Friends can be the hardest people to shop for. You know exactly what they want but at the same time have no idea if you're going to be able to get it for them before they buy it for themselves. The perfect little gift (for women of all ages that is) is a charm bracelet that a charm may be added as a gift every year or on any special occasion. There are so many charms that it may be hard to pick just one, but it really is all about who the person receiving it is and what they like. No charm bracelet is like anyone else's; it's a personal, one of a kind thing.

Some of the many charms available are religious such as crosses, Star of David, Our Lady of Rosary, and so on. So if you have a friend that is deep into their religion, choosing a religious charm is the perfect fit. In addition to bracelets, may charms may be used on necklaces of any kind as a pendant. Thin chains made of gold, silver, or strands of sturdy fabric that can be laced through the hole of the charm will look beautiful.

Hearts are beautiful for necklaces or bracelets; they catch the eye and can be something simple, elegant, or fun and loud. A splash of color can make a heart pendant catch the eye and match a single outfit or can be a more elegant look of a simple silver heart pendant would look great with anything and anywhere.

For those who want more interesting, unique pendants there are plenty of those around too, but you may want to look to make sure they are well made so that your gift will last a lifetime. Stars, crowns, moons and suns, even pendants made out of onyx, garnet, and amethyst all are beautiful and interesting with any outfit or fashion trend.

Honestly, charms and pendants are something every one should consider giving to a new friend or an old friend, perfect for everyday and also great for evenings out- who would've thought something so simple and small would be able to be worn so much. Even for family, these small gifts would be perfect for since they can mix and match, where one or many at a time. Charms are the perfect gift. The most difficult thing you'll have to do, is choose just one.

Denise Sanger is the owner of My-Wedding-Jewelry.com which has a diverse catalog of Silver Jewelry and silver charms for all the important people in your life along with a library of party planning resources. We are located in Sunny North Florida.

Next to gold, silver is the second most popular metal from which jewelry is made. Silver jewelry and household items have been discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs and 5,000-year-old civilizations buried by time. Because it is a metal soft enough to be bent, hammered, and melted, it has been used in combination with other metals to craft items from personal adornments to weapons that brought down empires.

Like gold, silver alone is too malleable to hold its shape and needs to be combined in alloys with other metals, usually copper. Silver alloys are expressed in parts per 1000. Britannia silver is 958 units silver, or 95.8% pure silver. Sterling is 925 units silver, or 92.5% pure silver.

The amount of copper mixed with silver does not seem to determine the pricing; it really depends on the workmanship of the piece, whether it is sterling silver table flatware or a silver ring or pendant. If it is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry designed by a silver artisan and cast by the lost wax method, it will be more expensive than a ring, pendant, or cross that is cast with reusable molds. In addition, the craftsmanship in finishing and polishing the item will influence the cost, as will the addition of any gems or stones in the design.

More plentiful worldwide than gold, silver is often found in mining with other metals, such as copper, lead, and arsenic. Its properties of high electrical and thermal conductivity and low contact resistance makes it useful in technology manufacturing. Combined with nitrate, it is photosensitive and is used to develop film. Combined with other chemical compounds, it is used for batteries, cloud seeding, explosives, medicine, instruments, and many other uses. Probably the most common use of silver is in coins worldwide.

In spite of the availability of silver, the high demand in uses other than jewelry keep the price of silver relatively high, but not as high as for gold. As of October 2008, silver is worth about 1/75th the price of gold by mass.

Often sterling silver is the base metal over which gold electroplating is placed, because it is less likely to distort or be damaged than pure gold. Sterling silver jewelry can be plated with a coat of 99% pure silver to give it more shine, called "flashing." Or, to keep it from tarnishing, a thin coat of a very rare metal called rhodium may be electroplated over a silver ring, for instance, for a very bright, white shine.

The popularity of combining silver with turquoise, agate, lapis lazuli and other semi precious stones continues today and is a typical Southwestern jewelry style.

Silver has many practical uses, but the greatest use is for silver jewelry designed into rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and crosses.

Beautiful personalized sterling silver jewelry and sterling with gold overlay can be seen at https://www.personalized-jewelry.com

Each http://www.Personalized-Jewelry.com item is made to your exact specifications and made even more special with the personalization you choose. Create your custom piece to include a loved one's name, a wedding date, a birth date, religious occasion or words that inspire or touch your heart.

The arrival of new baby is always a joyous and momentous occasion for parents, grandparents, god-parents, aunts, uncles, etc. It is an exceptional time for everyone when a new baby enters the world and becomes a part of a family.

One of the most difficult things for some people to do is to choose the perfect new baby gift. One of the best ideas in selecting a gift is to choose a sterling baby gift that can be personalized and dedicated to the new addition. Sterling baby gifts offer the highest quality in a gift that can be used now but will last a lifetime. Sterling baby gifts are a wise investment that will remain an elegant and treasured keepsake.

Sterling baby gifts are not always gender specific on their own which eases the decision process in choosing the perfect gift for baby. This helps especially if you are planning a gift for attending a baby shower before the baby is born. It can always be personalized after the arrival of the little one, which adds to the excitement and sentiment of giving the gift.

Sterling silver baby gifts are among the most sought-after gifts for newborns. What could be more perfect that a Reed & Barton sterling silver feeding set for baby's first bites? Every mealtime can be made more special with 3 piece sets like the Classic Bead, Zoom-Zoom and Sea Tails or the ABC Bear, Pointed Antique and Petite sets, which are 2 piece sets. Other more unique sterling silver baby gifts by Reed & Barton include items such as porringers, cups, musical carousels or globes, and the ever favorite tooth fairy box, which will be used for years to come. Another favorite to give to a newborn, but look forward to sharing with a growing child, are the sterling silver money banks. These special treasures come in many designs such as a duck, pig with wheels, teddy bear (gender versions available), race car or airplane and are sure to please any boy or girl. Many memories and traditions can be made by using these sterling silver money banks to teach a child about saving for their future.

Sterling silver baby gifts add a special touch to any gift-giving occasion for a special child in your life and will remain unforgettable and treasured for a lifetime!

To learn more about sterling baby gifts, visit The Sterling Shoppe