Charm Bracelet Reinvented!

So you have spent years putting together your charm bracelet.  It represents all the major high points in your life, your hobbies, your children (or grandchildren), your marriage, your travels and you just love the jingle sound it makes on your wrist.  But now fashion, as it is, always comes out with something new, much like technology, the latest and greatest does not stay that way long.  If you are up on fashion, the latest in jewelry are the beaded bracelets.  Beaded bracelets are much the same idea as the traditional charm bracelet, but now instead of charms dangling, you have beads you can easily slip on and off your bracelet.  Even Murano Glass Beads that you can quickly change the color and style of your bracelet,  unlike the traditional charm bracelet – once you add them, they are there to stay.  We are happy to report you now can combine the best of both worlds! With these charmdrops, exclusive by Rembrandt Charms, you can add any of your charms to your beaded bracelet and still have that wonderful jingle and the reminder of that special memory.  We love this new item because it makes the charm bracelet even more versatile than just collecting memories.  Now you collect your memories and Rembrandt makes it so easy to add and change with your mood!  Available in all metals and even with crystal stones to add that flash of color!!

Make it your own!

Its always exciting to find new products for us when we attend the annual jewelry show in Las Vegas.  This year was no different.  We came, we saw and we bought!  The latest addition to our site, is a line of beaded charms and bracelets made especially for you, our customers.  The newest addition called Reflections by SimStars is a fabulous line of beaded charms and bracelets created with solid sterling silver, CZ stones, Murano Glass, and even dangling charms to make it a true charm bracelet complete with jingle!  This new line is available for kids (boys and girls) as well as adults.  Necklaces, anklets, bracelets, earrings — you can mix and match to suit your own personal style! Each piece of jewelry is crafted with the highest quality with attention to detail.  The best part?  The adult size is compatible with all beaded charm bracelets, such as the pandora line, chamilia line, or any beaded charm bracelet.  These make great gifts for mom and daughter, build matching bracelets!  With over 900 styles of beads to choose from, you are sure to find just your style of beads!

June Birthstone – Pearl or Rhodalite?

Pearl is the genuine birthstone for the month of June, although many items use the alternate stone, which is Rhodalite (light redish-purplish color stone).  Before fertility drugs, there were pearls.  Placed under a bride’s pillow they were believed to boost her chance of becoming pregnant, which helps explain the tradition of giving this gem of the shallow seas as a wedding gift.  Pearl is a symbol of purity, perfection and good taste since ancient times, pears – in a range of non-traditional colors and huge sizes have been making a resurgence in recent years.  Freshwater pearls are suggested for the 1st, 3rd, 12th and 30th anniversaries. Today many bride’s wear pearl earrings, pearl charm bracelets and even pearl pendants.  Most birthstone charms do not use pearl because of the softness of the gem.  You will find most birthstone charms use the alternate stone.

Initials are so Charming!

Jewelry with personal significance is more important than ever these days. As a result, initial pendants are making a strong comeback. I know, this seems to happen every seven years or so. The difference this time? There is an amazing creativity in the styles available. Designers have created new initial designs with a distinctive signature style. Many of these pendants are so attractive, you’d be happy to wear them even if they aren’t your initial!

The other initial innovation today is the way women are wearing these pendants, layering their own initial with initials of their husbands, kids, friends, and even words of personal significance. Initials are also hung on the same chain with gemstones and symbols, making them even more personal.

Diamonds, Beads, Charms, oh my!

No matter what your style is – we have it for you.  I recently read an article that the style of jewelry you wear tells about your personality.  Do you prefer some diamonds to sparkle on your wrist?  We have thousands of diamond pave charms, with lobster claw clasps that can be worn on a necklace, charm bracelet and even the beaded bracelets such as pandora or chamilia charm bracelets.  Do you prefer the traditional gold or silver charm bracelet, loaded with unique charms that tells your story?  We have thousands and thousands of charms in gold and silver to match your style.  If you like the newest style of charm bracelets, such as the beaded charm bracelets, whether its a pandora bracelet, chamilia bracelet or zoppini bracelet, ALL of our charms will fit on there for you.  I bet you thought once you started a beaded bracelet, you could only add beaded charms to it? Show your true personality with diamonds, dangling charms AND beads!

Diamond is a girls best friend!

