For a New Spin on Charms, these Sweet Photo Charms Make Great Gifts

By Leanne Tremblay

I’m always on the hunt for unique gifts, especially those that feature personal photos. This year, one of my favorites is photo charms. They’re trendy and fun, and if you or someone you know collects charms, a photo charm makes the perfect gift.

Sterling sliver and about 1/2” wide, these tiny framed photos are chic accessories as well as sweet mementos for someone special.

The perfect photo for one of these charms is a head-shot, cropped quite close. Consider converting the photo to black and white or sepia for a vintage or studio feel.

So far, the two places I recommend shopping for photo charms are Shutterfly and Photoworks. Lets take a look:

Shutterfly

Offers square sterling silver photo charm bracelets and necklaces. The photo is sealed and protected with a waterproof with UV-resistant coating. Cost: $50

See more at photo charms and other unique gifts at Shutterfly

Photoworks

Has the best selection of photo charm jewelry , like bracelets, necklaces and key rings. Features square, round and oval settings. My fave is this monogrammed locket photo necklace. Cost: $40 to $75. Cost of charm alone: $25.

See more photo charm jewelry and gifts at Photoworks

Get 20% off photo gifts from PhotoWorks.com when you use the coupon code 20OFFGIFTS