Dog Charms @ Jewel Info 4 U
By: Ms Nandita Ray
Dog Charm FactsStylish dogs, Haute Couture for
the K9, well established designer
labels; trendy designs are all now
an established part of dog culture.
"It's a dog's life" is passe. No
longer are the dogs treated with
disdain eating scraps of food thrown
at them or living in a dog's house!
Pampering and molly coddling your
canine is a popular trend these
days. Maintaining and supporting a
better life for pets is no longer a
novelty but a life style. "Love me;
Love my dog" is in vogue. Pampered
Pets reported in 2003 that
'Americans are treating their pets
like "Aristocrats". It was found out
by the American Pet Products
Manufacturers Association that U.S.
residents will spend an estimated 31
billion dollars on pet products
including food, vet care,
accessories, toys and jewelry. Pet
Supplies "Plus" found that in US 97%
of its customers will buy gifts for
their pets this Yuletide season.
28% will spend more on their pets
than their spouses.
47% will spend more on their pets
than their relatives.
54% will spend more on their pets
than their in-laws.
71% will buy something practical for
their pet.
83% will wrap their pet's gift.
68% claims that their pets will
un-wrap their gifts with their paws.
 US Census Bureau studies show that
spending on pets has risen
considerably from 17 billion in1994
to 34.3 billion in 2005. With 43.5
American households claiming 'a
canine relative', dollars spent on
their pets is at its peak. Owner of
Joncopets.com Brent Jones states,
'Pampering your pet is becoming a
popular trend all around the world
and shows no sign of slowing down'.
The pet care industry has expanded
and experienced growth every year
and has produced greater variety and
better quality for the lucky pets.
Amen Wardy, owner of a chain of
stores named after him, says "People
who go crazy for their animals don't
even ask the price, they just buy
it". Owner of Puppy Enterprises Dog
Salon and Bakery, 1780 N. Buffalo
Drive, feels that loving a pet dog
like your own is something that
people who do not own pets will ever
understand, " Its like having kids,
we are nuts about our dogs. They
bring us happiness". This should
explain why some humans do not
consider spending money on their
favorite pooches a luxury. Moreover
in this quick changing world where
human relationships are getting
weaker, the closeness between
animals and humans are harking back
to old times with ' man, his dog and
his pipe' content to bask in the
warmth of the fire place both
enjoying the quietness of the
hearth. Nuclear families, single
spouse families or just single has
led a steep rise in dog ownership.
Dog Lovers are consumed with keeping
their dogs happy and healthy. They
lavish all available attention on
this undemanding relative and make
sure they are smartly accessorized,
physically fit and properly groomed.
It has been observed that they think
more about their dog's well being
than their own. Items that were once
considered extravagant are now
essential. Be it designer clothes,
beds or jewelry owners do not
hesitate to buy expensive designer
items for their pets.
Dog CharmsIt is not surprising
that owners will go to any lengths
to accessorize their pooches. Goods
once considered solely for human
consumption is now for the faithful
pet also. Ergo its common to see
Charms that once adorned the wrist
of Queen Victoria and her nobles now
adorns a dog. This is the power and
prestige of a pet dog to date.Charms conjure up images of magical
spells or trinkets worn for
blessings. They are associated with
moon goddess. Charms are also called
amulets or talismans. They can be
worn as a decorative pendant on a
charm bracelet or an Italian
bracelet. They can also be worn for
divine blessings or as a symbol of
one's hopes. Amulets were usually
worn on the arm to ward off evil and
protect the wearer from the
unpropitious.
Charms have been worn by ancient man
so did the Egyptian Pharaohs wear
them. In fact most Egyptians wore
amulets not only to protect them but
also to help them cross over to the
other world. Romans used charms
called 'ichthys' (fish) to part take
secret worshipping rituals. Jewish
scholars carried laws hidden in gold
amulets worn around their necks. In
the middle Ages the Knights wore
charms to flaunt their status,
display family origins and for
protection in war. During
Renaissance charms lost their
appeal. Queen Victoria brought it
back into fashion when she started
wearing bracelets with locket like
charms which held her beloved
husband's lock. Soldiers and nurses
in world wars wore charms for
safety. Girls wore charms carrying
their lover's lock or photograph.
