Summer is always a good time of the year for enjoying the outdoors. It gives us a chance to come out of “hibernation” and bask in the sunshine. It is the time to put away our sweaters and take out our swim suits, flip flops, sunglasses and Welsh gold jewellery. Now you might be wondering why Welsh gold jewellery would be on a list of must have summer accessories. Many new designs and styles specifically is available in this gold jewellery for the summer season. Below are some of the popular Welsh gold summer charms you could consider investing in. These Welsh gold charms can be worn for everyday wear or just for fancy occasions. According to your preference you can attach your gold charms as a pendant or to a charm bracelet.

Fruits such as strawberries remind us of the summer because they quench our thirst after a hot day out in the sun. But the Welsh Gold strawberry bead charm is not one you can top your ice cream with! This strawberry is made out of silver and rose gold mined from the Snowdonia mountain ranges. Each charm has a touch of rare gold making it a special summer accessory to have. If strawberries are not your thing you can opt for a cherry gold charm. The cherry charm has leaves and a stem made out of 9 ct yellow gold and the cherries in rose gold.

The summer is not complete without a day on the beach. Picking up nice sea shells that have washed up onto shore is everyone’s favourite beach activity. Now you can add a 9 ct yellow and rose gold shell charm to your seashell collection this summer. This charm is in the shape of a bead and has a scalloped design on its surface just like a real seashell. You won’t find a pearl in this seashell but because it is made out of rare Welsh gold it is just as precious. Summer time makes way for picnics in the meadow. Long grass, song birds and bumble bees buzzing away as butterflies hover over every wild flower in sight. It is only fitting that you should wear a silver and rose butterfly charm made out of Welsh gold. If you prefer a little variety you can opt for the yellow and rose gold butterfly bead charm. The dragonfly, sessile oak, swallow and feather drop gold charms are other popular designs revolving around the beauty of nature.

Flip flops are most people’s choice of footwear during the summer because they are light, easy to slip on, and perfect for any outing under the sun. Most people live in flip flops all summer long until the weather starts getting cooler once again. To show off your love for summer you can wear a flip flop charm. The charm is made out of silver and rose gold with embedded crystals. There are so many different types of Welsh gold charms that you will be sure to find one of your liking. Take your pick because each jewellery charm is more unique and beautiful than the next.

There are some things that never go out of style no matter what. The charm that they hold is timeless and no matter how many generation they might have been around for the present generation will always save a special place for it. The charm bracelet is one such thing.

When did it all start?

Charm bracelets have been around for centuries. The earliest ones have been traced back to 500 B.C. This was the time when the Babylonians, Persians and the Assyrians wore charms around their wrists. These charms were generally associated with special powers. Charms were also popular during the Victorian era in England. During this time fashionable women made this their standard attire. Besides being trendy jewelry at that time, these charm bracelets were also worn for spiritual protection. Queen Victoria used to wear a bracelet with small picture of her family in it. Charm bracelets today have evolved. They are not only a piece of trendy jewelry, but also theme based for example charms which bring back certain memories, and are generally handed down from generation to generation.

Traditional charm bracelets

The traditional charm bracelets are generally made in silver or gold with charms dangling from them. These bracelets come with hundreds of different themes that you can choose from. These bracelets also make excellent gifts. Because of the huge variety in themes, you can probably represent just about any concept that you like. Charm bracelets with lockets are generally passed down as family heirlooms. The best part about using charm bracelets as trendy jewelry is that the charms can be modified at any point, keeping the original bracelet intact.

Charm bracelets from Italy

The charm bracelets from Italy are a bit different from the traditional charm bracelets in that the charms from an Italian bracelet can be removed from the bracelet. The charms from an Italian bracelet are soldered to a flattish link which can be detached from the bracelet. These bracelets are ideal to be used as trendy jewelry and are generally made from stainless steel which is hypo-allergenic.

How much do you pay for this ‘charming’ piece of trendy jewelry?

Charm bracelets can vary from really cheap ones to extremely expensive ones. Of course all of this depends on the materials that the bracelet and the charms are made of. Charms made out of sterling silver are not so expensive; however you can also get charms made out of 18k gold and adorn it with diamonds and precious stones. Italian charm bracelets are a much more affordable option for trendy jewelry as they won’t make a hole in your pocket. The cost of the bracelet will depend on the number of charms that are attached to it.

Today we wear jewelry for a wide variety of reasons but the most popular one is that it makes us feel good. People wear all sorts of sparkling accessories. Women enjoy wearing earrings and necklaces that enhance the appearance of their clothing. Each piece is specifically worn to add a little extra color and flash. Other pieces of jewelry are symbolic, like a wedding ring to show marriage or a charm bracelet to mark special moments.

Charm bracelets are increasingly popular because you can wear small remembrances of special milestones or moments in your life on them. You could have charms to represent members of your family, your career or a hobby. Whatever is special or important in your life can be captured on a charm.

Charms can be made from gold, silver, or pewter. All of these metals work great for charms and bracelets but vary greatly in price. Gold is the most expensive by far. Silver is reasonable but also can become costly if you are purchasing a large number of charms. Pewter works great for charms. It is light weight, beautiful and is inexpensive plus pewter comes in a wide variety of styles.

Charms are not the only jewelry items made out of pewter. You can also purchase earrings, pendants and other jewelry findings including rosary centers made from high quality pewter. These pewter pieces don’t even have to be used for jewelry. Pewter charms are also found on bookmarks, key chains and even scrapbook pages. There are a number of uses for charms made from pewter. It really is only limited by your own creativity.

With so many uses, pewter really is a great medium for charms. Plus, the price is so reasonable that whether you are a hobbyist, a store owner or even someone searching for a fund raising product, you will be able to do more for less.