Sterling Trends Blog

One of the most enjoyable aspects of being in the charm business is getting a glimpse into the stories behind the charms customers select. Sometimes someone selects a single charm that has special meaning, such as a one representing a pet or hobby. That single charm might be added to an existing bracelet, or it might be used to start a bracelet. Other times people create an entire bracelet at once that tells a story.  For a bridal shower present, one customer put together a bracelet that told the story of the bride and groom. The couple met online, so the...

Some charm bracelets come together over time--people add charms from places they travel, or add charms as their interests evolve. Other charm bracelets are compete to begin with. For example, a sweet sixteen charm bracelet with sixteen charms representing the recipient's interests is ready to go. This time of year, we work with customers to create custom, complete mother's bracelets. These one-of-a-kind, individualized bracelets represent all the things that make Mom so special.  A starting point for a mother's bracelet, of course, is a "mom" charm. From there, you can add a charm frame and make the bracelet truly personal...

We have had customers create themed charm bracelets on topics like travel, horses, professions, and the like. But this time of year, as people start to think about the upcoming holidays, we see a lot of interest in cooking and baking-related charms. Whether a serious chef or an experimental baker, these charms are a fun nod to time in the kitchen.  You can go all-in and proclaim yourself "Best Chef." This whimsical charm literally says it all on a cute apron!    Or, represent your baking side with a Bundt pan charm. This gem is a great depiction of the real...

While wedding cake pulls began as "ribbon pulls" in Victorian England and are now largely considered a Southern U.S. tradition (more on that here), we are increasingly shipping cake pulls all over the country. In addition to cake pulls gaining popularity nationwide, we have observed several other trends in this fun tradition. For starters, cake pulls are increasingly used at bridesmaids' luncheons or bridal showers, rather than weddings. Some hostesses choose to give the pulls to all guests (not just the bridesmaids). Others purchase a bracelet and present all the charms pulled to the bride along with the bracelet. The bride...

We've talked before about cake pulls, when sterling silver charms attached to a ribbon are placed beneath a cake at the reception or bridal shower. Bridesmaids then pull the charms out from under the cake. Each charm has a special meaning that foretells the future, such as an airplane indicating a life of travel and adventure. Often, brides give their bridesmaids charm bracelets to go with the cake pull charms, and the bridesmaids end up with a personal wedding thank-you gift. A themed wedding cake pull set, such as our beach-themed cake pull set, can make that gift even more...