Sterling Silver Charm
November 17th, 2009
Gold And Sterling Silver Charms The Basics Of Collecting Them
Making the decision to start collecting charms either for yourself, for a child or for a friend or family member is a wonderful way to always have a gift option. Charms can be used to mark special events such as graduations, birthdays and even achievements and awards. All types of charms from fanciful funny charms to religious charms can all be either part of a collection of the focus of a particular collection.
There are different metals used in making charms, so selecting what type of charms you want to collect is often the first step. A silver charm is very durable and can develop the natural darkening of different parts of the charm, leading to a very unique appearance. Sterling silver charms will not naturally darken and will stay shiny and beautiful with just basic cleaning and care.
A gold charm often is somewhat softer and more muted in color than a silver charm. However the rich color of the gold goes well virtually any other color, making collections of gold charms very versatile.
Charms can also be made of other materials including stones, cut glass, crystals, beads and combinations of metals with semi-precious or precious stones. Small diamond chips or cut glass are often used as accent pieces on charms, adding dazzle to any
Once you have decided what type of charms, at least with regards to metals, the next step is to select a suitable charm bracelet. There are many different link-style bracelet available that allow for more than one charm per link.
Italian style charms and charm bracelets are ideal for those that want to have endless possibilities to mix and match charms. These flat, tile like charms can be simply and easily taken on and off the bracelet, allowing a new configuration as often as you want.
With the bracelet selected and an understanding of silver, gold or a mixture of metal types for charms, the second to last step is to select a theme. Charm bracelets are often based on a theme such as sports, hobbies, animals or careers, but they can also be a collection of travel locations or other activities.
The very last step in starting a collection of charms is to notify all your family and friends that you are now a collector. If you have a theme bracelet be sure to let them know so they can include charms as gifts to add to your collection.
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Thai Karen Hill Tribe silver Tiny-star charm -C465 $2.98 |
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PANDORA WINE GLASS CHARMS SET of 5 STERLING SILVER in Box $29.99 |
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YUMMY FLORAL MURANO GLASS BRACELET BEAD CHARM WITH STERLING SILVER CENTRE $6.27 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER SCOTTY TERRIER DOG CHARM $6.99 |
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S925 Silver Zircon Finding Focal Bead Charm 12mm #015 $9.80 |
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YUMMY KITTY CAT MURANO GLASS BRACELET BEAD CHARM WITH STERLING SILVER CENTRE $6.27 |
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Sterling Silver and CZ Ribbon Charm Necklace $25.19 |
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LOVELY GIFT CUTE BABY CHARM 925 SILVER STERLING EUROPEAN BEADS FOR BRACELET S069 $0.99 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER HORSE CHARM $6.99 |
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925 Solid Silver Charm Duck Necklace/Earrings Pendant sa360 $2.70 |
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925 Solid Silver Charm Duck Necklace/Earrings Pendant sa360 $6.54 |
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925 Solid Silver Charm Duck Necklace/Earrings Pendant sa360 $9.30 |
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925 Solid Silver Charm Duck Necklace/Earrings Pendant sa360 $16.74 |
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925 Solid Silver Charm Duck Necklace/Earrings Pendant sa360 $5.10 |
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Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet with 8 Charms ~ Oh Sh*t, Dolphins, Scissors, Boot $80.00 |
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Heart Necklace With Genuine Swarovski Crystals 925 Sterling Silver $23.00 |
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Sterling Silver Shopping Bag Charm, New $13.95 |
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Sterling Silver 1/2″ Snowflake Charm,New $5.95 |
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Sterling Silver Huckleberry Finn Book Charm, New $7.95 |
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Sterling Silver Movable Aunts Love Charm, New $12.95 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER RN NURSE CHARM $6.99 |
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1 x 925 Sterling Silver Fat Fish Charm Pendant SA287 $0.01 |
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Charm – sterling silver – Boeing 737 pendant $5.00 |
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CUTE MINI DOTS SQUARE CHARM 925 SILVER STERLING EUROPEAN BEADS FOR BRACELET S076 $4.99 |
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STERLING SILVER BUTTERFLY CLIP ON CHARM WITH AMBER $17.27 |
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EC9988 STERLING SILVER 2009 GRADUATION CHARM FREE UK PP $11.79 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER ARABIAN LADY CHARM $6.99 |
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Sterling Silver 2 Part LOVERS (BROKEN) HEART Charm $28.12 |
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Charm Wide Bracelet Open Sterling silver Bangle 30gram approx JK3-5 $81.00 |
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Tiffany & Co. 1837 Five Charm Sterling Silver Bracelet $140.00 |
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ZABLE Claddaugh Euro Bead Charm Sterling Silver BZ1420 $24.45 |
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Vintage Sterling Silver Falcon Hawk Bird of Prey Charm marked STER $14.79 |
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MINI BALL DOTS CHARM 925 SILVER STERLING EUROPEAN BEADS FOR FRIEND BRACELET S234 $4.99 |
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RARE VINTAGE STERLING SILVER NUVO NOAHS ARK BRACELET CHARM – OPENS TO 3D ANIMAL $39.27 |
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925 Sterling Silver Diamond Cut Necklace Chain Pendant Charm $44.95 |
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925 Sterling Silver Bead Charm $9.99 |
