I recently wrote about silver charms with a specific “holiday” theme such as Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. But even though it is fun to wear jewelry that commemorates a particular time of year, it is not usual to wear these pieces year round. As sterling silver is increasingly becoming the metal of choice with lots of women, I thought I would look at some of the other sterling silver charms that are not date specific but are suitable for everyday wear.
The first thing I want to mention is that charms are very versatile and do not have to be displayed only on a sterling silver charm bracelet. In fact you can create a whole jewelry wardrobe consisting of just one or two chain necklaces, a chain bracelet and anklet and a pair of hoop earrings and lots of different charms. By changing the charm that you hang from them you can create lots of different pieces of jewelry that will complement all your outfits without having to spend a fortune on lots of separate pieces.
So now to some of the charms that are available to accessorize and personalize your wardrobe. If you like to and are allowed to wear jewelry for work then there are job related charms for nearly every profession. For instance if you work in the hairdressing business you might choose to wear a necklace with a hairdryer charm on it or maybe add another one as well such as a pair of scissors or one in the shape of a comb. There are lots of medical profession charms such as nurses’ caps, medical symbol charms and crutches to name just a few. Or there are for sale signs, houses and key ring and keys charms for those working in real estate. Whatever your vocation you will find a charm representing it that you can choose to wear from a chain round your neck or for a different look hung from a pair of hoop earrings.
Not everybody wants to advertise their profession, especially when they are not actually at work, so let’s think of some of the other charms that might appeal and perhaps say something about you as an individual. Some people are animal lovers (whether that is their pet dog, cat or bird or other animals) and they can reflect this by choosing charms of their favorite animals. Other people may want to wear a charm that is specific to their hobby such as photography, knitting, shopping or going to the movies. Yet others are keen to promote certain awareness causes such as cancer research, heart disease, Aids and autism. There are lots of specific charms to choose from that reflect different interests and pastimes.
While these charms may be something that you would wear on a daily basis they are not necessarily suitable for more formal occasions. There are times when you need something more glitzy and glamorous to show off that “little black dress” or ball gown. For these events you may choose something like a simple silver or gold heart pendant charm (ok, yes, heart jewelry had to feature somewhere!) or a single pearl charm. Or if you want to add sparkle to your outfit there are lots of diamond and other gemstone charms to choose from.
If you have lots of different charms you can of course choose to wear them as a charm bracelet made up of just one or two charms or many more. Depending on the type of charms you own, this could be an eclectic mix of your collection or if you have a selection of charms based on a particular theme such as butterflies, flowers or hearts you could make one containing a single theme or mix butterfly and flower charms to create a very summery themed bracelet. To interchange charms on a bracelet it is best to have those charms that secure with a lobster claw clasp.
So next time someone asks what you would like as a present or you are looking for a new necklace why not choose sterling silver charms that you can either add to a bracelet or a chain that you already have so you can create lots of different pieces of jewelry.
In fact, looking at just what is available on the Internet or at the local mall, the problem isn’t finding the right style or theme of charm – there is actually so much choice that the difficult decision is narrowing down what you want to go for and making a decision from the vast selection! Take a look for yourself and enjoy the task.
