Charm Faq's

• Are All Of Your Charms & Charm Bracelets 925 Sterling Silver?
• Are All Of Your Sterling Silver Charms & Charm Bracelets Hallmarked?
• Are Your Sterling Silver Charms 3D?
• How Can I Attach A Sterling Silver Charm To A Charm Bracelet?
• Can I Wear A Charm On A Necklace?
• Do You Offer A Charm Attachment Service?
• Charm Bracelet Measuring Guide and Size Chart
• What Does 925 Sterling Silver Actually Mean?
• How Do I Clean & Store Sterling Silver Charms & Charm Bracelets?
• What Is Cubic Zirconium (CZ) Crystal?
• What Swarovski Crystal?

Are All Of Your Charms & Charm Bracelets 925 Sterling Silver?

• All of our sterling silver charms and sterling silver charm bracelets are solid 925 Sterling Silver and all of our products are inspected for quality.

Are All Of Your Charms & Charm Bracelets Hallmarked?

• Most of our sterling silver charms have 925 sterling silver hallmarks - with the exception of just a few charms - some of our charms are simply too small for a hallmark and the addition of a hallmark may spoil the design.
• All of our sterling silver charm bracelets have 925 sterling silver hallmarks.
• If you have any questions about hallmarking on a particular bead or snake bracelet please email us: sales@925silvercharms.co.uk 

Are Your Sterling Silver Charms 3D?

• Almost all of our sterling silver charms are detailed 3 dimensional, not one sided designs.
• Just a very few charms in our collection have only one side decorated but these will have this written clearly on their description.  Some of sterling silver heart and word charms are flat in design please check each charms full description.
• We choose our charms for their quality and character and you will not be disappointed!
• If you have any questions about our sterling silver charms please email us: sales@925silvercharms.co.uk

How Can I Attach A Sterling Silver Charm To A Charm Bracelet?

• All of our sterling silver charms are supplied with a sterling silver jump ring which can be easily attached to any charm bracelet.
• You can also use a sterling silver split ring these are tiny key rings which are also easily attached at home to any charm bracelet or chain - we also have these available individually or in packs of 5 and 10 sterling silver split rings.
• Our sterling silver carabiner clasps are also used to attach charms; these are also available individually or in packs of 5 and 10.
• For more information about attaching sterling silver charms please read our charm bracelet measuring guide.

Can I Wear A Charm On A Necklace?

• Yes, simply attach any charm to one of our inexpensive sterling silver curb chains (available sizes 16" 18" or 20") or sterling silver snake chains (also available sizes 16" 18" or 20").
• Suitable for both adults and children.

Do You Offer A Charm Attachment Service?

• Yes, we offer a charm attachment service using 'no solder' sterling silver jump rings.
• If you would like us to assemble your charm bracelet simply add the required amount of no solder sterling silver jump rings to your order and we'll do the rest.

Charm Bracelet Measuring Guide and Size Chart

• Please read our charm bracelet measuring guide.

What Does 925 Sterling Silver Actually Mean?

• Naturally mined silver is very soft and in this state is useless for jewellery making so other metals are blended with silver, usually copper to make silver harder, more durable and resistant to scratching. 
• 925 sterling silver jewellery is actually a combination of 92.5% silver and usually 7.5% copper or other metals. The addition of copper or other metals helps to enhance sterling silver jewellery and does not in any way detract from its quality.

How Do I Store and Clean Sterling Silver?

• Storing your sterling silver in the open air and humidity for extended periods of time can cause it to tarnish quickly; tarnish first appears as a golden hue on your sterling silver then quickly turns to black. This is a normal process that is caused by oxidization and moisture from air and sunshine.
• To reduce tarnish and keep your pieces tarnish free for months at a time, it is recommended that you keep your sterling silver jewellery in an air-tight protective bag made of tarnish proof cloth or you can use a plastic zip lock bag.
• Avoid storing your sterling silver jewellery directly on wood surfaces, as wood usually contains acids that can change the patina.
• Also, avoid storing your sterling silver with other metals like pennies or materials such as rubber.
• Tarnish is most easily removed when it first becomes visible so clean your sterling silver jewellery with fine silver polishes, solutions or cloths appropriate to remove tarnish at most jewellery shops.
• 925silvercharms recommended sterling silver polishing cloth.

What Is CZ Crystal?

• Cubic Zirconium or CZ crystal is a high quality synthetic stone that is very hard.
• CZ crystal It's a mineral that is rarely found in nature but it is widely man made for use as a simulated diamond.
• Synthesized Cubic Zirconium is flawless and usually colourless, but can be made into a variety of different colours.
• Cubic Zirconium is a fully faceted synthetic stone which replicates the characteristics of a diamond more closely than any other gemstone.  Trained jewellers struggle to tell the difference between cubic zirconium and a diamond without visual aids!
• Because of its low cost, durability and close likeness to diamonds Cubic Zirconium has remained the most economical simulated diamond since 1976.
• More reflective than glass Cubic Zirconium sparkles like diamonds making it a perfect addition to sterling silver jewellery

What Is Swarovski Crystal?

• Swarovski is an Austrian company that makes high-quality rhinestones, beautifully cut crystal and other glass-related items.
• Swarovski crystal is one of the finest crystals produced in the world today and is noted for its purity, brilliance and reflective qualities.
• It is a synthetic crystal produced in Austria using a formula perfected by Daniel Swarovski and his sons at the end of the 19th century.
• What sets Swarovski crystals apart from other crystals is the superior quality of the cutting and polishing used in the Swarovski crystals production.

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