Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Sentimental Symbolism 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 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.

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.

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.

Simply dangling gemstones might seem a bit understated as far as embellishments go, but they can have the biggest symbolic impact. These are commonly used to denote the births of children or grandchildren, families, or even as a way to pay tribute to loved ones that have passed on. They do have some versatility since they can be genuine or made from crystal or plastic, and can be of varied cuts and placed in different settings from understate to 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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