{"id":454039,"date":"2024-05-20T14:59:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T13:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/?p=454039"},"modified":"2024-10-15T16:20:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T15:20:38","slug":"antique-charms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antiquejewellerycompany.com\/antique-charms\/","title":{"rendered":"The AJC Guide to Charm Jewellery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Timeless and sentimental, charms<\/a> have fascinated us since we first thought to create things to wear. Antique charms tell stories, symbolise beliefs, and hold secrets. They allow you to express yourself through jewellery- and what holds more allure than that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An 18ct Gold & Blue Enamel Heart Shaped Pendant by Faberg\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The assembly of charm bracelets and necklaces makes a wonderful project and a fail-proof present. While heaps of modern charms are in mass-production, if you value distinctiveness as much as we do there’s nothing better than vintage and antique charms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how to master the art of charm curation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curating your antique charm story?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two ways to gift a piece of antique charm jewellery: an “introduction”, or a “whole story”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The Introduction <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a beautiful chain and purchase one poignant vintage charm. This will be “the introduction” to your charm story. The recipient can then add their own charms, and you can continue to gift them. Over time you and the recipient can co-author a charm story together. (This is the gift that quite literally keeps on giving.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The Whole Story<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is an instant showstopper. You gift a piece of jewellery with a full set of antique charms and provide the complete story. Not only is this visually impressive. It shows how well you know the recipient as you can tell a whole (charm)story about them. The best are unique, imperfect, and personal – a collection of metaphors or simply a perfectly stylish jumble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cate Blanchette and Gigi Hadid wear “whole story” charm necklaces curated by jewellers. Images:(right to left) Sage Vintage, Kevy, Ben Amun. Jewellery: Georgian 18ct Three Colour Gold Pendant of a Jug<\/a>, Georgian 18ct Gold Heart Shaped Pendant with Small Heart Drop<\/a>, Edwardian 15ct Gold Etruscan Revival Padlock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It’s the thought that counts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We hope this one’s obvious. The best jewellery isn’t wonderful because you’ve spent a month’s salary on it. It’s wonderful because it captures your love at a moment in time. Vintage charms do this better than most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider personal style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is key when creating a token for somebody else. As with anything decorative, be true to the wearer’s style. If that someone is delicate, a chunky charm bracelet laden with goodies may be overwhelming. Instead, opt for an ultra-fine chain with a single pretty antique charm or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re gifting to a teen you could err on the side of caution and buy an empty chain with the promise that the two of you go and choose charms together. This way they can express their new independence and you can have a giggle with how you see each other through vintage charms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell your antique charm story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can collect charms at random tickles of fancy. Or you can curate a category. If you adore history then a row of ancient coins in different shapes and sizes may feel perfect. Or collect a series of mini vintage cars for that motorhead you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Choose an egg with their birthstone or a locket with a hidden message inside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n