Lucky Number Sterling
Silver Charms. Ladies With Luck.
Celebrities have been spotted wearing their lucky
numbers as silver charms on chains for a while. However, with the recent release of two popular “number” movies
this is one celebrity jewelry trend that is going to have a rerun.
One movie starlet has been snapped on many occasions wearing a number 8 for hubby professional athlete. Many other
celebrities opt to wear their birthdays, years of birth, or children's birthdays around their necks. Great examples
of this are a young teen star wearing an 7 and 5 for her year of birth, and another movie celeb has been seen
wearing a 1 and a 2 for the day her daughter was born.
The movie starlet's number 8 silver charm is pave set with sparkling stones (diamonds we assume), but silver number
charms are widely available set with the less costly cubic zirconias. Number charms are also available in plain
silver if you prefer a more subtle look. She has been snapped wearing her sparkly number 8 in both black and white
outfits, and as usual for this tiny star, in very high heels.
Wearing Your Sterling
Silver Jewelry
Lucky number charms are an ideal day look. The silver charms that are set with the
diamonds or CZs are going to look a little more costly and will be ideal for a broader range of occasions and
events. The plain silver number charms will work well for the office, shopping, lunches, sports matches, and any
other day time activity. The pave set number charms will likewise suit all day activities and may work for some
smart casual evening events. The sparkly number is probably not going to be appropriate for a lot of sophisticated
events in the evening, unless they have a gambling theme, or are in a casino. (She has been seen wearing hers in a
casino with a slinky dress.)
Wearing a neckline that allows your lucky number to be seen is a great idea. Although she wore hers with plain
white and black, these charms will be suitable to wear with anything. Jeans and t-shirts, or simple sun dresses are
going to set them off nicely.
When purchasing a number sterling silver charm you should check for a few things. Firstly, your number should be
shiny and unmarked. Good quality silver jewelry will be stamped with one of these: sterling, ster, sterling silver,
or 925. You will often also see a jeweler's stamp or hallmark. These stamps are your guarantees that your charm is
indeed 925 sterling silver jewelry. If you are electing to have your number charm pave set (the stones are inlaid
into the charm) the stones should all be secure and sitting flat. The stones should sparkle and fire. Rhodium
plated charms are a great choice as the rhodium will protect your charm from tarnishing, and will also give the
charm a higher shine.
Cleaning Sterling Silver Jewelry
If your charm should start to lose its shine simply wipe it over with a silver
polishing cloth. Commercial sterling silver jewelry cleaner can also be used with great results. Neither of these
two products will harm your stones, if you have any. If your stones should start to lose their sparkle or if the
setting starts to accumulate deposits use a jewelry cleaning kit. Use the brush provided to gently clean around the
stones, taking care not to dislodge any. While cleaning your stones it is always a great idea to ensure that all
the stones are still firmly set in place.
When you are not wearing your silver charm, store it in an airtight zip lock bag, or a jeweler's pouch. This will
prevent your charm from tarnishing and being scratched by other items.
Lucky number sterling silver charms can be a fun way for
women to show their support of a loved one, or just to enhance their good fortune with Lady Luck.
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