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NEW Chamilia Loops GA-30 Bead Charm 925 Sterling Silver $14.95 |
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NEW Chamilia Small Flowers GA-48 Bead Charm 925 Sterling Silver $14.95 |
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New Chamilia 925 Sterling Silver Heart In A Heart Charm Bead #GA-31 $14.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Dichroic Glass Pendant Charm Enhancer $29.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver and Turquoise Pendant Charm & Chain $28.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Pendant Charm Box Chain $29.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Fancy Gold Stone Pendant Charm Enhancer $24.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Pendant Charm Enhancer $19.99 |
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NEW Chamilia Ovals-Light Pink CZ JC-1F Bead Charm 925 Sterling Silver $32.95 |
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925 Sterling Silver Heart Pendant Charm Necklace $9.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Pendant Charm Chain Necklace $39.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Skull Pendant Charm $99.95 |
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925 Sterling Silver Pendant Charm Enhancer $34.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Starfish Pendant Charm Chain Necklace $14.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Men’s Cross and Jesus Necklace Chain Pendant Charm $99.95 |
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925 Sterling Silver Lemon Quartz Pendant Charm Necklace $59.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Sea Shell Pendant Charm With Necklace Chain $14.95 |
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925 Sterling Silver Pocketbook Bead Charm $4.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Necklace Pendant Charm $49.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Lock Bead Charm $9.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant Enhancer Charm $49.99 |
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925 Sterling SIlver Black Onyx Pendant Charm Cross $19.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Chain Link Bracelet With Charms/ Charm Bracelet $59.95 |
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925 Sterling Silver Heart Ribbon Link Bracelet W/ Claddagh, Music Note Charms $49.95 |
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925 Sterling Silver Howlite Pendant Charm Chain Necklace $29.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Charm $39.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Malachite Pendant Charm Enhancer $19.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Round Charm Bead $9.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Aztec Pendant Charm $14.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Purple Egg Charm Pendant Necklace Chain $24.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Heart Pendant Charm Chain Necklace $19.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Charm $39.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Floral Pendant Charm Chain Necklace $14.99 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER CHERUB ANGEL CHARM $6.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Celtic Knot Cross European Charm Bead-dbhl $8.49 |
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STERLING SILVER **SUN** CHARM $9.99 |
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MURANO GLASS BEAD AUTHENTIC 925 STERLING SILVER FIT EUROPEAN CHARM BEADS 2269 Q $4.90 |
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MURANO GLASS BEAD AUTHENTIC 925 STERLING SILVER FIT EUROPEAN CHARM BEADS 2050 Q $7.90 |
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MURANO JASPER BEAD AUTHENTIC 925 STERLING SILVER FIT EUROPEAN CHARM BEADS 2250 Q $4.90 |
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MURANO GLASS BEAD AUTHENTIC 925 STERLING SILVER FIT EUROPEAN CHARM BEADS 1312 Q $3.90 |
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MURANO GLASS BEAD AUTHENTIC 925 STERLING SILVER FIT EUROPEAN CHARM BEADS 1783 Q $4.40 |
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MURANO GLASS BEAD AUTHENTIC 925 STERLING SILVER FIT EUROPEAN CHARM BEADS 2276 Q $4.90 |
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VINTAGE WIDE STERLING SILVER CHARM BRACELET $95.00 |
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Sterling silver RX mortar pestil Pharmacist charm $9.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver 7x8mm Charm Pendant Angel SA22 $0.01 |
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VINTAGE STERLING SILVER SAILMAN WITH WHEEL CHARM $6.99 |
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Sterling Silver Murano Glass European Bead charm SS027 $0.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant Enhancer Charm $49.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Pendant Charm Chain Necklace $39.95 |
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925 Sterling Silver Vermeil Topaz and Peridot Pendant Charm Chain Necklace $14.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Amber Pendant Charm Chain Necklace $29.99 |
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DANGLE FLAG CHARM 925 SILVER STERLING EUROPEAN BEADS FOR DIY NICE BRACELET S200 $4.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Fancy Murano Glass Pendant Charm Enhancer $29.95 |
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925 Sterling Silver Pendant Charm Necklace Chain $19.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Lady Bug Pendant Charm Necklace Chain $24.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Amber Pendant Charm Chain Necklace $19.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Heart Charm Pendant $4.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Black Onyx Charm Pendant Necklace Chain $39.99 |
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Diamond 925 Sterling Silver Fancy Circle Necklace Chain Pendant Charm $39.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Vermeil Sky Blue Topaz and Diamond Dolphin Pendant Charm $14.99 |
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New Chamilia 925 Sterling Silver Bead Charm Reflection #2025-0683 Be The Match $59.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Journey Pendant Charm Chain Necklace $19.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Cross Crucifix Chain Necklace Pendant Charm $14.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon Pendant Charm Necklace Chain $44.99 |
