Saturday 31 October 2015

Traditional Charm Bracelets

sliderIn recent years there has been a surge in the popularity of bead style charm bracelets.


Typically these bracelets are a snake chain design and the manufacturers initially aimed for a proprietary bead size to ensure you were forced to buy their charms and not those from other manufacturers. Cornering the market this way works well (for the manufacturer) for a while but the public will eventually become frustrated that they have been backed into a corner and look for alternatives.


Our range of traditional charm bracelets are suitable for fitting any of the thousands of traditional sterling silver or gold charms available from manufacturers all around the world. Being able to choose from a myriad of charm makers makes traditional bracelets the best choice for those that don’t wished to be forced into buying from just one supplier. Online stores, retail stores, handmade charms on sites like Etsy and weekend markets are just a few places where you can find new charms to add to your bracelet.


If you do happen to own a snake chain charm bracelet and want to fit a traditional charm, what can you do? The easiest solution is to have the traditional charm attached to a slider. A slider is a bead that fits over a snake chain and has a loop to hang your new charm from. We have three styles available in sterling silver and well as white, rose and yellow gold. Now you can choose from thousands of charms no matter what style of charm bracelet you favour.



Traditional Charm Bracelets

Friday 30 October 2015

Movable Charms

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Looking back at all the jewellery you’ve owned, one quintessential piece was the locket. When you first got it, you would open and close it, listening for the oddly satisfying snap of the clasp. Now that you’re older, you still find a sense of nostalgia thinking about it. It was one of your favourite pieces; you try to remember the reason you gave it up in the first place. Maybe you outgrew it, or felt like you did? Either way, you can rest easy in the fond memories of your younger years with a charm from our collection of movable charms.


Movable charms are just like all the other charms, but they have one or more moving pieces on them. For example, your locket wasn’t one solid piece; it also opened and closed. The same goes for movable charms. It adds a sense of fun to your jewellery collection to have a moving, grooving skeleton charm or a lovely spinning ballerina dangling from your wrist. They make great gifts for any age. Your children will find joy playing with the movable parts of their charm, or your significant other will be pleasantly surprised by the charm’s mobility.


Much like lockets, movable charms can often store items inside them. Granted, you can’t store anything very big – in fact, whatever you put inside the charms must be very tiny – but it’s still a unique feature that sets movable charms apart from their companions. Some movable charms can house small portraits while others can hold things like crystals or pearls to give an extra glimmer. One thing is for certain: movable charms add a touch of something magical to any charm bracelet. Our selection of movable charms is ever-growing; here are a few pieces we found especially lovely.


  • Piano with Filigree Lid There’s something about filigree designs that makes them particularly beautiful. This piano charm conjures up the sweet sound of tinkling keys and flowing melodies. It’s perfect for the pianist in your life, or you can show a special appreciation for those people you know that love a good piano tune.

  • Windmill The legendary figures in the tale of Don Quixote aren’t quite so menacing when they’re represented by this adorable windmill charm. These gentle giants bring a sense of peace when you watch the slow-turning sails spin round and round, and that’s exactly what this charm does. With the flick of a finger, this miniature windmill spins its golden sails in an impressive display of ingenuity.

  • Merry-Go-Round – Also known as a carousel, this spinning carnival ride is a childhood staple where many a young one spent hours of fun riding the painted horses. Although the carousel has many different names in a variety of cultures (e.g. “roundabout,” “jumper,” and “flying horses”), the entertainment value of this cultural classic will have you remembering the fair rides you thought you had long forgotten.

  • Book – Could this be a classic novel from Hemingway? Or perhaps it’s Tolstoy’s War and Peace? No, but it is an ode to classic literature that will please any bookworm you give this charm to. The inside, which opens up with a clasp, is just big enough to put a tiny scrap of parchment paper in with a fragment of miniature text. It’s doubtful you’ll be able to read it without a magnifying glass, but it’s the thought that counts!

