Dec 11th 2024
Charms to Match their Aesthetic
By Charmco
Unique Gift Ideas
Looking for a new way to find the perfect gift for a loved one? These days, we're matching our fine jewelry gifts to their aesthetic. They've spent the time curating, styling, and collecting to achieve their ideal persona, so their charm collection should follow suit! From the cozy vibes of cottage core to the moody mystery of dark academia, we have a charm to suit every aesthetic. Here are some of our favorite gifts to add to their charm bracelet.
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California Cowgirl
Whether you call it California Cowgirl or Coastal Western, this aesthetic is all about mixing the best of the beach and the ranch. This essence is captured in symbols like the Cowgirl Boot Charm paired with the Skateboard Charm. In real life, this person throws on their bikini, ripped jean shorts, and cowboy boots before long-boarding their way to their morning surf. If they don't live near the beach (or a ranch) but still love the look, the Sunnies Charm and Cowgirl Hat Charm are another winning combo to capture the essence of the California Cowgirl aesthetic.
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Dark Academia
Think rainy days spent deep in the stacks of a library at Oxford or an old Tudor house lit by candlelight to conjure the moody essence of the Dark Academia aesthetic. This person probably owns a fancy fountain pen and has been practicing their penmanship, so the Gold Pen Charm would be an excellent gift for them. Books are an absolute must for Dark Academia personas, so surprise them by engraving the Book Charm with their favorite title—Wuthering Heights and The Secret History are likely sitting on their shelves, so why not on their wrist? This aesthetic is often tied to storied universities like Oxford, Cambridge, and the Ivies. If they happened to attend one of these schools, they'd absolutely love the Custom Graduation Crest Charm as a subtle nod to their alma mater. Moody weather is a cornerstone of this aesthetic, so we're willing to bet they spend much time curled up inside with a steaming cup of tea. Our Teacup Charm is too cute for words and will suit them perfectly. You can probably find them meandering in an art museum when not stalking the stacks for poetry books or practicing their Latin. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a fan-favorite, and now they can bring their favorite haunt with them in charm form.
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Eclectic Grandpa
Lately, one of our favorite aesthetics to grace our FYPs is the Eclectic Grandpa. This aesthetic is all about curating a collection of well-loved pieces from various travels and having your life story told through what you wear and curate for your home. The World Traveler Suitcase Charm is a great jumping-off point since the aesthetic is heavily informed through travel. To capture the essence of the eclectic grandpa, you must embrace the slow life, just like the retired septuagenarians who inspired the trend. Think slow days doing your favorite activities and taking long walks. Our Chess Piece Charm, Bingo Card Charm, and Knitting Yarn & Needles Charm are for those less active. If they prefer to putter around and be social, the Fishing Rod Charm and Gold Bag with Clubs Charms might be more their speed. Of course, this aesthetic doesn't require old age to embrace the magic that is an eclectic grandpa.
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Eccentric Art Teacher
We've all had one (or maybe they were your drama teacher): a professor who absolutely oozes creativity, personality, and vivacious energy. There is a charming unkemptness about them—it's not uncommon for them to spend ten minutes looking for their signature cat-eye glasses they forgot were on top of their head. Of course, classic charms like the Art Easel and Enamel Painter's Palette are always great gift options for the Eccentric Art Teacher aesthetic. We also love the Pencil Charm as a nod to how it can usually be found being used in lieu of a hair clip. Those who radiate the positive energy of the eccentric art teacher deserve more than an apple on their desk—they deserve a Gold Apple Charm on their bracelet.
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Mob Wife
We have Lady Gaga's performance as Patrizia Regianni in House of Gucci and binges of The Sopranos to thank for the rise of the mob wife aesthetic. This person embodies the melting of luxury and a little mystery. They would love the Fur Coat Charm to match the one no doubt hanging off their shoulders at this very moment. Dressing to the nines no matter the occasion is their MO, so deck them out with the Stiletto Platform Charm and Luxury Handbag Charm. Lastly, the Red Lipstick Charm will match their signature shade, and the Diamond Martini Glass Charm their signature cocktail.
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Coastal Grandmother
We've covered the grandpa trends, so we can't leave out the grannies! If you've ever seen a Nora Ephron movie where Diane Keaton is a vision in cashmere, then you're already familiar with the Coastal Grandma aesthetic. When she's not pensively staring out into the ocean from her private porch in the Hamptons as she clutches her cardigan shut, you can likely find her lounging in an adirondack chair with a good book and a glass of wine. Fans of this aesthetic love to spend time working with their hands on hobbies like gardening, so the Gardening Tools and Garden Watering Can charms will be a perfect fit. Lovers of the coastal grandma aesthetic wrap themselves in linen and head to the coast for long, luxurious walks along the beach, filling their Nantucket baskets with seashells and sand dollars to decorate their homes.
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Cottage Core
One of the longest-running viral social media aesthetics is Cottage Core. This aesthetic is all about embracing the slow and the whimsy. Images of flowing cotton dresses, walks in fields of wildflowers, and crackling fireplaces in winter come to mind. There is also a strong element of cutesy to this aesthetic, so the Mushroom Charm is a must-have gift for the cottage core lover in your life. Our new Woven Basket Charm would be another great gift idea, as it would match the basket they use instead of a purse or what they fill with fresh fruit and vegetables from their gardens. Speaking of gardens, the cottage core aesthetic also embraces adorable critters, so theRabbit with Enamel Carrot would be a welcome addition to their charm collection. Cottage Core encourages a DIY lifestyle; many enthusiasts pick up baking, sewing, and mending, so round out their charm bracelet with the Pie Charm, Strawberry Charm, Button Charm, and Thimble Charm.
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Granola Girl
This brings us to another long-standing aesthetic, the Granola Girl. Granola Girls love spending time outdoors, care strongly about the environment, and likely don't own a car (but if they do, it's a Subaru.) Help them keep a slice of nature with them permanently by gifting them the Pine Cone Charm. The Acorn Charmwould be a great complement to the pine cone and make unique BFF charms. Granola Girls often have very sunny and friendly dispositions, so the Sunflower Charm can encapsulate their warm personality. Perpetually active, when they aren't camping and rock-climbing, they are on their bike headed to their next hike or canoeing trip. The Granola Girl aesthetic thrives on making memories, so a charm bracelet full of mementos makes the perfect gift.
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No matter their aesthetic, Charmco has dozens of unique charms to highlight their personality and lifestyle. These gold keepsakes are the perfect gifts to track their milestones, memories, and favorite things. Even if their aesthetic constantly evolves, their charm collection will become a time capsule of how they've grown and changed over the years.
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