Wearing jewelry is a timeless way to express one's self. That is just one of the many reasons to start a charms collection. Charm bracelets have been worn by women and girls alike for centuries as a way to show off style and ward off bad luck.

When shopping for a gift for a special someone, a charm bracelet is an excellent choice. They can be given once and then built upon each year by giving a gift of a new charm for birthdays or other special occasions. It's a sweet and thoughtful present for anyone.

This is a nice way to create a gift that can last a lifetime and even be passed down from one generation to another. Mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, best friends, there are so many relationships that exist that would be made even more special with a nice tradition of special gift giving. A quality charm collection is perfect for any age too.

A neat thing to be said about charms is that they are interchangeable. Tastes are known to change over time, so what was once appropriate for a six year old girl may not still hold true when she turns twenty one. Buying new charms that represent her tastes at the current time is fun and she can still keep her old charms for safekeeping but wear her new ones with pride.

Theme bracelets are a popular choice. There are some that represent an occupation. Nursing, teaching, and even mothering themes are a cute way to accessorize. A mother's charm bracelet may have a pacifier, baby bottle, booties, heart, and diaper on it or a nurse's may have a cross, stethoscope, and medication bottle.

When buying charms, it's good to buy solid gold or silver pieces so the quality is there and they can last a long time. This is another one of the good reasons to start a charms collection. They can be passed from generation to generation and still hold their value.