Some wore it to recover from an
illness.
To day people still continue wearing
charms in bracelets or necklaces.
Some even make their pets wear
charms for protection or decoration.
In fact animal charms are quite
popular. To keep up with their pets
owners wear matching charms. Pet
owners go to lengths to safeguard
their dogs making them wear charms
and other pieces of jewelry. 90% of
dog owners love to spruce up their
pets in 'Seventh Avenue' style!
Companionship born out of loneliness
makes pet owners consider their
dogs/pets an extension of themselves
or as their babies. This feeling
makes them spend billion of dollars
during Christmas on their pets. Out
of 300 million companion pets in
America, 65 million are dogs.
Dog Charm
DesignDog Charms can be got in
various metals like steel, silver,
and gold even plastics. They can be
simple or ornamental. They can be
enameled, 14K gold, filigreed silver
or crystal covered, hand painted or
made simply in stainless steel. They
cover a number of themes like
religion, patriotism, holidays,
birthdays, zodiac signs, cartoon and
numbers etc. They usually come with
a clasp or ring for quick and easy
attachment. Bracelets, chains,
collars, leashes or necklaces are
popular places to fasten the charms.
Hooking them on to purses or belts
even key chains is modish. Dog
charms make you a dog person and
express you love for these faithful
creatures!
14 K Gold Charms14 K Gold charms are
expensive but lots of dog owners get
one for 'the special' one. Disc,
rectangle, square, heart, dog bone
or the breed ones are available. All
breeds, about 165 of them in 3 D,
exhibiting their perfect physique
and their stance makes a popular dog
charm for the owner too! The
favorite Terrier charm also called
'Scotty Dog' in 9 K gold stands out
as a cute charm. Rembrandt Charms
have a wide variety of dog charms in
gold plate, 10K gold and 14K yellow
or white gold. Dog cut outs are
fancier looking and 14K green gold
hard enameled Greyhound Racing Dog
charms is worthy of its price tag.
Some of these charms are hand
crafted. Many charms can be en
graved with words or sayings at the
back. This is possible in flat
charms. There are animal charms that
are in 9K gold and are 0.75' tall
and 0.9' wide.
Sterling Silver Dog CharmsSilver is quite a
popular choice. It is affordable and
smart looking. Easy to maintain too!
Apart from the usual type of designs
the Cavalier King Charles standing
or lying dog charm is stylish. Dog
in the basket, sleeping pup hugging
the silvery moon, or a silver bow or
bone studded with rhinestones is an
interesting concept. Rejoice in the
wonderful qualities of the K 9. Buy
a charm that celebrates the loyalty
of America's most favorite canine
the Golden Retriever or the fun
loving/licking side of your pet!
Display the pride of your Boxer in
the finely crafted form with his
head held high or the Scottish
terrier, the hardy fearless brave
little fellow with its determined
expression neatly caught in the
charm. To find something out of the
ordinary search the sites!Enameled
Dog Charms Enameled charms add
a piquant quality to you and your
pet! There are outline of dog face,
large or small, black enamel dog paw
print, dog bone in colored enamel in
dark black and hot pink or get the
bulldog the mascot. There are some
inviting charms like the Lily Charm
Cup cake. Made from silver plated
brown and white enamel on the top
(resembling a cake) sprinkled with
pink crystals. This comes with a 'D'
ring for attaching it to the collar.
The Hello Kitty or the Blue tie,
Pink Tutu, all silver plated and
enameled in various colors. From
Jewel basket charms their special
hand crafted charm, the classic Grey
hound racing dog made in the
tradition of French enamel artists.
