Embellish Jewelry With 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.

Jewelry is a popular choice partly because people wear it all the time, but also because there are numerous options from which to choose. Rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets and brooches are often used as symbolic representation of various occasions. Embellishments can be added to make a favorite piece into a truly personal treasure.

Each jewelry category has numerous variation on style available. This flexibility allows the opportunity for an individual to get creative in designing their piece. The influence of factors such as finish, embellishments, material, color, size and thickness will impact the appearance and power of the unique token.

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.

There are no set limits on how these dangling dainties might appear. In many cases, they are made in simple geometric forms like squares, circles, triangles, stars or rectangles, and can be virtually any size desired. Many times when someone opts for these basic shapes, they may have dates, names, notation, quotes or other info engraved or embossed into the piece.

Many times, people are seeking a more literal representation of their special subject, and in this manner, things can get quite creative. For example, to mark the occasion of baby learning to walk, one might select the form of a tiny shoe, a dancer or slipper for ballet, a mortar board for graduation, or perhaps a cross to stand for a religious milestone. The possibilities are limited only by one's imagination and the jeweler's ability.

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.

When it comes to the many styles of embellishments one may hang from an accessory such as a necklace, bracelet, anklet, ring or pin, the possibilities are innumerable. The biggest factors in deciding what to choose are going to be what one wants to symbolize and how they wish to do so. From size to material, color to shape, an individual can surely find, or design the perfect token to serve their purpose.




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