One lifelong type of gift that parents, grandparents, family members or friends can start for their daughters or granddaughters is a charm bracelet. Charms can then be added on for special events in the girl's life, which she will have with her forever. These types of charms are more than just a decoration worn on the arm; they are a true memento of the many wonderful and milestone events in a young woman's life.

Starting a girl out with her own collection of charms and a charm bracelet means a bit of thinking ahead. If you select a bracelet that is suitable for a young girl, at least with regards to size, it will have to be replaced as she grows and matures. The other aspect is to consider an Italian style charm bracelet that can easily changed by simply purchasing a larger base and allowing the girl to choose the charms she wants on the bracelet.

Another option is to start a young child off with an adult sized bracelet and allow her to help collect charms to wear when she turns a specific age such as 16. This is both a family project as well as something she will look forward to wearing for years, making that birthday incredible special.

Of course there are those girls that may enjoy a child sized charm bracelet with gift charms and those she picks out herself while she is small. This would allow the bracelet to be worn and enjoyed, and then kept for her own child to wear when it is outgrown.

It is important to keep in mind that charms, even on traditional types of charm bracelets, can be removed and used with another bracelet if the need arises. Many are soldered directly onto the links of the bracelet by the loop, however they can be removed by a jeweler and reattached to another bracelet. This process doesn't damage the charm and is a great way to combine charms from several bracelets.

Charms that are appealing to younger girls and young ladies often include event charms and charms that represent what they love. Animals, school activities, sports, cheerleading, clubs they belong to and special places they have gone are all great ideas for additions to the bracelet.

Parents, grandparents, family members and friends can always add a charm to the bracelet for specific events. Birthdays, awards, recognition for a special gift or talent or even a charm that represents what the girl loves is always a welcome addition to the bracelet.

Starting a young child with a charm bracelet really is a lifelong gift. Since each bracelet will be different, each one of the charms combines on the bracelet to make a one of a kind piece of jewelry. Charms that highlight the young woman's achievements will be much appreciated both for their beauty but also for the recognition and memories they provide.