  • Jonah and the Whale – The well-known biblical tale tells of a man named Jonah that tried to hide from God by stowing away on a ship and promptly being eaten by a whale. Now you can capture the epic story in sparkling gold or silver with this movable charm. The whale opens up to reveal the humbled Jonah in its belly and swallows him up again when you close it.

These are just a few of the movable charms we offer. Our wide selection makes sure that you get exactly the charm you’re looking for to give to that special person in your life, or you can treat yourself to a charm bracelet addition of your own.



Movable Charms

Wednesday 28 October 2015

Dancing Charms

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The human spirit was born to move and sway to the beat of music. The inner dancer in all of us takes a variety of forms. Some prefer the sultry movements of the salsa, while others like a more graceful approach in ballet. However you choose to express yourself, make sure you do it with one of our dancing charms on your wrist while you’re grooving to your favourite tunes.


The history of dancing most likely started as a purely ritual exercise and evolved into the offshoots we see today, which are too numerous to count. Dance has been used in religious ceremonies, theatre and unspoken communication. There’s something primal about it that allows it to be used by any human being, whether or not they have any experience with dance. It’s instinctive.


Paintings as far back as 7000 BC have depicted ancient cultures drinking and dancing in celebration, most notably those found in India’s cave systems. The Egyptians used it in religious rituals. The Greeks used it as a form of entertainment and leisure. Many societies used dance as a means of courtship and seduction. The history of dance is far spread across the sands of time and continues to be a wonderful form of self-expression today.


We’ve attempted to capture the undying spirit of dance in our dancing charms collection. Let’s take a look at some of the history behind the different types of dance and significance of well-recognized symbols associated with it.


  • Ballet Slippers When it comes to professional dance, ballet is held in the highest esteem. The lithe, bending bodies of the dancers make even the most practised yogi envious. The origins of ballet date back to the 15th century Renaissance period. Catherine de Medici, the wife of King Henry II, introduced formal dances into the French courts. The style of ballet started out as a simple series of steps, but King Louis XIV refined it into an art form. The first ballet troupe in Paris opened in 1661, and the rest is history.

  • Hula Dancer Hula is an ancient dance form that commonly uses a combination of hand gestures, rhythmic movements and chants. The oldest form is called “kahiko” and originated in Hawaii. The legend of hula takes various forms, typically with an ancient Hawaiian goddess giving birth to the dance or beginning the dance herself. Hula was at one time banned by Christian missionaries who convinced converted Hawaiian royalty that the dance was heathen. Much like many other banned art forms, hula soon made its comeback. Present day sees both a traditional and modern version of the dance; hula is still considered a sacred heritage of native Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures.

  • The Limbo Limbo is the dance that is always about competition – the last person left wins the limbo round. Competitors must bend ever lower as the bar is brought closer and closer to the ground, forcing spines to twist in ways few thought imaginable. It’s hard to believe that this popular dance was once used as a traditional ceremony at a wake in Trinidad and Tobago. At funerals, rather than lowering the bar each round, the bar would go higher, symbolizing a graduation from death to new life. Entertainment troupes hijacked this ritual dance and popularized it with the song “Limbo Rock,” sung by Chubby Checker, in the year 1962.

  • Belly Dancer You must have an enormous amount of control over your body to be an expert belly dancer. Most commonly associated with gyrating movements centred at the waist that are controlled by the hips, belly dancing dates back to eras from long ago in the Middle East. Belly dancing can be used for performance or as a social dance. Countries like Egypt, Turkey and other regions of the Middle East. Though it is frowned upon in today’s Middle Eastern culture because of the open display of the female body, harems in ancient times would often have belly dancers readily available. The modern day version of belly dancing is highly stylized and has its roots more in social dancing than in performance art.

Whether you are merely an observer or an avid performer, dancing is a joyful experience that everyone should have at some point in their lives. There are dances for all ages and cultures; it’s simply a matter of choosing one to express yourself with, or you can simply enjoy learning a new dance for fun. You can check out more of our dancing charms on our website.



