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Cindy’s TrendTracker: Charmed
There’s something so romantic and vaguely retro about charm bracelets; they evoke an image of summer vacations when charms were purchased at every stop along the way.
PHOTO Melinda Maria’s “Goddess of Prosperity” necklace is gold-plated with white cubic zirconia and blue lace agate ($98).melindamaria.com
PHOTO Melinda Maria’s “Goddess of Prosperity” necklace is gold-plated with white cubic zirconia and blue lace agate ($98).
melindamaria.com
melindamaria.com
PHOTO These acorn and drop gemstone charms by Page Sargisson are set in 10-karat gold, with five stone colors available ($195).
pagesargisson.com
pagesargisson.com
PHOTO For Jewelry by Cari’s sterling silver handcrafted charms necklace, each charm can be personalized, front and back, with hand-stamped letters and numbers and accented with flush-set diamonds. Charms and chains sold separately (total retail price of necklace as shown: $270).
jewelrybycari.com
jewelrybycari.com
PHOTO This “Peace Charms” necklace by Minor Obsessions by Finn is comprised of a 10-karat yellow gold peace sign, evil eye with a diamond and hamsa charms ($535).
minorobsessions.com
minorobsessions.com
PHOTO Sofia Kamen’s 14-karat matte yellow gold and diamond Angel Wing charm necklace ($1,200)
sofiakaman.com
sofiakaman.com
PHOTO Alison Lou’s small pendant charm necklace has five different 14-karat yellow gold faces on a chain ($1,500).
alisonlou.com
alisonlou.com
PHOTO This sterling silver and 18-karat gold and diamond “Cross My Heart” charm includes the Latin word for love, “Amor” ($1,750).
ericamolinari.com
ericamolinari.com
PHOTO A little twist on the trend: Jade Trau’s charm rings are made in 18-karat yellow, rose and white gold with diamonds ($1,950).
jadetrau.com
jadetrau.com
PHOTO Carrera y Carrera’s charm bracelet, made in 18-karat yellow and white gold with diamonds ($2,550).
carreraycarrera.com
carreraycarrera.com
PHOTO Samantha Louise’s rose gold charm collection has diamond details and labradorite ($4,370).
samanthalouisedesign.com
samanthalouisedesign.com
PHOTO Anabel Higgins’ “Dearest” pendant is made in 18-karat gold with diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, sapphire and turquoise ($5,050).
anabelhiggins.com
anabelhiggins.com
PHOTO K. Brunini’s “Spirit Animals” raven pendant is available in carved jet and 18-karat yellow, white, or rose gold with ruby or diamond eyes, seed pearls, and a sunstone, emerald, sapphire, tanzanite or spinel pendant ($6,100).
kbrunini.com
kbrunini.com
PHOTO Buddha Mama’s 20-karat gold “Auspicious” charm bracelet features diamonds and emeralds ($19,000).
buddhamama.com
buddhamama.com
PHOTO Katy Briscoe’s hand-carved fossilized white cocholong starfish charms sit on an 18-karat gold link bracelet ($49,000).
katybriscoe.com
katybriscoe.com
There’s something so romantic and vaguely retro about charm bracelets; they evoke an image of summer vacations when charms were purchased at every stop along the way.
Charm necklaces also can build up over time to show off the voyage of one’s life, from early romances through babies and other milestones. There’s fashionable charms, romantic charms, keepsake charms and more. Once a women becomes a collector, she can mix and match with abandon.
To help customers capitalize on this trend retailers should offer a wide variety of themes and styles because this look is all about that mix. Here are 15 choices, from Emojis to gemstones to spirit animals.
Melinda Maria’s “Goddess of Prosperity” necklace is gold-plated with white cubic zirconia and blue lace agate ($98).
melindamaria.com
melindamaria.com
These acorn and drop gemstone charms by Page Sargisson are set in 10-karat gold, with five stone colors available ($195).
pagesargisson.com
pagesargisson.com
For Jewelry by Cari’s sterling silver handcrafted charms necklace, each charm can be personalized, front and back, with hand-stamped letters and numbers and accented with flush-set diamonds. Charms and chains sold separately (total retail price of necklace as shown: $270).
jewelrybycari.com
jewelrybycari.com
This “Peace Charms” necklace by Minor Obsessions by Finn is comprised of a 10-karat yellow gold peace sign, evil eye with a diamond and hamsa charms ($535).
minorobsessions.com
minorobsessions.com
Sofia Kamen’s 14-karat matte yellow gold and diamond Angel Wing charm necklace ($1,200)
sofiakaman.com
sofiakaman.com
Alison Lou’s small pendant charm necklace has five different 14-karat yellow gold faces on a chain ($1,500).
alisonlou.com
alisonlou.com
This sterling silver and 18-karat gold and diamond “Cross My Heart” charm includes the Latin word for love, “Amor” ($1,750).
ericamolinari.com
ericamolinari.com
A little twist on the trend: Jade Trau’s charm rings are made in 18-karat yellow, rose and white gold with diamonds ($1,950).
jadetrau.com
jadetrau.com
Carrera y Carrera’s charm bracelet, made in 18-karat yellow and white gold with diamonds ($2,550).
carreraycarrera.com
carreraycarrera.com
Jacquie Aiche’s 14-karat gold and diamond pavé charm bracelet ($3,690)
jacquieaiche.com
jacquieaiche.com
Samantha Louise’s rose gold charm collection has diamond details and labradorite ($4,370).
samanthalouisedesign.com
samanthalouisedesign.com
Anabel Higgins’ “Dearest” pendant is made in 18-karat gold with diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, sapphire and turquoise ($5,050).
anabelhiggins.com
anabelhiggins.com
K. Brunini’s “Spirit Animals” raven pendant is available in carved jet and 18-karat yellow, white, or rose gold with ruby or diamond eyes, seed pearls, and a sunstone, emerald, sapphire, tanzanite or spinel pendant ($6,100).
kbrunini.com
kbrunini.com
Buddha Mama’s 20-karat gold “Auspicious” charm bracelet features diamonds and emeralds ($19,000).
buddhamama.com
buddhamama.com
Katy Briscoe’s hand-carved fossilized white cocholong starfish charms sit on an 18-karat gold link bracelet ($49,000).
katybriscoe.com
katybriscoe.com
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