It is hand fired on glass enamel and
is shown in its running posture. A
delightful buy! Many stores offer
enamel charms like the 3 D white
poodle or the bone charm with 'Top
Dog' inscribed on it or dog in the
dog house, or the get your favorite
breed in disc shaped charms. Colored
in pink or blue the flower charms
come with clip on clasps. Multi
colored flower charm with a crystal
center looks cute when hung from the
collar or carrier or the leash.
Swarovski Dog Bone CharmsSwarovski
charms are enchanting and will make
your pet's tail wag when you get him
one. Crystals of many hues shine and
glitter and add zest to the get up!
Heart pendant, bone, paw, dog head
makes attractive charms. They can be
easily clipped on with the lobster
claw or the "D" ring easily. There
are 3 D glitter bone charms also.
Made with pink Swarovski is a
perfect gift for your girlie dog!
From Carlar's Cuties Dog Boutique
comes the Swarovski Crystal and
Pearl in the center, drawing
attention to the sparkle of the
crystals. Also a neat buy is the
crystal dog charm which is pewter
pearlized bone charm and displays a
Posey inlay on both sides adding an
iridescent glitter. Colors available
are dusty rose and light sapphire.
Also available are Opal or Amethyst
dog bone charms. Key to my Heart
charm in colored crystals, Swarovski
crystal shimmering heart charms, or
Cubic Zircon sits pretty on paw
print charms. Ronis Dogs has a small
crystal crown in various colors or
their dog bone with a Topaz in the
center is alluring!
Italian Charms: - are very popular
even today. With their changeable
and inter changeable links mix and
match bracelets become fun!
Enameled, silver, gold, steel, hand
painted, photograph attached,
personalized with your favorite
breed picture, the choices are
innumerous! A typical Italian Charm
Bracelet is made up of 18 charm
links. Each link features an Italian
design or image soldered on to
actual Italian Charm Links. They are
compatible across brands as they
have standardized sizing.
Holiday Dog CharmHolidays are
fun times and full of good cheer!
Make your pooch happy with candy
cane in pink and white or the
snowman, snow flake or the Christmas
tree in red and green charms which
come with easy to clip on clasps.
Get one for yourself too!Birthstone CharmsGet your pet's
birthstone in an animal paw print
with 5 stones of his birth month.
Made from high quality sterling
silver some are enameled as well.
Variety of designs abound.
Additionally there are charms with
patriotic themes, numbers, zodiac
signs, protect my pet, memoriam
charms, hand painted charms, Bible
charms, dog photo charms,
personalized dog name charm and
Chinese signs charms. Lots of themes
and many designs inundate the
stores.
Some charms that are exotic and
worth noting come from designer
boutiques like
silvercharmsinc.com
which has angel charms in 3D. Their
Raphael Sistine Chapel charm with
angel in a circle or the cross with
4 stones in the center is very
impressive. Filigreed and made from
sterling silver they are sturdy.
Magnetic designs from
anniescharmcloset.com definitely
need mentioning. Some original
design charm features a small black
and white dog kissing a lady's bare
leg on a blue and green background.
This is made in high quality enamel
with an acrylic finish. Dog charm to
wear on a necklace displays a dog
angel with a harp, angel wings,
wearing a long gown. Rover's Bowl
with bone charm with Rover written
in raised lettering is a natty buy.
These two dog charms are from
doggytoyland.com.Nothing To Bark at all Pet Jewelry
sales manager Mary Mendola says,
'The best selling pet charm include
the Labrador, Golden Retriever,
Cocker Spaniel and photo art pet
charms featuring all types of pets
such as dogs, cats, horses and
lizards'.
Charms the way to go!
More Information
Dog Charms
Dog Collars Buying Guide
Dog Jewellery Buying Guide
Dog Necklaces
Dog Tags Facts
Dog Tags Buying Guide
Dog Jewellery
Some useful sites
www.zulumoon.com
www.silveranimals.com
www.rembrandtcharms.com
www.bigpawdesigns.com
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