Dancing Charms

Monday 26 October 2015

Egyptian Charms

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For all the mysticism and charm that ancient Egypt has, it’s important to remember the history of one of the world’s most powerful empires for what it was: a civilization that at one point ruled most of the world and is responsible for much of the discovery and knowledge that we in the present day possess. It’s why we dedicated an entire section of charms to Egyptian heritage and ancient symbolism.


Equipped with the latest technological marvels of their time, Ancient Egyptians were a powerhouse of invention. This ingenuity made their empire very rich, and royalty spared no expense to decorate themselves with the finest jewellery, from gold necklaces and earrings to extravagant headpieces. Much of Egypt’s gold came from the riverbed of the Nile where it was prevalent. This allowed Egyptians, who favoured customized jewellery pieces over those that were mass-produced, to sell their prized wares to surrounding countries and cultures. They were in many ways the biggest inspiration for jewellery design both in their time and in ours.


The religion of the Ancient Egyptians clearly had a lot of influence on the designs of the jewellery they made. Each symbol and deity held special significance to the people of Egypt; there are several mythological figures that are prominent in the jewellery of this civilization. We’ve modelled many of our charms after these figures which held such a special place in the hearts and minds of the Ancient Egyptians.


  • The Eye of Horus Horus was the god of the sky, and his symbol, the Eye of Horus, is representative of power, wealth and protection. Because ancient legend has it that Horus offered his eye to his father Osiris after his brother Set gouged it out, it is also seen as a symbol of sacrifice. This symbol is used on the tombs of Pharaohs to protect them as they enter the afterlife, and it has even been discovered on Egyptian sailing ships to help seafarers across treacherous waters.

  • Nefertiti Queen Nefertiti, also known as Neferneferuaten, was the wife of Akhenaten and ruled as Pharaoh after her husband’s death in the wealthiest period of the Egyptian royal dynasty. She and her husband were the first to revolutionize Egypt’s religion by worshipping a single god. Her bust, which can be found in Berlin’s Neues Museum, is one of the most famous Egyptian sculptures in the world. Nefertiti preceded Egypt’s most famous Pharaoh, King Tut, and she remains a well-known figure in Egypt’s history.

  • Scarab Beetle – The Ancient Egyptians considered the scarab, a type of dung beetle, to be holy because of its similar behaviours to the of the sun god Ra. In Egyptian mythology, Ra would manifest himself as the god Khepri in the early morning and roll the sun into place for daytime. The Egyptians compared this to the scarab beetle’s habit of rolling dung into balls. Because of this, the scarab beetle is seen in jewellery, sarcophagi, walls and hieroglyphs across the ancient kingdom.

  • Ankh – The Ankh symbol is easily one of the most well-known symbols of the Ancient Egyptians. Few, if any deities are seen without it; the Ankh represents eternal life, something the Egyptians and many other religions believe in. The symbol itself is also called the “breath of life” or “key to the Nile.” Egyptians would carry this symbol with them by either holding it in their hands or dangling it from a necklace. Many people worldwide wear this symbol as a triviality or souvenir from Egypt and have no idea of its meaning, but the Ancient Egyptians treasured it as sacred.

  • Sphinx – Myth and legend have it that the sphinx was a legendary creature that demanded anyone who crossed its path to solve a riddle, or else they would face certain death. If the riddle was solved, the person was allowed to pass. If not, they would be eaten. The sphinx is typically depicted as having a human head, a lion’s body and, on some occasions, the wings of an eagle. Aside from the Ancient Egyptians, the Greeks also had a sphinx figure in their legends. However, the Greek sphinx’s human half was represented by a woman, whereas the Egyptian sphinx was male. The Great Sphinx of Giza is widely known as a symbol of Egypt and appears on the country’s official documents.

Egyptian charms hold a coveted mystery about them and make great gifts for anyone interested in Ancient Egyptian lore or history. Other charms include such notable figures as King Tut, the Pyramids of Giza and more.



