So there is someone special in your life who wears a charm bracelet and you want to give them a new charm as a gift for Christmas, their birthday or another occasion? It’s a great idea, because charms make excellent gifts and charm bracelet wearers are always happy to have another unique and beautiful piece to add to their bracelet. However, with so many different types of charms out there to choose from it can sometimes be difficult to select something that your special someone would like.
Here are some things to consider when you are selecting a charm bracelet for someone special in your life:
Take a Look at the Charms They Already Have
To get an idea of what types of charms they like, you can take a look at the charms that are already on their bracelet. Try to do this subtly, so that they don’t realise what you are doing. You can get an idea of whether they like colourful charms, sparkly ones, cute ones, simple ones, etc.
All of the charms might be different but there will usually be a common theme that ties them all together. You can also get an idea of what they like from the other types of jewellery that they wear. Do they like to wear things that are bold, colourful and flashy or do they prefer jewellery that is simple and timeless.
Think About Their Hobbies
One way to give your loved one a meaningful bracelet charm is to choose something that reflects the hobbies that they are into. For example, if they love to travel you can give them a little charm with a suitcase and an airplane. If they love to go running you can give them a charm with a pair of running shoes. If they love to garden they might like a charm with a flower or a gardening spade. Think about what the person is interested in and then choose something that will reflect this favourite hobby.
Choose Something with Personal Meaning for Both of You
Another lovely idea is to choose a charm bracelet that means something for both of you. For example, if you went to Mexico together on a holiday you could give them a little silver sombrero charm to remind them of that memory. Or, if you get together often to bake together you could choose a small cake or cupcake charm. The charm will remind them of the activity that you share together and the memories the two of you have made.
Represent Their Birth Stone or Star Sign
If you know the person’s birthday, you can also choose a jewellery charm that represents their birthstone or their star sign. If you know them well enough you will be able to tell whether or not they would be touched by such a thoughtful and personal gesture, or whether they think star signs and birthstones are silly.
If they would like that sort of thing, you can take your time and choose a lovely charm that represents the month they were born in. Make sure that you look up the correct birthstone and verify with your jeweller so that you know that you have chosen the right one. You might even consider looking for handmade jewellery, because those types of charms are unique and special.
Commemorate the Occasion
If the charm bracelet is a gift for a special occasion such an anniversary, a birthday or Christmas, you can always choose something that will commemorate that special occasion. A beautiful Christmas tree, Santa Claus or star charm is a great gift for Christmas and a tiny cake with candles charm makes for a lovely birthday gift. If you are celebrating an anniversary you could give them an engraved charm that marks how many years you have been together. Be creative – you don’t have to give the same clichéd charms for each holiday, you can choose something that represents the occasion yet is unique, creative and special.
These are just a few things to consider when you are choosing charm bracelets for the special person in your life. The right charm can be an excellent gift and can show that you put a lot of thought into them and took the time to choose something meaningful.