| For sparkle your special someone will always have | | | | and easy to fasten with one hand. Some slide in |
| right at hand, give a thoughtfully selected gold | | | | and snap; others resemble a bar that, when |
| charm. | | | | passed through a large loop, hold the bracelet or |
| Gold charms strike just the right balance between | | | | necklace together elegantly. Lobster claw clasps |
| formal and informal. Versatile and charming, they | | | | that open when a small tab is pulled back are also |
| make the perfect gift for any occasion, from | | | | popular, and the best are both sturdy and easy |
| birthdays to holidays, workplace appreciation to | | | | to manipulate. Be sure to try the clasp on |
| Valentine's Day. Bracelets can be as friendly or as | | | | yourself to determine the ease of use. |
| romantic as you like. Whether you go over the | | | | Charm Bracelets. One thing to consider if the |
| top with precious stones or choose funky | | | | recipient doesn't already own one is a charm |
| charms, your gift is sure to be appreciated for | | | | bracelet. If not, they may enjoy having a piece |
| the thought behind it. | | | | they can add to in the years to come - and it |
| Gold charms can be found to fit any budget, | | | | gives you something you (and others) can always |
| from a few dollars to several hundred. If you | | | | get them as a gift in the future! Combining a |
| want to be certain of the quality of the piece look | | | | meaningful first charm with a charm bracelet can |
| for a starting price around $50. | | | | lend special significance to the gift as well. |
| When making your selection, consider these | | | | Sets. You might also consider purchasing a |
| features in order to select the perfect present: | | | | necklace/earring/bracelet ensemble. These |
| Precious metals: First you'll want to notice the | | | | jewelry sets, where the pieces match in style or |
| type of jewelry your special someone wears. Is | | | | materials, provide many fashion options for the |
| yellow or white gold the order of the day? Some | | | | recipient. They can mix and match gold charms as |
| people are especially selective when it comes to | | | | they like, to complement every outfit. Pieces that |
| precious metals, so find this out before your | | | | don't match exactly but that harmonize with color |
| purchase. When all else fails, ask someone close | | | | or design make an impressive gift as well. Who |
| to the recipient what they would prefer. | | | | wouldn't want to receive more than one piece of |
| Necklace or Bracelet: Bracelets come in all | | | | jewelry for a special occasion? |
| different lengths, from those fitting very slim | | | | Choosing the Charm |
| wrists to wrap-arounds that circle a wrist multiple | | | | Now that you know what to look for, you'll find |
| times. Necklaces come in all lengths as well, from | | | | the best part about giving gold charms is the |
| the currently popular choker to a more dramatic, | | | | shopping. This is the fun part where you get to |
| longer chain. Again, observing the kinds of jewelry | | | | find the charm that will reflect the wearer, or the |
| the recipient wears regularly can give you clues as | | | | occasion it's being given, the best. The possibilities |
| to what they will like best. The clasp is something | | | | are virtually endless, so you're sure to find |
| to consider as well. We've come a long way from | | | | something just right. You may even find one for |
| the complicated clasps of yesteryear. Today, | | | | another special someone-yourself! |
| there are many options that are both beautiful | | | | |