Egyptian Charms

Thursday 22 October 2015

Cleaning Jewellery

Cleaning jewellery is more than just removing tarnish from sterling silver. It can be restoring the shine to an item that has been knocked about or removing foreign matter that has got under a diamond in an engagement ring.


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Ionic cleaners very quickly remove tarnish from silver and restore the shine to gold and silver jewellery that has a layer of dirt, grime or sweat. They use a special solution and electrolysis and take about 5 seconds to clean silver and about 30 seconds to clean gold jewellery.


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Ultrasonic cleaners are great for removing dirt from within areas that are hard to reach with a polishing cloth. Where an item of jewellery (like a gold chain) has many difficult to reach areas, the ultrasonic cleaner is the perfect tool to get into all those nooks and crannies and blast the grime away.


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Tumblers are chiefly used to remove casting marks from charms, rings or any other piece that has been manufactured by lost wax casting techniques. They run for 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the amount of finishing that is required. They work by either rotating or vibrating, and that drives the jewellery being polished against a (usually) stainless steel shot. The effect of this is a gentle ‘hammering’ of the jewellery which slightly hardens the outer layer of the precious metal and creates a beautiful shine. This works really well on charms, pendants and necklace or bracelet chains.


Please see the cleaning techniques page on our main website for a more detailed article.



Cleaning Jewellery

Wednesday 21 October 2015

Travel Charms

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Most people like to bring back souvenirs when travelling. Some travellers collect coffee mugs or shot glasses while others may take back physical pieces of the country they’ve visited, such as sand in a jar from the beach or a sample of the soil. These precious mementos are brought home to remind travellers of their time spent away from home in a foreign land or a trip out of state, and they serve as a little piece of the trip that will always be with them.


Travel charms can keep those memories fresh with a daily reminder in the form of an object from your favourite vacation spot. Perhaps a loved one is missing the foggy streets of London and the cosy bus rides through the centre of one of the greatest cities in the world; a double-decker bus charm or a striking gold likeness of Big Ben makes a perfect gift, one that they’ll be sure to treasure. The sweeping views of the English countryside are just a jingle away when you’re wearing your favourite English travel charm on your wrist.


With the Christmas season approaching, gifting is on everyone’s minds. Getting your loved one a travel charm is an opportunity to give a truly unique present to your favourite traveller. The myriad of reasons will have you browsing our extensive collection this holiday season. Here’s just a few to think about:


  • Your memories will last as long as your charm does. Travel charms are a durable, lightweight souvenir to remember your trip by. Since we offer charms in silver and gold (yellow, white or rose), you know the quality will last you through the years. The wear and tear you may experience with other memorabilia can be easily avoided by buying a travel charm. Keeping your charm pristine is as simple as cleaning it regularly to avoid tarnishing and storing it properly.

  • Travel charms can be highly personalized. Nothing shows that you care more than a personalized gift. Generic gifts like boxes of chocolate or Christmas gift sets, while classic, are old hat and won’t make a lasting impression. Getting your loved one a travel charm that speaks to their heart and soul is what will have you on Santa’s good list this holiday season. That romantic trip to Italy can be commemorated with a silver gondolier charm paired with a figaro chain. Memories of a family cruise in the Bahamas can be captured in an ocean cruise liner charm in stunning white gold. The possibilities are endless.

  • They won’t break the bank. There’s a sort of depression after you finish your Christmas shopping. Who can blame you? Looking at your receipts, it looks like you just spent your life’s savings. Even a bouquet of roses costs enough to make you shudder. Travel charms are an affordable, high quality gift idea that will make both you and your wallet smile. We offer charms as low as $8.50. An entire set of charms can be bought for the same price as a new mixer or dinner set, maybe even less!

  • They’re the gift that keeps on giving. The great thing about travel charms is that the more trips you take, the more charms you can add to your bracelet. Each destination vacation becomes an opportunity to add to your collection. Even if you don’t make it to Bali or the Himalayas, you can wear your dreams on your wrist with a charm to remind you of your goals. Paris is just an Eiffel Tower charm away; there’s a charm for every corner of the globe, so start your collection off right with the place you want to go the most.

