A charm necklace spaces its elements so each reads individually, while a charm bracelet accumulates until the whole is greater than any single piece.
The Perfect Gift
Animal motifs have always made for genuinely personal gifts because the choice of creature is a signal of attentiveness. A reference to a spirit animal, a zodiac symbol or a beloved pet will mean more than any a generic piece to animal enthusiasts.
A Storied Heritage
The association between black onyx and mourning jewelry has a historical origin: Queen Victoria's adoption of jet and black dress following Prince Albert's death in 1861 established a Victorian culture of prescribed mourning in which black stones, including onyx, became markers of bereavement.