A diamond is a girl’s best friend…..especially if she is born in the month of April.  Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April and the alternate stones that are used are White Zircon, Opal or White Sapphire.  The Diamond is remarkably simple in composition, yet stunning in its unique ability to reflect and refract light into vivid flashes or brilliant color. The ancient Hindus called the Diamond “Vajra” meaning lightening, both because of the sparks of light thrown off by this gem as well as its invcincible strength.  The Diamond is harder than any other substance on earth.  A gift of Diamond is symnolic of everlasting love.  There is no more convincing a promise of enduring relationship than the brilliant gemstone that has endured in people’s hearts throughout the ages.  If you are lucky enough to be born in April, this is your birthstone – if you are like me – (not born in April) nothing sparkles quite like a diamond on your charm bracelet , a diamond in your ears  and of course who wouldn’t love the sparkle of a diamond on your finger?

Dreams do come true!

Every day we hear from our loyal customers about what their charm purchases mean to them and why they purchased them.  This email came from a customer, detailing what her purchases meant to her.

I just had to let you know that I received the last several charms I ordered, among them the flute, trumpet, engraved “You’ve got Mail“, laptop, the painting and plumbing tools.  Every one of them are SO detailed, and so exquisite in their representations (and the remembrances they will represent).  Also several of the charms I bought will go on either a bracelet or on the small, lobster claw clasped drawstring to put charms on a cell phone.

The ones for the cell phone, which will be a gift from me will include the flute (representing me), the trumpet (representing a significant other), the laptop and engraved “You’ve Got Mail” charm.  I recently got back in touch with my “first kiss boyfriend” and we started our communications via email.  If ever someone tells you that dreams do not come true, you can tell them that you know of someone whose dreams have come true!  I lost my husband of 32 years a little over three years ago, and never thought I would be blessed with those feelings again.  To have another life begin at the age of 56 is another dream come true, and it is well-represented by the Rembrandt charms you have provided me.

I do not usually leave “comments” about purchases, but I had to let you know how pleased I am by all the charms I have purchased from Classic Charms – the painter’s set, the plumber’s set, the peanut and squirrel, etc. Those charms will be on a charm bracelet I received from my parents when I turned 16, and I will be giving it and the new charms to my daughter on her 30th birthday. Thank you for such beautiful pieces!

Barbie turns 50!

Somethings are just timeless – Barbie is one of them. March 9th is Barbie’s 50th birthday, with over 800 million “Barbie Dolls” sold.  Do you remember as a child, your Barbie collection?  If you were the typical little girl, (like me) you had a barbie family, closets of clothes, barbie car, barbie pool and anything you could get your hands on.  Why was Barbie so popular then (and now?) In a word – fashion.  Barbie was always the most fashionable gal in town.  No matter, if she was dressed in her swimsuit – she came complete with earrings, shoes, and even necklaces or if she was dressed for the evening – she was decked out in evening wear, complete with a bracelet, earrings and even a necklace.  Barbie was always the fashion icon and somethings just dont go out of style.  We certainly all cannot be “Barbie” but with the right accessories – we can sure try.  Create a charm bracelet with all Barbie’s favorite assessories – shoe charms, purse charms, sunglass charms, and even a drivers liscence charm!

Aquamarine – Birthstone for March

With its shades of Mediterranean blue, aquamarine was destined to be forever associated with the sea.  The ancient Romans believed Neptune, the king of the sea, gave aquamarine to the mermaids, and sailors in the Middle Ages purportedly slept with it to ensure a safe passage.  Today, this almost hard-as-diamond beryl is still associated with long passages.  It is also given as the 19th anniversary stone, as well as the birthstone for the month of March.  Celebrate her birthday this month with a lovely aquamarine charm from Classic Charms.

Zero Calories to our Box of Chocolates!

So the christmas holidays are over, you have packed away all the decorations, the tree, taken down the lights and now wondering what in the world to get your special lady for Valentine’s Day?  Valentine’s Day has long been a tradition to show your special someone just how you feel about her.  This has long been a tradition for flowers, candy or even a sparkling item of jewelry to show how you feel.  With so many women on diets nowadays, why not add a box of chocolates charm to her charm bracelet – it has zero calories!  As wonderful as roses are (and lets faces it ladies – we all love to receive them) but unfortunatly they die in a few days or a week if you are lucky.  Why not surprise her with a gold dipped genuine rose that will last forever – just like the love that you share.  Our charms can tell her just how you feel about her – Soulmates Charms, I love you charms or even someone special charms.