It’s hard to resist the appeal of a good travel charm. There’s nothing quite like a gift that can evoke images of your favourite places and travel memories, and you can’t beat the allure of a personalized gift that is spot on. Buy your sweetheart or loved one a gift that will touch their heart this Christmas. You can browse our collection of travel charms here, and make sure to pick out a dazzling chain to match if you haven’t already!



Travel Charms

Tuesday 20 October 2015

We don"t like cricket - we LOVE it!

Cricket Bat Charm (chtr-cgc10859)-335The rugby is over for another year and I was heart broken when the Cowboys overran the Broncos in the final minute. Regardless it was a great game and Wayne Bennett did a terrific job of  bringing Brisbane back to the top of the league. There’s always next year.


Of course the end of the football season means the cricket season is back again. This year sees the 2015 ICC World Cup winners Australia taking on New Zealand in a 3 test series beginning on November 15 and a second 3 test series against the West Indies starting on December 10.


If you love your cricket why not show it with a charm or pendant in solid gold or silver? We are featuring our cricket charms on our website this month.



We don"t like cricket - we LOVE it!

Monday 19 October 2015

Love Charms

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Love is an interesting emotion. It’s said to be one of the strongest, and sometimes it causes us to do extraordinary things for those we care about. Displays of love can come in a variety of forms, but the age old choice of giving jewellery hasn’t died out – in fact, it’s more popular than ever. Whether you’re looking for a romantic gift for your partner or a symbol of an undying friendship, love charms are the perfect choice for showing your loved one that you care.


Romantic gift-giving has an interesting history. A lot of our “courting” traditions come from medieval times, such as opening doors for one another and love poetry. It’s hard to say exactly when customary romantic gifts started, but there are some interesting items that were used throughout history to express one’s love for another.


  • A Norse tradition would require a girl of marriageable age to wear an empty knife sheath until an interested party placed a knife in it as a signal that they were interested. If the girl kept the knife, it meant that she accepted the suitor’s affections.

  • Welsh suitors in the 17th century would carve intricate designs on wooden spoons, called “love-spoons,” with various symbols which had significant meaning.

  • Victorian suitors would send a pair of gloves to the woman of their choice in hopes that she would wear them to Sunday services. If she did, it meant she felt the same towards her suitor.

The history of gift-giving in general started all the way back in primitive times. Gifts were often given in thanks for a service, such as a good deed done for the tribe. Since the only materials that were of any use in gift giving were unusual or hard-to-come-by objects, it wasn’t uncommon for those receiving gifts to get something in the line of animal teeth or strange-looking rocks. Over time, more materials and gift ideas were discovered, and the reasons for gift-giving also expanded. Some gifts were used to gain the favour of nobles and kings, and some were given for monumental achievements, such as the Egyptian Pharaohs building spectacular pyramids in their kingdom.


Love charms are one of the many tokens that have evolved from romantic gift-giving traditions. Many options are available for charms, and each one has its own significance, especially in the eye of the beholder. As we’ve mentioned before, the popularity of charms started in the Victorian era, particularly in the early years known as the Romantic Period. Queen Victoria is responsible for the invention and popularization of charms, and love charms were one of her specialities. She would carry around a charm with a lock of Prince Albert’s hair inside.


Love charms aren’t just for lovers, though. Charms have been passed down through generations as a family heirloom; some mothers give their daughters a charm bracelet that has been passed down to them, and the daughter can remove old charms and add her own. Likewise, the resurgence of the charm bracelet’s popularity has seen gift-giving between sisters, cousins, and so on and so forth. Best friend charm bracelets were a hit in the 90s and are making a good comeback in many areas of the globe. Charms can also be given in memory of loved ones to remember them by, and many have found comfort in having a jingling reminder delicately draped on their wrist.


