Career & Occupation Sterling Silver Charms
Create unique jewelry with Xinar’s career charms and occupation charms in sterling silver! Xinar’s collection of occupation charms covers the significant professions and more – because we want to make hardworking people proud of what they do in life. So whether you’re crafting something for a birthday, anniversary, or any other special occasion, your jewelry will surely be appreciated. Make your designs stand out with charms like the handcuff charm, life is a Beach charm, movable meat scale charm, and “Teachers are special people” charm.
Xinar’s charms have a beautiful, vintage look to them (not antiqued) but are genuinely memorable in their make and look. We aim to please designers and crafters everywhere with one-of-a-king designs that come from the heart.
And for the rest of your jewelry-making needs, don’t forget to check out the menu above, as we have a complete selection of beads, findings, and charms in sterling silver and other semiprecious metals to complete your projects.
Enrich your workbench today with the highest quality jewelry-making supplies made in the USA.
Xinar has been selling jewelry-making charms, beads, and findings for over twenty years. Our charms are proudly made through the traditional lost wax casting technique, bringing the core discipline of silver casting to your home. Our silver occupational charms are also nickel-free and lead-free – perfect for crafters who want nickel-free charms as per FTC standards.
Special Feature: Symbolism in Jewelry
There were symbols for as long as people have learned how to convey emotions, ideas, and other things in their minds.
In the rituals of affirmation, symbols play an essential role, and we use thousands of these symbolic items daily. Objects are given new meanings to be used to convey information and ideas instantly. The goal of symbolism is to imbue objects with hidden or layered meanings that are only known to a select group of people.
Our common language is bolstered by more overt symbols of power (such as love), strength, spirituality, and belief. In addition, there are a wide variety of symbols used by rituals, clubs, religions, countries, and cultures to unify, protect, and connect those who believe.
Since the first caveman or woman wore a shaped rock around their neck for the sake of beauty, symbolism has been a crucial component of adornment. What better way to show one’s beliefs, affiliations, or strength and power than to wear a piece of jewelry with its symbol on it? If you’re trying to communicate something explicitly or subliminally, characters always get your point across better.
During the Victorian era, it was common practice to give a piece of jewelry as a token of congratulations to mark a significant occasion in a person’s life. Secret codes of love tokens, gifts, and mementos from loved ones became an obsession for the Victorian generation. Elaborate messages were exchanged by sending and receiving flowers, gems, and jewelry. When the first letters of the gems’ names are mixed, statements like “Je t’adore” appear in patterns. Dogs were used to represent “faithful service,” while butterflies and flowers meant “I’m settled,” among other things.
The Victorians were obsessed with horticulture, and they traveled the world in search of plants to bring back to England. Floral and botanical designs were rendered in fine detail, and manuals were produced to explain the significance of a particular method. As a result, every type of flower, fruit, plant, leaf, and bug can now be depicted in jewelry using various new and improved techniques.
When a loved one’s hair was used as a memento, it had evolved into intricate designs and “painted” techniques that allowed for elaborate messages to be added to the intrinsic sentiment. Weaved hair jewelry made from 3D woven-hair charms held together with metal clasps. This allowed for more significant and more elaborate expressions of love, such as creating entire hairstyles.
While death-related imagery has long been a part of human culture, the 17th and 18th centuries saw a spike in the use of these images. Everyone will eventually die, and the wearer of this symbology was meant to be reminded of this. This certainty was reinforced by adorning the clothing with skulls and other skeletal images, as well as mottos.
To express grief in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, customs included prescribed periods of pullout from society, having to wear specific clothing and jewelry to symbolize mourning, as well as memorial jewels.
Crosses, beads, and other symbols were sculpted from jet or bog oak or made from black glass and black onyx during this period. Hair-filled bracelets, rings, watch fobs, and blockets also served as constant reminders of those who had passed. When a loved one passed away, hair was used as a way of remembering them and keeping them close to their heart.
$15.50
Compass Charm for travel keepsakes or jewelry design. Quality sterling silver casting, made in the USA, 1″ x 1″, 3 D casting. Feedback received includes beautiful detail, high quality, better than expected, fast shipping.
$6.95
Support the protectors. Sterling Silver “Protect My Hero” Police Badge Charm. Celebrate our brave police officers with this beautiful charm.
$6.95
Looking for Teacher Appreciation Day gifts? This #1 Teacher heart charm in sterling silver is a thoughtful choice! Teachers will adore this symbol of appreciation & wear it with pride on their bracelet or necklace.
$12.75
Specifications
• Purity .925
• Size 3/8″ x 3/4″
• 4.0 grams
• 3-D
$4.75
Specifications
• Purity .925
• Size 3/16″ x 3/4″
• 1.0 grams
• 3-D
$5.95
Out-of-this-world style! This adorable 3D Sterling Silver Alien Face Charm is a must-have for space lovers.
$12.95
Art on the go! Our Sterling Silver Enamel Artist Palette Charm adds a touch of whimsy and creativity to your jewelry collection.
$6.95
Stay heart-healthy! This adorable Sterling Silver Blood Pressure Cuff Charm is a fun reminder to take care of yourself. Perfect for nurses, doctors, or anyone in healthcare.
$14.95
Add a touch of literary charm to your bracelet with this Sterling Silver Book or Journal Charm. A unique gift for bookworms, writers, and anyone who treasures the magic of the written world.
$6.95
Curl up with a good book & this charm! Sterling silver bookworm dangles for bibliophiles who cherish the written word.
$9.95
Hop into style! Our Sterling Silver Bunny Rabbit Magician Hat Charm is a lucky charm for every adventure.
$10.95
Calculate compliments with this charming pendant! Crafted from gleaming Sterling Silver, our intricate Calculator Charm is a delightful conversation starter. Add a touch of whimsy to your bracelet and celebrate your love for learning or your professional expertise.
$7.95
Talk about unique! Our Sterling Silver Candlestick Telephone Charm is a conversation starter, adding a touch of retro flair to your bracelet.
$8.95
Unleash your inner explorer with our Sterling Silver Cave Man Charm! This detailed charm captures the prehistoric past – perfect for history buffs and fans of adventure!
$13.95
Show your love for cooking with our handcrafted Sterling Silver Chef’s Hat charm. A delicious addition to any bracelet or necklace.
$11.95
Smoke & style, hand in hand! Crafted in gleaming silver, this intricate hand-rolled cigar charm adds a touch of timeless elegance to your bracelet. A unique gift for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
The domestic shipping charge is a flat rate of $3.95, no matter how many items you wish to purchase.
Priority mail is a flat rate of $8.25.
Canada shipping is a flat rate of $15.00.
International shipping is a flat rate of $17.00.
Items shipped via United States Postal Service with tracking.