She has taken to wearing multiple charms on the same necklace, creating her own talisman, a power bundle that she can carry with her in the corporate world. I am reworking the original charm that sparked the idea, so it will hang better with others.
This got me thinking about charm holders. I have a "mojo" piece I made for myself - incorporating personal symbols of my art, materials I use... (sea glass, gems, river stone, Antique doll arm, bone game piece " Happy in her studio", paintbrush. Currently missing - ceramic shard from Marsha )
And I took a browse over at Etsy to see what I could find. I was mainly looking for empty charm holders - thinking the fun is in building your own unique collection. Here is what caught my eye.
Beadspoint is a supply shop that I wasnt familiar with before now - but the lotus really caught my eye. 
I think I may experiment with some charm holder designs in the future. I love the idea of building a necklace over time with items of meaning and significance. I think I need to make more. I may even feel a tutorial coming on...
Great idea Jenny - I'm getting into this style myself as I love the idea of keeping collected memento's close to you. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
ReplyDeleteOh....this is a wonderful idea Jenny! Love the charm for your nephew!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea! These are all wonderful charm holders. Thanks so much for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteI love charm holders. A while back a dug out one from ages ago to put some things on and kept thinking - I should make one our of copper. Haven't done it yet! The charm for your nephew is really special.
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I love the examples and the ideas. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove charm holders... I stamped my hubby and son's name on sterling discs and have been meaning to create a charm necklace with them and birthstones, etc. for ages and haven't done it yet. Maybe I will work on that next!
ReplyDeleteYour collection of charm jewellery is beautiful. I love to see handmade designs that are unique and original and your pieces are just that. The charm holders are a great idea and you are able to create your own unique jewellery deign slowly over time
ReplyDeleteThanks all! I love creating jewelry with meaning, with intention, with a story. These really appeal to me, and I can see more in my future. They have definitely been bumped to the top of the "to do someday" list!
ReplyDeleteI love this. I used to wear a gold necklace with charms on a holder and loved it but the holders were so weak. Thank you for sharing!!!
ReplyDeletei have two gold charm holders, but honestly the handcrafted are so much more beautiful to me! Thanks for a great post! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this post! My daughter wants a Wonderland Tea Party for her 45th birthday this year and naturally, I am in charge of the "favors". I was stumped until I saw this post. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHurrah! Teacups, hearts, spades, and flowers for all!
DeleteHi, Jennifer! Thanks for giving me such a wonderful compliment by including my Mucha necklace in your blog!! I love all the charm holders and necklaces you included!!! Just another idea for your readers -- I have customized these charm holders with things ranging from personal photos to pieces of wedding dresses and christening gowns. You can really put a lot of different things in them!! Happy crafting/jewelry-making!!
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome idea, Jenny. I have a little "shrine" in my studio that displays items of meaning to me. I like the idea of having your personal mojo around your neck. Cool!
ReplyDeleteLinda! I have shrines in every room! I build them in clay! We should do a shrine post next year...
DeleteI don't have a charm holder, but it's a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jenny---I LUV the happy in the studio piece! Great finds! amanda
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