Archive for September, 2008

Final Chapter – Creating Your Special Charm Bracelet

Final Chapter – Creating Your Special Charm Bracelet

The Result Now you’re ready to put on your bracelet & start jingling.  Expect to receive lots of inquiries & complements on your creation.  Charm bracelets are sentimental little tokens of one’s life.  Like your own individual magical history tour.  You’ll be surprised how addicting charm collecting is.  Enjoy – it’s lots of fun!

September 21, 2008 | By | Reply More
My New Life As An Entrepreneur

My New Life As An Entrepreneur

Today I officially gave my resignation notice at Ernst & Young, the accounting firm where I’ve worked for the past 12 years.  I’m scared to death but I’m determined to make a life for myself as an entrepreneur.  This was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made and very emotional for me. I’ll be […]

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Jewelry Quote of the Month – September 2008

Jewelry Quote of the Month – September 2008

“Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And the rest of you, if you’ll just rattle your jewelry.” – John Lennon, 1963, at the high point of the group’s set during the Royal Variety Performance before members of the British Royal Family.

September 18, 2008 | By | Reply More
Jump Rings or Split Rings?

Jump Rings or Split Rings?

Attaching the Charms After you have purchased some charms, they will need to be attached to the bracelet.  There are a few options here.  One is to buy jump rings & attach them yourself.  This method is nice because it offers flexibility in the placement of charms as you purchase them.  The charms can be taken […]

September 14, 2008 | By | Reply More
Another Step Closer to a Charm Bracelet Masterpiece

Another Step Closer to a Charm Bracelet Masterpiece

Second post in a series of helpful tips on creating a cherished bracelet of your own. Bracelet Theme Pick a theme for your bracelet.  It can be mementos from special times in your life, or holidays, travels, animals, beach charms, the possibilities are endless.  It’s a great creative outlet & way to express your personality. Some charm […]

September 4, 2008 | By | 2 Replies More
Creating Vintage Charm Bracelets

Creating Vintage Charm Bracelets

Charm bracelets are a personal form of expression. They are sentimental little tokens that commemorate a moment in one’s life, a magical history tour collected over years and often passed down through generations.  For those that haven’t yet succumbed to the addiction here’s the first in a series of tips on how to assemble your […]

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Jewelry Quote of the Month – August 2008

Jewelry Quote of the Month – August 2008

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