subject: How to Customize and Design Your Own Jewelry if You're Not Crafty [print this page] How to Customize and Design Your Own Jewelry if You're Not Crafty
Many fashion designers have begun to design their own jewelry line because it's a way for them to extend their brand. Because necklaces, bracelets, and rings can really complete and finish a look, jewelry is playing a substantial role on fashion runways around the world.
What if you don't have access to a metal smith, or what if you're not a gifted designer? It doesn't matter, because you can now customize and personalize your own jewelry by choosing your own charms, beads, spacers, and colors. You can make a design that's all your own by coming up with a combination of charms that works with your wardrobe.
You really can't go wrong with the quality of materials that's available today, and you don't have to worry about your jewelry looking like a craft project gone awry, as long as you're using real precious metals, stones, and glass beads. By avoiding junk charms and fake metals, you'll ensure that your one-of-a-kind design will be around for many years to come. When you use precious metals and sturdy materials, you're more likely to misplace your jewelry than break it.
There are literally hundreds of high-end charms available online, so the combination that you come up with will be like no one else's. Because you have to be careful that the charms are secure, you'll want to find a clasp and clip system that locks your charms on tight. You don't want to lose any of your precious little jewels!
As far as color combinations go, light green glass beads work really well with 14k gold charms. The combination of gold with sterling silver is a popular choice, since mixing metals has been in style for years now. Sterling silver goes with everything and is less pricey than gold, so it's easier to afford making an entire bracelet by sticking with silver. You can easily change out the charms if you want to change up your look in the future.
Angels and hearts are some of the most popular kinds of charms sold today, while blue and green glass beads are the hottest color choices right now. No matter what kind of metal you like, or what your favorite theme element is, your charm bracelet is sure to look like a true work of art that you'll be proud to wear.
