Custom Birthday Charm Necklace

If you’ve ever bought a birthday gift for a kid, you know there are strict criteria—only certain colors, animals, and shapes are deemed acceptable by the pint-sized connoisseur. But when the present meets all the prerequisites, like this customizable necklace from Alex Hillson, it’s received with sheer delight. Begin by choosing the recipient’s age (from 3 to 9) for a number pendant, then pick out their birthday month for a birthstone-colored jewel, a star in their favorite color, and, last but not least, a charm:

• A heart for love and kindness.
• A lightning bolt to symbolize bravery.
• A clover for a little good luck.
• A unicorn for a bit of magic.
• A seahorse to symbolize friendship.
• A ballerina to represent grace and beauty.

With all of their favorite things around their neck, the young candle-blower will surely give you the highest approval rating: “You’re the coolest!” Handmade in Los Angeles, California.