Themed bracelets tend to be the most common, but how can you spruce up a bracelet with more than just the standard charms.

Laser Charms

Sometimes there just is not a charm to express how you feel. Laser charms can help you do just by putting your custom message on to a link. Many online retailers offer custom laser links for about $12 to $15. Just remember, the more you write on your charm, the smaller the print becomes. The smaller the print becomes, the harder it is to read. It is important to keep in mind that these charms are not very big and can only hold a relatively small amount of content on them. You can always put your words or pictures on multiple links and them “link” them together.
Choosing a font can be tricky. The most beautiful fonts on paper do not always look the best when engraved into steel. Sometimes the more practical fonts work better because of their legibility. If you try to engrave a laser charm with a character or symbol make sure there is a lot of room. Small details tend to get lost in the engraving.

Photo Charms

Photo charms are another great way to enhance your link bracelet. Instead of just putting your children’s name and birthstone, you can include an actual picture of the darling. Why use a generic dog charm if you can put an actual picture of spot on the link. You just have to remember that you are scaling a picture down…A LOT! Therefore, close up pictures work the best. If you are sending in a photograph, try to fit one person, at most two, on one charm.

Other Ideas:

• Mix some dangle links into your bracelet to give it a more dynamic appearance.
• Utilize stones to give bracelets a more colorful and upscale look.
• Experiment with different base bracelets: polished, matte, trimmed. Starter bracelets are inexpensive and different styles work better with different charms.