Many Styles Of Sterling Silver Charms

By Mattie Knight


There are certain times in life when a person wants to create a physical token that will be a steady reminder of something important to them. This can take many forms such as photographs, trophies, statuary, certificates, scrapbooks and so many other creative ideas. One of the more common approaches is to embellish jewelry with sterling silver charms that represent the event.

What makes jewelry such a viable option are the fact that many people tend to wear it regularly and that there are practically endless possibilities. Anything, including earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets and pins could be turned into a symbol of an event. Adding embellishments to further define the moment creates a deeply personal treasure.

Each particular type of jewelry has countless variations and styles available. This allows an individual endless possibilities when it comes to personalizing the piece. Each decision on things like thickness, size, color, material, embellishment and finish can make a huge impact on the effectiveness of the item as a whole.

All over the world, in many cultures, for hundreds of years, dangling charm type embellishments have served as mementos of important memories, events, people, places, and times. They have been constructed using a variety of materials including wood, stone, glass, crystal, plastic, stainless steel and precious metals. Aside from personal preferences, factors that might influence the details are the item's size and to what type of jewelry it will be attached.

The appearance of such dangling designs literally has no limits. Some people do prefer to use only basic geometric forms such as rectangles, triangles, stars, squares and circles and can be practically any size. Individuals may opt to embellish these pieces by having quotes, notations, names, date and other info embossed or engraved on its surface.

A lot of creativity may be expressed when a person wants a more literal representation of those special experiences. Some examples of this might be using a cross as a symbol for key religious milestones, graduation displayed by a mortar board, a slipper or ballerina to notate ballet recital or even a tiny shoe to celebrate baby learning to walk. There are so many possibilities limited only by the abilities of the jeweler and the individual's imagination.

Dangling gemstones may seem like a simple type of embellishment but they can actually have some of the most important symbolism. They have been used to represent the births of children or grandchildren, the joining of couples, even used as a way to honor loved ones who have passed away. These are versatile in that they can be genuine or crystal likenesses, cut in various ways and placed in settings ranging from plain and understated, to rather elaborate.

There are innumerable types of embellishments that can be added to accessories like bracelets, necklaces, rings, pins or anklets. The choices are generally influenced primarily by the experience one wishes to commemorate and in which manner one desires to celebrate it. With all the different choices in material, size, shape and color, there is no reason one could not find a design the perfectly represents their purpose.




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