Tiffany Charms

Posted by Maire Loughran Jul 3, 2007

I've written quite a bit about charms and charm jewelry. I am very interested in charms strictly due to their historical use in ritual jewelry. Back in the day charms were used to bring about a certain effect - for example - the four leaf clover. Finding a four leaf clover is an example of a charm that is supposed to bring good luck.

All ancient cultures had certain gemstones, metals and shapes that were thought to bring good luck, wealth or love - especially when consecrated in ritual. Many of these old beliefs are still widely utilized today without the user knowing the why or the history of the lore. I just recently finished designing and casting a mermaid charm in the shape of Sirene, the protective loa of the oceans, to be used in my line of surfer jewelry.

In any event, charm jewelry is one of those perpetual favorites whose popularity ebbs and flows throughout the years but never truly goes away.

TIffany and Co. has come out with a new line of totally cool sterling silver lock charms. Their Charmed by Tiffany section of their website has a link to customized your own charm jewelry in gold, silver and platinum, a link to look at some of their most popular designs and a link to get some design ideas for necklaces and bracelets.

Their site is very informative and well worth a look. Want to do it yourself for a fraction of the price? My next article will show you how to make my Surfer Girl Charm Bracelet using Loc-Links.