ktgrok Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'm thinking I want to commemorate my novels some way, as I continue writing. I thought getting a charm bracelet (I've always loved the idea of them) would be something neat to do, and get a charm each time I finish a book. but I know NOTHING about jewelry, charms, etc. I know Pandora seems overpriced. I did look at blue nile and liked their charms, but they don't have all the ones I will eventually want. Can I mix and match from varoius companies? Who has the most charms? I need, to start, a dog, a heart or valentine (Brighton had a cute one), and a camera. Who knows down the road, probably a doctor one, or a boat one, etc. Any thoughts? Also, I wouldn't wear it all the time. Any other way to display charms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I puffy heart love my Pandora bracelet. :) I looked at some of the other brands before I started on Pandora, but the others didn't seem to be of the same quality, or they didn't seem to have nearly as many charms. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I haven't bought one but have thought about James Avery. Pandora is pretty, but I kind of like the traditional charms. Pandora charms don't fit most others, and I can't speak for anything else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I really like the 'old' style charm bracelets that girls & ladies put together & wore in the 1940s & 50s. Something like this. I actually bought a vintage bracelet that's similar years ago at a flea market because it had some charms that were meaningful to me. Over time, I have added various other charms (from places I traveled). I like the mix of old & new charms. You can always go to a jewelry store & buy a chain bracelet that is sturdy enough to use for a charm bracelet. Be sure to let them know the details of why you want it so they can point you in the right direction. Then, you can find charms in numerous places -- ebay, etsy, historic sites/museum gift shops, etc.... For example, a year ago, we visited Seattle, as well as various places in Alaska. My dd (who has a charm bracelet that she's been adding to for years), found a charm she liked in Alaska as a souvenir. She didn't get one in Seattle, but I found & ordered this one from etsy for her. Most charms can be easily added using needle-nosed pliers; some come with a clip ring on them. (I don't like the clip ring style as much, even though they're easier; I think the plain ring you attach with pliers looks nicer.) ETA: Since you're wanting the charms to reflect your books & don't necessarily want to wear the bracelet all the time, could you install a small hook on your bookcase where you could hang the charm bracelet alongside your books? Or drape it over the top of a small vase that you put on the bookshelf? Something along those lines? ETA again: This might be helpful to you: How to make a charm bracelet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I know you've mostly decided against Pandora, but just want to say that I really love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 My girls got me a filled pandora bracelet several years ago for Mother's Day...I wear it lots and it makes me smile and think of them. Somethings are just worth the money. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Mine is from James Avery. I've had it a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I love Nashelle. Trendy, chic, classy. Seriously gorgeous stuff but affordable too! A friend turned me on to her work, and I've ordered several things since. She may only do charm necklaces though, at least, that's all I've seen on others and ordered. http://nashelle.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermama Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'm not a charm bracelet person, but my friends who like them swear by Pandora. They, at least, seem to hold up really well. I think one friend has worn the same one daily (well, added more charms on, lol) for probably 3-4 years and it still looks new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thank you all! I looked at pandora again, and it just isn't what I'm looking for. Too..something. I like the vintage look ones more. I LOVE the idea of hanging it near my desk, or putting it on a vase, how smart is that!!! I will look more at James Avery, and Blue Nile, and on etsy. I think I can mix and match from there. I found a few more too. Thank you so much!!!!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendy not in HI Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I love the charm bracelet idea. I bought a bracelet for my daughter with little mini books on it. I was able to special order one of the charms with the cover of a book that she loved. It was something like this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/109886801/harry-potter-charm-bracelet-adjustable?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=harry%20potter%20charm%20bracelet&ref=sr_gallery_7 I can't find the same etsy shop, but she had lots of book charm options from HP to Jane Austin. It could be fun to have a book bracelet with your favorite stories, and add your own books over time. While searching for that, I saw this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/228618932/harry-potter-real-page-fragment-5-charm?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=book%20charm%20harry%20potter&ref=sc_gallery_6&plkey=1b0b1db93e3a49c77ccd3a16c36a64cc2ea130bd:228618932 Congratulations on your book!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I have a traditional dangly one that I had since I was a little girl (changed the chain a few times, but the same charms, and also got a pandora from DH and DD about a year and a half ago.the Dangly one is pretty, but is fragile and gets in the way. I wear the Pandora one basically all the time. And it provides something for my gift-impaired DH to give me for special occasions :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I just got this idea to get dd a charm bracelet and have an official first day of the new school year. Anyone know of any really cute homeschool charms? She is five so something for a young girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I tried a silver Tiffany one. Was not impressed. I ended up going to zales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 I love the charm bracelet idea. I bought a bracelet for my daughter with little mini books on it. I was able to special order one of the charms with the cover of a book that she loved. It was something like this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/109886801/harry-potter-charm-bracelet-adjustable?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=harry%20potter%20charm%20bracelet&ref=sr_gallery_7 I can't find the same etsy shop, but she had lots of book charm options from HP to Jane Austin. It could be fun to have a book bracelet with your favorite stories, and add your own books over time. While searching for that, I saw this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/228618932/harry-potter-real-page-fragment-5-charm?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=book%20charm%20harry%20potter&ref=sc_gallery_6&plkey=1b0b1db93e3a49c77ccd3a16c36a64cc2ea130bd:228618932 Congratulations on your book!! You gave me the idea to google custom photo charms, and if I wanted I could get the covers of MY books each put on a charm. I don't know that I WILL...I tend to think that just something that has meaning to me would be classier. Like a dog for "The Puppy Proposal" and a heart for "A Valentine for the Veterinarian". No idea what the title of the third book is yet though, lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I can't find the same etsy shop, but she had lots of book charm options from HP to Jane Austin. It could be fun to have a book bracelet with your favorite stories, and add your own books over time. While searching for that, I saw this: https://www.etsy.com/listing/228618932/harry-potter-real-page-fragment-5-charm?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=book%20charm%20harry%20potter&ref=sc_gallery_6&plkey=1b0b1db93e3a49c77ccd3a16c36a64cc2ea130bd:228618932 That is really a cool idea. How neat is it that you would be able to put a quote from your own book on there, if you wanted? I think a couple in that style would look really cute mixed w/ various shaped ones like you want (dog, etc...). http://www.scribbelicious.com/index.php/bespoke/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 That is really a cool idea. How neat is it that you would be able to put a quote from your own book on there, if you wanted? I think a couple in that style would look really cute mixed w/ various shaped ones like you want (dog, etc...). http://www.scribbelicious.com/index.php/bespoke/ I love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 For traditional sterling charms, xinar has a huge selection and affordable prices. I have bought a number of charms from them over the years. book medical chart caduceus dogs If you go this route, I recommend buying a packet of split rings to securely fasten the charms to the bracelet. Jump rings can come open. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 What about Brighton? Not near as expensive and quite a selection of charms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 What about Brighton? Not near as expensive and quite a selection of charms. I really like the Brighton ones as well. I think I'll end up mixing and matching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 So, it looks like the Brighton ones are slide on, so you couldn't use them on a regular style charm bracelet, is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Yes most are slide on. There are some little clasps (like this) that I have on mine that allow me to put a regular charm on them. I just preferred Brighton because they had leather bracelets instead of the heavier metal ones. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Rembrandt has a zillion options. I'm not sure if you can order directly from them now. They used to be special order through independent jewelers. They ship very quickly and have great customer service based on my experience from many moons ago working in a jewelry store. :) http://rembrandtcharms.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I love my James Avery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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