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.

Charm embellishments have been used as mementos of special times, places, people, events and memories for hundreds of years and in cultures all around the world. They can be made of many materials including precious metals, stainless steel, plastic, crystal, glass, stone and wood. This particular choice will depend on a variety of factors such as what type of jewelry it will be attached to, how big it should be and most of all, personal preference.

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 individuals prefer to take a more literal approach to the representation of their personal experience, an option that allows for a lot of creativity. To give examples, ballet classes may be represented by a ballerina figure or a slipper, a tiny shoe for baby's first step, a cross for religious milestones or even a mortar board to symbolize graduation. The jeweler's ability and the individual's imagination are basically the only limits to the possibilities.

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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