Celebrate Your Daughter's Life with a Charm Bracelet
She's your princess. And whether she's eight or 18, you may have noticed your daughter is growing up way too fast. Just yesterday, she was the chubby baby who provided hours of fun and sleepless nights. Today, she's still providing the laughs and plenty of sleepless nights as your daughter grows into a young woman. You may obsess about whom her friends are, how well she's doing in school, and what course she'll take in life. She may be your princess forever, but she's not a baby anymore.
Perhaps you want to show your daughter that you recognize she's growing up. Maybe you're searching for a way to express pride and support for the person she's becoming. Many parents look to jewelry in such situations. There's nothing more exciting for a girl or young woman than to receive a special piece of jewelry from her parents, and nothing represents that token of love and sentiment quite like a charm bracelet.
The Charm Bracelet Comes of Age
For centuries, charms were considered a kind of talisman to ward off evil or to bring about good luck. Using wood, stones and gems, the wearers of such charms carried them in a special bag or around their neck or wrist. In the 20th century, World War II servicemen purchased trinkets for their sweethearts back at home. These charms were fashioned after landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower to represent the liberation of cities like Paris. Over the decade, charm bracelets then evolved into a coming-of-age symbol for girls turning 13. Nearly every middle class family presented their daughters with a charm bracelet on her 13th birthday. Bracelets charms were chosen to represent the young woman's interest and hobbies. Later, she added a charm for her "Sweet 16th" or wedding.
Today's charm bracelets come in a range of styles and designs. Some prefer the traditional charm bracelet in sterling silver or gold with bracelets charms that dangle from the wrist. The Italian charm bracelet has been a popular form of jewelry worn by many young women. Rather than dangling, these bracelets charms snap into place along a modular bracelet.
Perhaps most popular are the Danish-inspired charm bracelets featuring sterling silver and gold chains as well as bracelets charms. Designed to express individual style and taste, the bracelet's threaded sections allow bracelets charms to be added or changed, depending on the wearer's preference. They twist and rotate slightly with the wrist's movement. Bracelets can also be decorated with enameled bracelets charms, Murano glass beads, and precious and semi-precious stones. When combined together, the charm bracelet creates a ring of beauty around your daughter's wrist, reminding her of the love and support surrounding her life.
Occasions for Giving a Charm Bracelet
There are a variety of special occasions in which to present your daughter with a charm bracelet. Here are just a few inspired ideas:
Birthdays
Obviously, birthdays are the perfect opportunity to celebrate your daughter's day with a charm bracelet. Why not place it in a new jewelry box to replace the one she's had since she was little? Mark her entrance into the teen years with a colorful bracelet that can be added to as the years go by. A charm bracelet for her "Sweet 16" or 18th birthday can include a special, more expensive charm to represent the priceless treasure she represents to the family. Include grandparents or aunts and uncles in the gift giving as well, allowing them to choose a special charm to mark the occasion.
Bat Mitzvah or Quinceanera
Various cultures celebrate the coming-of-age for a young woman with special celebrations such as the Bat Mitzvah (the Jewish celebration for girls of 12 years of age) or the Quinceanera (Latin American celebration for girls of 15 years of age). In the South, young women and their families often participate in cotillion, or "coming out" party to polite society. These, as well as other coming-of-age markers, are an ideal occasion to present your daughter with a charm bracelet.
Graduation
Graduation from high school or college is another perfect occasion for the giving of a charm bracelet to your daughter. Choose bracelets charms to remind her how much she means to you and how proud you are of her accomplishments. Charms can be added as she reaches new milestones in her life.
The First Job or Marriage
Now that she's really grown up, a charm bracelet is a tasteful and beautiful gift to give the daughter who has landed her first big new job or is preparing for marriage. Host a special brunch or dinner in her honor and surprise her with the gift. It will be a wonderful reminder to her as she launches into her new career. Include other family members, especially prior to a wedding. Imagine her joy as she wears her charm bracelet down the aisle, decorated with charms that her family has lovingly and carefully chosen.
Lewis Jewelers is proud to carry the full line of Pandora Jewelry. Pandora bracelets, Pandora charms and Pandora beads are only a part of the collection. For more information, contact Lewis Jewelers, 2000 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103, 877-88-LEWIS or visit LewisJewelers.com.
