*This is a collaborative post*
What
girl doesn't love pretty jewellery? There's something very special
about receiving jewellery from a loved one whether it be for a
birthday, Christmas or anniversary.
Depending
on your own personal style and preference you'll be naturally drawn
to different pieces of jewellery. Some people prefer yellow gold
whilst others stick to silver, white gold, or platinum. Some like a
delicate, elegant and more classy look whilst others prefer chunky
stand-out statement pieces. They say you can tell a lot about a
person from their individual style and it would appear the same can
be said about the jewellery you choose to wear. In fact, in line with
this, Kigu Of London, have come up with a fantastic infographic which
highlights the different charms and what they symbolise.
I've
always been a fan of charm bracelets and I was given one for a
birthday several years ago. Over the many birthdays and Christmases
I've had since, I've been gifted various charms and trinkets to
further build my collection. Indeed I've got several charms now and
it's safe to say that my bracelet weighs a significant amount! If
you can tell a lot about a person from their charm bracelet
then my own clearly represents love in every sense. Hearts feature heavily in
my collection and you'd no doubt also be able to tell just from a glance that I'm a hugely
sentimental person. The other great thing about my charms - as is the
case with most - is their versatility. You can wear them on a bracelet
or simply add them to a chain to wear as a pendant.
When
charms were first worn - and I'm talking way, way back in the old
days, - some folk believed that wearing them would actually ward off
evil spirits. They believed that charms acted as some sort of
Talisman. Although people don't tend to wear them for this
reason anymore, that doesn't mean that particular charms don't
symbolise or mean something, quite the contrary in fact. Take a look
at the infographic by Kigu Of London below and discover the meaning
of your favourite charms! While you're at it, why not peruse the gorgeous collection over at https://www.kiguoflondon.com/? I personally love the 'Protective Heart' charm which opens up to reveal the word Mom. The sterling silver cubic zirconia 'Crystal Heart' charm is also exquisite! One for my personal Christmas list...
One
of the most common symbols in the jewellery industry, the heart, is
also one that features on my own charm bracelet. Symbolising love,
affection and passion, this is the perfect symbol if you're gifting
jewellery to a partner or loved one.
The
Tree Of Life is another firm favourite of mine and I actually gifted
a piece of jewellery to a friend which featured this symbol. A fan of
yoga, everything natural, organic and being at peace or at one with
the earth, the Tree Of Life was the perfect charm for Marie. If you
have a similar friend then this is your go-to charm of choice. It
also symbolises harmony, wisdom and healing.
A
locket charm is ideal if you want to give that extra personal touch
by adding a photo. I actually received a heart locket from my
boyfriend for Christmas last year. He'd known I'd been after one for
ages since my Nanna's passing as I'd wanted a way to still carry her
around with me. Needless to say I shed a few tears when I opened this
gift and it couldn't have been more perfect. Guys who are looking to
go all out romantic, - take note!
Feathers
can mean something different depending on who you ask. For instance,
if you asked a spiritual or religious person such as myself, then I'd
associate a feather with the presence of an angel. I like to think my
Nanna is watching over me, indeed whenever I see a white feather fall
nearby I always feel comforted. In other cultures a feather can
simply be a symbol of good luck.
A
butterfly doesn't automatically look like it means anything symbolic
and yet for many, a butterfly symbolises change. This is a great
charm for anyone either facing or going through a big life change.
Similar
to the feather, the angel wing can be symbolic of angels watching
over you. It's perfect for those who have been through or are going
through a difficult time. Whether it be stress, upset, confusion or
grief, the angel wing serves as a reminder that we each have a
guardian angel and as such are not alone.
If
you're looking for a thoughtful gift then I'd highly recommend a
charm bracelet. With Christmas not so long off, now is the time to
start considering your options. You could start the recipient off by
giving them a bracelet and perhaps one or two charms and then they
can further build their collection over a period of time.
What
will #YourCharmStory be? Feel free to join in with the
#YourCharmStory conversation across social media and if you do, don't forget to
add the hashtag! Until next time...
*Header photo via Pexels. Infographic courtesy of Kigu Of London.
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