Chamilia Beads For Your Loved Ones

Chamilia beads are an excellent present for any loved ones who like jewelry. A very modern take on the charm bracelets of old, Chamilia beads are an excellent way to customize a necklace or bracelet. First you choose a bracelet or necklace base in your desired length in gold, silver, or leather. Then choose beads to customize your bracelet or necklace to truly express your loved one's personality. These are not your mother's charm bracelets though. Chamilia beads are are truly works of art. Chamilia beads are comparable to the similar line of Pandora bracelets, necklaces, and beads. In my experience, Chamilia and Pandora beads are completely interchangeable.

You cartier watches find Chamilia beads made of sterling silver, 14 karat gold, mixed gold and silver, gemstones, enamel, analisa glass, and Murano glass. There are also Chamilia beads shaped as locks, usually referred to as spacers, that hold the other beads in place. You can add a few beads to a bracelet base and let them slide around, add more beads over time, or start out by filling the chain and making a fashion statement.

The assortment of Chamilia beads is really astonishing. They have everything from Disney characters (Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh, to name two) to religious symbols to messages ("I love you," "Soulmate," and the like) to charms that showcase your interests, like musical notes, flipflops and even drama masks. There are also regular beads for people who like more traditional looking jewelry, but there is nothing ordinary about them. For example, the Murano glass beads are bi-colored and look like they're still hot from the glass blower's pipe. Swarowski crystals accent a lot of the beads, and you can also get intricately carved all metal beads, beads accented with pearls, and multicolored enamel beads. There are even beads commemorating world events where a portion of the proceeds from their sales go back to charity. Currently this part of the Chamilia line includes beads that are reminders about breast cancer, the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina.

Each Chamilia bead is a true work of art, making a Chamilia bracelet or necklace like an art collection. Chamilia beads are sold in boutiques that pride themselves on quality and uniqueness. They are not typically sold online but you can find a few retailers who have Chamilia's permission to sell online. Chamilia's website does show local dealers so anyone should be able to find Chamilia beads in their area.

Each bead is made of solid gold or silver, not plate. The beads are expensive compared to ordinary beads-they run from $24 to $100, but they are fine jewelry in every sense of the word, made of quality precious metal and gemstones. A Chamilia bracelet is a true gift of love. Whether you choose to design the whole thing for your loved one or give her a base bracelet and let her choose the rest of the beads, this is a gift that will cartier watches be forgotten.

Chamilia beads are real sterling silver or gold so treat them the same way you would treat any fine jewelry, but avoid using liquid silver polish, as it can damage the other elements on the beads.