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.

Because people wear it often, and the types and style choices are virtually endless, jewelry is quite a popular option for the purpose of commemoration. Items such as brooches, anklets, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings are typical pieces given as token representations. When specialized embellishments are added, the piece becomes a sentimental treasure.

Each individual category of jewelry can have endless style variations available. Because of this, a person can use all these possibilities to find a combination that perfectly suites their needs. When they customize factors such as size, color, thickness, material, finish and embellishment, they can affect the power of the piece.

Charm style embellishments have long been used as sentimental tokens of special people, places, events, times and memories for centuries in many cultures throughout the world. A lot of different materials may be used to create these pieces, including stainless steel, precious metals, stone, plastic, glass, crystal and even wood. These details are typically dependent on factors such as how big the item is, what it will be attached to and of course, 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.

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.

It may seem that gemstones dangling from a chain would be an overly simple embellishment choice, but they can be incredibly symbolic. People often use them to represent families, to mark a child's or grandchild's birth, marriages and as tributes to close loved ones that have died. Versatility comes in that they can be done in different cuts and placed in settings ranging from understated to elaborate, and they could be made of plastic, crystal or genuine elements.

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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