completely different in style as well as in price. If you decide you need less or no beads at all and simply wish to wear charms around your wrist, then the link chain bracelet is perfect for you. Link chains are available in numerous lengths and weights, some with bigger links and some with small links. Small link chain is better for plain chain bracelets, but if your aim is to fill the chain with charms, then you will require a larger link, somewhat heavy chain. When customizing your own bracelet, there really are no limits to what you can do. Decide if you want a silver chain or gold, and assure that it is the proper fit for your wrist, so that the finished bracelet is loose enough to dangle, but not so loose as to slip over the hand and fall off. Once you have chosen your chain style, be sure that it has a good strong clasp, and then you may start looking for the perfect charms!
Charms are quite literally endless in style. There are glass charms, metal charms in silver, gold and other polished metals, and there are custom charms made from more obscure materials such as wood. Custom charms and all charms for that matter are available with spiritual focus, nature, sports, hobbies, distinct to mothers, fathers and children. Birthstone charms can be bought too. Most charms should have a jump ring on them with which to attach it to the chain, but if yours doesn't have a jump ring, bags with numerous size rings can be bought at the nearby craft store for two or three dollars. Ensure all your charms have jump rings on them and then lay them out along the chain in the design you like. Once you have them arranged the way you like them, very carefully pry open the end of the jump ring and twist it about until the charm is affixed to the chain. It's so easy! You may add or remove charms at any time, therefore the term custom charm bracelet!
Rope chain charm bracelets are also known as European style charm bracelets. The leading retailer of European charm bracelets is a firm called Pandora. Pandora charm bracelets are unique and incredibly expensive, as they are made of custom sterling silver charms or gold charms. The beads are usually cored in silver or gold and the chains aren't any less than oxidized silver.