The charm bracelet should have a theme, let it tell a story. The sterling silver charms that adorn your bracelets may tell the story of a how you met your sweetheart, or mark special occasions that bring fond memories. Some people make a three-strand bracelet a family heirloom representing three generations.

There is a charm for just about every occasion in a lifetime - thousands upon thousands depicting occasions, hobbies, themes, pets, sports - the list goes on and on! Charms are a great way to teach your children the value of jewelry and how to care for it without risking a large investment, and are great fun as well as they are given on special occasions.

Children and Charm Bracelets: When buying a charm bracelet for a child, purchase a full-length 7-inch or 8-inch bracelet, and that you can cut it down to suit their current wrist size, being sure to keep the links! Links can be added back as the child grows, until the full size is restored. This way a charm bracelet becomes childhood keepsake that will be worn into adulthood.

Grooms, Charms and Brides: Charm Bracelets make a perfect gift for a groom to give to his bride. Bracelet with a wedding charms make a loving statement, and for men who feel unsure about buying gifts, it makes life a lot easier to know that throughout their marriage a new charm will always be "the perfect gift" when they need one.