Charms

Making silver jewelry with charms isn't all that complicated. In fact, it's a simple matter of assembling jewelry. To do this, you'll need chains,primers andjoining rings, which you can connect with good jeweler's pliers.

• Hang the charms of your choice on a creole to decorate and make pretty creole earrings with a bohemian spirit.
• Connect star charms to silver sleepers to create original earrings. Simple, isn't it?
  See all our ideas for DIY silver earrings.
• Make a medal ring that's quick and easy (yes, even for beginners!). All you need to do is add some chain and your jewelry charm to a ring to be decorated. In just two or three strokes of the pliers, you'll have a trendy ring that will be the envy of all!
  Want to create your own silver rings? Pick up some creative ideas from our DIY tutorials.
• Make pretty silver bracelets that are easy to wear every day. Take a look at our silver bracelet tutorials for inspiration!

Yes, some 925 Sterling Silver charms can be personalized by engraving, including flat medals, round lozenges orsimple geometric shapes. 925 Sterling Silver is a precious metal soft enough to be easily engraved, yet strong enough to stand the test of time.
To make your engraving, you can use punches or a Dremel, as in our tutorial.

925 Sterling Silver combines easily with many materials to create original, harmonious jewelry. Here are a few popular combinations:

• Gemstones: for a natural, precious touch
• Zirconium or crystal: for added brilliance and contrast
• Resin or mother-of-pearl: to play with light and texture
• Glass beads or Seed beads: for a more colorful or ethnic look
• Nylon thread, leather cord or stainless steel chain: for a variety of supports

These combinations enable you to personalize your jewelry to suit your style (minimalist, bohemian, elegant or symbolic), while respecting the nobility of 925 Sterling Silver.

A 925 Sterling Silver charm lasts a very long time, provided you take good care of it. This precious metal is resistant to wear and tear and can last many years, even a lifetime, without losing its qualities. It may, however, oxidize slightly over time (natural blackening), but a simple, gentle cleaning is all it takes to revive its lustre.

To prolong its life, avoid repeated contact with water, chemicals or cosmetics, and store your creations in a dry, dark place.

To create a charms jewel with 925 Sterling Silver charms, just follow these simple steps:

• Choose a support: link bracelet, fine chain, creoles, rigid beads...
• Select your charms: symbolic shapes, cabochons, customizable pendants...
• Use connecting rings or snap hooks to attach charms.
• Vary styles: mix raw silver with gold finishes, add beads or rhinestones to create contrast.
• Balance the composition: arrange charms symmetrically or unstructured, depending on the desired effect.

You can then create charm bracelets or charm necklaces!