The Charm Factor
Almost always, a charm necklace adds a sophisticated, sweet touch to any casual outfit. In fact, its vintage appeal, and personalized, handmade taste adds more significance and interesting conversation topic to the wearer who is proud to flaunt it.
Charm necklaces are commonly made of brass or zinc, then plated with copper and then covered with 16-22 carats gold or 925 sterling silver. Sterling silver is a high quality grade. When you purchase silver, ask for the 925 mark to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth.
What makes these charm necklaces so popular as presents these days? It’s the thought of having a story behind each piece you add to the chain. Even he would want to get her a present which has significance for the both of them. A father would want to reward his outdoor-loving daughter a charm necklace with seashells, starfish and pearl design for her love of the beach and its creatures. A husband would want to add some adorable puppy and dog charms if she happens to be a top breeder for pedigree dogs. It is a story which inspires the type of charms to be used for the necklace. Apart from the vintage feel, the charms show the wearer’s personality out loud.
Now, the charms are a variety of materials that are added to the necklace chain to make up that distinctive, personalized jewellery piece. Popular choices for accessorizing your charm necklace are fresh water pearls, natural stones, glass stones, sterling pieces. There are endless varieties, depending on your recipient’s personality. There is an endless mix and match with the charms to add. Of course, remember to look for 100% nickel free jewellery to avoid rashes, skin irritation and the trigger of allergies. Some jewellery shops offer handmade designs to assure beauty and exclusivity.
Regular cleaning and proper care is needed to combat the wear and tear of your favourite charm necklace. Common factors are sweat, perfume, hairspray, alcohol and pollution. These can provoke chemical reactions to the metal, in turn oxidizing your jewellery and developing a black tint. Clean your jewellery with lukewarm water and dry off with a soft cloth when you notice the loss in its shine.
If you already have someone in mind and would want to gift that special person with a charm necklace, shopstyle.com offers simple and elegant gold pieces in vintage designs and a mixture of turquoise in a very creative fashion. etsy.com features hand stamped pennies which can be engraved with the recipient’s name. Other additions for the music lover are the violin charm, and the G-clef. For the nautical girl, there’s the anchor and a combination of sea treasures, pearls and gold coins. Other signature finds from worldofcharms.com are birds, bugs and insects, butterflies, dogs, cats, wild life and sea life charms with your own choice of yellow or white gold. charmedanddangerous.net also has an endless assortment for any occasion, which they wrap in a beautiful, hand-stamped gift box for gift-giving and a little personal indulgence.
A charm necklace is more than just an appropriate jewellery gift. It is also a memorable keepsake for that special lady in your life.
Gift the charm factor.
