IT'S HIP TO BE SQUARE WITH NEWEST CHARMS

From: Dayton Daily News | Date: December 19, 2003 | Copyright information

Today's modular charm bracelets may look different than the bracelets worn by our moms and grandmothers, but the purpose is the same. They're all about chronicling our lives.

The new bracelets have some advantages. They're stainless steel, so they don't required polishing, and their interchangeable links allow you to add charms without the help of a jeweler. They don't cling and clang or dangle, and there aren't rough edges to snag your clothing.

Whether they'll end up being pass...

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