Finding a personal gift for a daughter, niece, sister or mom can be much more fun that you think. Instead of racking your brain to find something special for each occasion, why not build on a gift that is all about her?   The growing trend in customized jewelry comes is the shape of a bead – many, many beads and charms, that is, from European jewelry houses that have designed a seemingly endless variety of options for creating gorgeous, customized bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. The idea is to build on a bracelet that tells the story of the wearer – where she’s been, her passions, her life. The result is an extraordinary piece of jewelry, constructed over time or all at once, that’s as individual as she is.   Take note: this is not your grandmother’s charm bracelet.   Today’s charm bracelet is a modern, artistic reflection of special experiences, and with options for beads and charms from jewelry houses like Chamillia and Pandora, you can easily build a charm bracelet that speaks directly to its wearer.     Beads made of silver and gold, Murano glass, Swarovski crystals; beads with precious gemstones and fun designs to commemorate a trip to Disney or a trip to Paris the birth of a baby, or the birth of twins! Graduation, marriage, a military career – and each and every bead, charm and spacer a chic and beautiful addition to her one-of-a-kind bracelet.   The idea is to add to the bracelet over time, and since each designer bead and charm average $25-$45,  you’re giving her something special with each occasion. Mark her birthday with a birthstone-incorporated charm. Mark a moment the two of you shared, like a broadway play or beach weekend.   Representative charms and beads are abundant in both collections; flowers, travel, animals, causes – from clean, simple lines to full on bling.   Building a modern charm bracelet for a special girl or woman in your life is a touching tribute to your relationship. She will wear it as a talisman wherever she goes, and it will become more meaningful to her as the collection of beads and charms grow.   Charm bracelets have always been a fantastic way to celebrate milestones and events throughout one’s lifetime.  As far back at the Neolithic era, when people would collect and carry unusual stones or pieces of wood to ward off enemies, humans have been building charm bracelets, Elaborate jewelry that incorporated precious gems stones and metals began to appear in the time of the Egyptian Pharaohs.                   Charm bracelets have a significant history, and their value was reflected in the times.  Whether worn as a protective shield, and identification tag for the gods in the afterlife, or simply to show off wealth and status, the one element that remains unchanged over time is the very personal nature of the charm bracelet.   There may be no more personal and touching gift than a beautiful modern charm bracelet that tells the story of a special girl in your life.  With so many options available, you may not be able to resist starting one for yourself as well.          ###