The Best Bracelet Charms

There's something, well, charming about charm jewelry. The delicate dangle of a charm bracelet offers meaning, elegance, and fun to your jewelry collection, and we can't get enough of them. Whether you're new to charm bracelets or have been collecting meaningful charms for years, searching for the perfect charm addition never gets old. Good news if you've been searching for a new charm...these five unique charms are exactly what you're looking for. All are high-quality and absolutely beautiful. The only problem? Choosing just one.

Pandora Moon and Night Sky Cubic Zirconia Dangle Charm

The Ideal Charm

Give someone you love the moon and stars with this little engraved Pandora Charm.

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Although not a vintage piece, this vintage-inspired silver dangle charm adds an old-world charm to your Pandora Charm bracelet. With a night sky motif on one side and a simple engraving of “I love you to the moon and back” on the other, this darling little bead is the ideal gift for someone you love. Made with cubic zirconia inlets, the beauty and sparkle of this little dangling bead is both exquisite and durable.

Pros:

The hardy craftsmanship of all Pandora Charms means you don’t have to worry about your charm bracelet falling apart after a few wears. This one is no different.
Pandora is a certified member of the RJC, or the Responsible Jewelry Council. This means you can feel good about their business practices.
This item is true to what is pictured.

Cons:

The blue is a bit more opaque as opposed to shiny–great for those who prefer a little less flash, not-so-great if you love a little extra shine on your charm bracelet.

Alphabet Charm Letter Beads Solid 925 Sterling Silver with Cubic Stones

Simple Yet Stunning

The simplicity of a letter symbolizes anything you need it to symbolize... a special someone, your own name, or perhaps the name of your beloved pet.

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Who doesn’t love a good letter bead charm? This high-quality, sturdy little letter charm adds a meaningful-to-you touch to your charm bracelet. Made from solid sterling silver and cubic zirconia stones, the 4.5mm hole allows for an easy fit on your Pandora Charms bracelet. Aside from the craftsmanship and beauty, this charm comes with a polishing cloth, velvet baggie, and 2-piece plastic stopper…making this initial charm bead an excellent gift.

Pros:

The design of this initial charm makes it easy to slide on and off your charm bracelet.
Made with a superior silver plating finish, this is a scratch-resistant and highly durable charm addition.
Simple silver design adds just the right amount of sparkle to your charm bracelet.

Cons:

While we love the look of the clear cubic zirconia, we would love it if there were different color options available for each letter.

FOREVER QUEEN Birthstone Charms 925 Sterling Silver

A Delicate Yet Bold Birthstone Bead

Small, flashy, and perfectly charming, this mini birth month bead adds just the right amount of color and shine to a charm bracelet.

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If you have a charm bracelet, you gotta have a birthstone charm. And this one, with the birth month delicately carved on the bead and surrounded by the appropriate birthstone colors, is a small-but-flashy charm that’s everything you’ve been looking for if you’re in need of adding a birthstone to your bracelet. If you’re in need of a bright and colorful addition to your charm bracelet, this is definitely the one…covered in your birthstone, this little bead adds the perfect bit of pizazz to your charm bracelet.

Pros:

It’s super easy to clean. All you have to do is wipe the globe with a clean cotton cloth to return it to its glory.
Gorgeous pave-setting.
Although not a Pandora Charm itself, this will fit a Pandora Charm bracelet.

Cons:

As with most other charm bracelets and jewelry, you’ll have to make sure this bead stays clear of water, sweat, and chemicals. This means you’ll have to take it off for exercise, swim, shower, or when you’re applying lotions, perfumes, or makeup.

Pandora Jewelry Spinning Globe Dangle Charm

For the World Traveler

This exquisite little globe is the ideal Pandora Charm for those who love to travel the world or simply dream of it.

Best Charm for Travel Lovers

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Suffer from a bit of wanderlust? Yeah, me too. It’s why I always collect Pandora Charms when I travel. The reminder of places I’ve been makes me happy every time I look down at my wrist. If you’re like me then, you’ll absolutely adore this spinning Pandora Charms globe charm. Made of 925 Sterling Silver, this dainty globe dangles from your wrist as it spins from its beaded silver axis. The glittery stone ball makes it almost a bit dreamy, and the hand-painted silver world map serves as the ideal symbol for those that love traveling.

Pros:

It’s an authentic Pandora charm that’s made with exquisite detail and craftsmanship.
The globe is set in 23 beads of clear cubic zirconia.
Although it’s a small charm, it packs a punch with the glittery blue spinning globe. We particularly love the way in which is dangles and catches the light as it spins.

Cons:

Although the craftsmanship can’t be beat, this is a bit of a small investment for a charm.

NINGAN Zodiac Sign Charm

What Sign Are You?

Okay zodiac-lovers, this is the charm for you. This simple, unique, and totally pretty little charm will add the perfect touch to your charm bracelet.

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Made of genuine 925 sterling silver and cubic zirconia, this round charm is the perfect addition for any zodiac-sign lovers out there. With a carved zodiac symbol and studded constellation outlines for each particular zodiac sign, you’ll have a constant reminder of your sign. Surrounding the unique constellation is a splattering of studded stars that fill up the rest of the globe charm.

Beyond the simple beauty of the constellation-and-star design, the craftsmanship of this charm adds class and taste to your charm bracelet. Made with both 925 silver and a touch of alloy, as well as cubic zirconia, you’ll have a durable charm that’s delicate in design but hardy in the materials. The results? A sweet little charm that adds a certain something to your bracelet.

Pros:

The hole size is between 4.5mm-5.5 mm. This means this bead is compatible with Pandora, Trollbeads, Chamilia, Biagi, and other European-style charm bracelets.
Budget-friendly price point.
Shipping is quick and easy.
Costumers have repeatedly stated that the small size of this charm makes it fit seamlessly with other charms.

Cons:

The only downfall to this gorgeous little charm is the fact that, like most other charms, you’ll have to be careful where you wear it. This means avoiding water (don’t wear it in the shower, pool, or hot tub), and avoiding contact with make-up, creams, perfumes, lotions, and other such beauty products.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you choose the right charm?

I don’t know about you, but for me, the fun of a charm bracelet is in the search. Each darling little charm actually means something to me (even if it’s just because I really liked it), and because of this, my charm bracelet serves as a reminder of the memories I’ve made over the years. While it’s totally okay to choose charms simply because you like them, it can be fun to collect different charms for different reasons. From motherhood charms to travel charms to major life-event charms, the beauty of a charm bracelet is that it’s totally unique to you. How you decorate it and collect your charms is entirely up to you.

How do you care for your charms?

So you’ve found the perfect charm to add to your bracelet. You’ve worn it. You’ve loved it. And, now, it’s time for a proper cleaning. So what now? Although there are different kinds of charms that require different cleaning methods, for most Pandora Charms, it’s actually super easy to keep them clean and shiny. Using a simple, mild soap and some warm water, grab a soft brush (a soft-bristle toothbrush will do) and gently brush your charm in a circular motion. After brushing your charm, you can soak it for 5-10 minutes if you need to remove any extra dirt or grime, and then rinse with water and let it dry thoroughly before adding it back on your bracelet. And voila, it’s as good as new.