Few occasions are inappropriate for love charms, if any. Well, maybe Halloween; we aren’t aware of any gift-giving other than candy when it comes to Halloween. However, any event or holiday from graduations to Mother’s Day is a great time to give your special recipient a love charm. Wedding charms, such as our Love Birds on a Swing charm, are excellent choices for the new bride and groom. If you’re feeling homesick, our Home and Heart charm will warm you with memories of the house in which you grew up. For those with a sense of humour, the I Dig You The Most shovel charm is a quirky and fun addition to a friend or lover’s charm bracelet. It’s hard to go wrong with any of the choices, but these are a few of our favourites.


Whichever you choose, you can rest easy knowing that your gift will be appreciated for the thought put into it and the beautifully crafted design. Love charms convey your affection to anyone who receives them. We know you’ll be happy with your choice.


 


 



Love Charms

Australiana Charms

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We’re not just known for kangaroos, koalas and deadly spiders the size of your head – Australia is home to one of the world’s most diverse cultures and has a rich history that will have even visitors saying “Crikey!”. As such, we’ve created a charm collection that captures the spirit and iconic images of the Australian way of life.


First, we Aussies ought to tell you about some of our history. It’s pretty essential to know how awesome we are. Aborigines were the natives of Australia before it got its name. There were over 300 different clans, 250 languages, and 700 dialects spoken by these Aboriginal people. English explorers, most notably Captain James Cook, claimed Australia for their own. Australia at this time mainly served as a penal colony for the worst of the worst criminals, but this stopped about 100 years later.


Other settlers who weren’t convicts started moving in around 1790, and the population of Australia started to really grow. Farmers began to grow successful crops all across Australia; unfortunately for the Aborigines, this meant being pushed out of their own land by “squatters.” Australia was officially named as a nation in 1901. Today, Australia has citizens from over 200 countries, making it one of the world’s most diverse nations. This multiculturalism makes Australia a desirable place for immigrants to settle and start a new life. Australia’s universal healthcare system makes sure every citizen has access to the best medical care.


All of these facts can be found in your history books or news feeds, but here are some things you may not know about Australia:


Australia was the second country in the world to give women the right to vote.


  • Aside from Athens, Greece, Australia has the largest population of Greeks.

  • The Great Barrier Reef has its own post office box.

  • Australians invented the term “selfie” (we’re awfully sorry about that).

  • Although Australia is home to the world’s largest and deadliest spiders, there hasn’t been a death from a spider bite since 1979.

Now that you know a little about us, let’s talk about some of our favourite Australiana charms and what they mean to us.


Platypus Charm – This little fellow is unique to Australia and is probably the world’s most interesting animal. Despite being a mammal, Platypuses lay eggs and hatch their young. They also have venomous spurs that they use to defend themselves, and the venom can cause intense pain for humans. Even more curious is that the platypus has no stomach, just an oesophagus and intestines. Platypuses are now protected by the Australian government after nearly becoming extinct from hunters who wanted to sell their fur.


Kangaroo Charm – What Australian charm bracelet would be complete without the country’s most iconic mammal? The kangaroo is one of the “unofficial” official animals on Australia’s coat of arms, the other being the emu. Visitors to the Australian Outback are always dying to see the country’s most famous animal. There are four different kinds of kangaroo (red, eastern grey, western grey and antilopine). Expect to see kangaroo crossings while driving through the Outback; these creatures, much like deer, have been known to hop out in front of moving vehicles.


Sydney Opera House Charm – When conjuring up an image of the most famous structure in Australia, the Sydney Opera House immediately comes to mind. The dazzling design of this iconic building was actually inspired by an orange, believe it or not. Jorn Utzon, the chief architect, realized his vision of sail-shaped towers after he was chosen out of 233 contestants to build the opera house. When put together, the sails create the shape of a perfect sphere. The opera house was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in October of 1973.