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Sterling Silver Sand Charm Bracelet $169.99 Sterling Silver Sand Charm Bracelet crafted in 925 Sterling Silver |
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Sterling Silver Crab Charm. $12.99 This pretty crab charm is bright and colourful, made from solid sterling silver. The perfect present, this makes a great addition to any charm bracelet.Sterling silver.Gift boxed. |
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7mm Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet $33.93 7mm Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet Lead a charmed life with this sterling silver charm bracelet. Perfect for your charm collection. Specifications: .925 Sterling Silver, Polished, 6.584 DWT ( 10.24 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Heart Charm $34.15 Sterling Silver Heart Charm Romance her with this beautifully crafted sterling silver heart charm. Heart jewelry is a great gift idea to showcase your love. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 26.83 x 20.51mm, 3.2 DWT ( 4.98 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Resin and Sand Charm Bracelet $139.99 Sterling Silver Resin and Sand Charm Bracelet crafted in 925 Sterling Silver |
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create sterling silver big diamond charm $30 create sterling silver big diamond charm |
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create sterling silver letter C charm $26 create sterling silver letter “C” charm |
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Sterling Silver Mom W/Butterfly Charm $20 Sterling silver mom with purple butterfly charm. |
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Sterling Silver Diamond Cut Starfish Charm $20 Sterling silver diamond cut starfish charm. |
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Sterling Silver GONDOLA Charm $47 Sterling Silver GONDOLA Charm is available from jewelbasket.com for only $31.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Gold Charms for Charm Bracelets, jewelry and gifts. |
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Sterling Silver Seal Charm $56 Sterling Silver Seal Charm is available from jewelbasket.com for only $33.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Gold Charms for Charm Bracelets, jewelry and gifts. |
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Sterling Silver Windmill Charm $50 Sterling Silver Windmill Charm is available from jewelbasket.com for only $33.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Gold Charms for Charm Bracelets, jewelry and gifts. |
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MP3 Charm in Sterling Silver $54 MP3 Charm in Sterling Silver is available from jewelbasket.com for only $32.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Gold Charms for Charm Bracelets, jewelry and gifts. |
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Sterling Silver Rooster Charm $47 Sterling Silver Rooster Charm is available from jewelbasket.com for only $31.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Gold Charms for Charm Bracelets, jewelry and gifts. |
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Sterling Silver Monkey Charm $27.99 Sterling Silver Monkey Charm Jewelry for any monkey lover. Monkey charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 1.55 DWT ( 2.41 grams), Length 18mm, Width 12mm, Thickness 0.3 mm |
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Sterling Silver Armadillo Charm $25.99 Sterling Silver Armadillo Charm Jewelry for any armadillo lover. Armadillo charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 1.2 DWT ( 1.87 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Bat Charm $21.99 Sterling Silver Bat Charm Jewelry for any bat lover. Bat charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 0.76 DWT ( 1.18 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Bear Charm $25.99 Sterling Silver Bear Charm Jewelry for any bear lover. Bear charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 1.19 DWT ( 1.85 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Cat Charm $23.99 Sterling Silver Cat Charm Jewelry for any Cat lover. Cat charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 0.88 DWT ( 1.37 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Crab Charm $25.99 Sterling Silver Crab Charm Jewelry for any crab lover. Crab charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 1.04 DWT ( 1.62 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Deer Charm $24.99 Sterling Silver Deer Charm Jewelry for any deer lover. Deer charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 1.13 DWT ( 1.76 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Dolphin Charm $25.99 Sterling Silver Dolphin Charm Jewelry for any dolphin lover. Dolphin charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 1.12 DWT ( 1.74 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Elephant Charm $25.99 Sterling Silver Elephant Charm Jewelry for any elephant lover. Elephant charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 1.13 DWT ( 1.76 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Flamingo Charm $23.99 Sterling Silver Flamingo Charm Jewelry for any flamingo lover. Flamingo charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 0.53 DWT ( 0.82 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Frog Charm $23.99 Sterling Silver Frog Charm Jewelry for any frog lover. Frog charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 0.97 DWT ( 1.51 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Giraffe Charm $24.99 Sterling Silver Giraffe Charm Jewelry for any giraffe lover. Giraffe charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 1.11 DWT ( 1.73 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Hen Charm $24.99 Sterling Silver Hen Charm Jewelry for any hen lover. Hen charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 0.99 DWT ( 1.54 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Horse Charm $23.99 Sterling Silver Horse Charm Jewelry for any horse lover. Horse charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 0.99 DWT ( 1.54 grams) |
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Sterling Silver Koala Charm $25.99 Sterling Silver Koala Charm Jewelry for any koala lover. Koala charm. Whimsical animal charm for any animal lover. Easy to use attached trigger clasp. Connect this charm to a bracelet, necklace or anything else your heart desires. Charming Animal Collection Charm. Specifications: Sterling Silver, Polished, 1.26 DWT ( 1.96 grams) |