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Chamilia beads are an excellent present for just about any loved ones who like jewelry. A very modern accept 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 genuinely express your loved one's personality. These are not your mother's charm bracelets though. Chamilia beads are are truly artwork. Chamilia beads are comparable to the similar line of Pandora bracelets, necklaces, and beads. If you ask me, Chamilia and Pandora beads are completely interchangeable.

You'll find Chamilia beads made from silver, 14 karat gold, mixed silver and gold, gemstones, enamel, analisa glass, and Murano glass. There's also Chamilia beads shaped as locks, usually referred to as spacers, that support the other beads in place. You can add several 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 choice of Chamilia beads is really astonishing. They will 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 also drama masks. There's also regular beads for those 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 truly are still hot from the glass blower's pipe. Swarowski crystals accent a lot of the beads, and you will also get intricately carved all metal beads, beads accented with pearls, and multicolored enamel beads. There are even beads commemorating world events where a percentage of the proceeds from their sales go back to charity. Currently this the main Chamilia line includes beads that are reminders about breast cancer, the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina.

Each Chamilia bead is just 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 truly are not typically sold online however, you can find a couple of retailers who've Chamilia's permission to market online. Chamilia's website does show local dealers so anyone can find Chamilia beads within their area.

Each bead is made of solid gold or silver, not plate. The beads are costly compared to ordinary beads-they run from $24 to $100, but they are superb in every sense of the word, made of quality rare metal and gemstones. A Chamilia bracelet is a true gift of love. Whether you choose to design the whole thing for the family member or give her a base bracelet and let her choose the rest of the beads, this is a gift that will never be forgotten.

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