Vegemite Charm – We couldn’t resist making this charm. Australia is famous in part because of Vegemite, though many people don’t know what it is. Vegemite is a food paste made from brewer’s yeast and has a strong, almost beefy, taste. The spread gets its name from the vegetable extracts it contains and is very popular among Aussies. 9 out of 10 Australians have this tasty treat in their pantries!


Other charms in our collection include the world famous koala, kookaburra bird, and even a crocodile eating a tourist (that doesn’t actually happen; we just thought you’d like a quirky charm option). The love for the great wide expanse of this amazing nation is evident in the carefully crafted charms we sell. All of them are made in Australia, by the way, so no matter which one you pick, you’ll be getting your very own piece of the Outback to wear proudly on your charm bracelet.



Australiana Charms

Sunday 18 October 2015

Having a baby?

baby boot charm (cha-2072)-335 There are so many baby charms in our store that would make a great addition to your charm bracelet when a new bundle of joy comes into your life.


A bigger occasion than most, a birth deserves a very special way to celebrate your new arrival. We have a huge range of charms to choose from, for you or a friend who has been blessed with a new addition to the family.


One of the most important reasons to buy quality charms is the fact they will be passed down to your children or grandchildren.


And how special would it be for your child to have the charm you bought on their birthday on the much loved bracelet they inherit from you?


Only quality lasts and a charm bracelet should be enjoyed by many generations over many lifetimes.



Having a baby?

Custom Necklaces & Bracelets

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That means that you never again have to compromise by buying a chain that is too long or too short because the jeweller has a limited range in their store.


As our chains are all made to order, you can choose from any of our styles in yellow gold, rose gold or white gold, made to the exact length you want, with a choice of clasps.


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Why settle for ‘near enough’ when it’s so easy to have ‘perfect’?



Custom Necklaces & Bracelets

Sunday 11 October 2015

Music Charms

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Both those who play and listen to music can show off their love for their individual style of music. It makes perfect sense then that one would choose to show off their music with another age-old tradition, charms. Charms have been used for hundreds of years to show off personal style. They dangle from bracelets or necklaces, or even anklets. The only limitation for their uses is your own imagination.


When most people think of charms now, they think that they are only for younger females. This isn’t true. Over the years, both genders and people of all ages have used charms as a way of expressing themselves. It wasn’t until recently that people began to divide jewelry and accessories into categories such as gender and age. In fact, jewelry of any kind used to be a status symbol. It also went to show who you were affiliated with. For example, kings, queens, knights, and more would wear rings to show their loyalty and position.


Types of Music Charms

When it comes to music charms there are three main types that you can find to show off your music pride.


Instruments

Instruments are one of the most popular music charms because they can stand for many different things. Instrument charms are a great option for those that play music and listen to it. For those that play music, they stand as an image of the magic you make when you play. For those that enjoy listening to music an instrument can stand for your favorite genre, your favorite instrument, or anything else.


Notation

Musical notation charms can play the same role that instrument charms play. Another great use for notation charms is to show off your love of writing music. There are a variety of different types of musical notation that can be found in charm form. The classic note, to sheets of music, and even more.


Performing/Playing

There are a selection of musical charms that show off people performing music with various instruments. These are probably the best option for those that play music, but they can be used for anyone. Another great use for these charms is to commemorate attending a live performance with friends.


At Chain Me Up you can find both silver charms and gold charms. These allow you to express your interest in music in your own way. Gold and silver charms both have their own characteristics and some people find one more appealing than the other. With over 100 different musical charms to choose from at Chain Me Up you can show your musical pride or a bracelet or necklace.


Silver and gold charms made by Chain Me Up are created with the same pride that we hope you show when you wear them. Each charm is crafted with care in mind. We also provide free shipping with insurance so that you won’t have to pay extra and you will know when your musical charm is going to arrive. If there should be any problem with your order or with the product you receive we pride ourselves in resolving issues and welcome your comments, concerns, and questions.


Find the music charm that is right for you and show it off today. You can add them to a necklace or bracelet that you already have or get a new one. The possibilities are endless and your joy and pride are too.



Music Charms