999 Fine Silver Animal Charms
Unleash your creativity with our exclusive collection of 999 fine silver animal charms, crafted from 99.9% pure, ethically sourced silver. Perfect for bracelet charms, necklace charms, and earring charms with soft, natural brilliance for refined jewellery making creations.
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999 Fine Silver Animal Charms for Artisan Jewellery Making
Our 999 fine silver animal charms are the ultimate choice for jewellery makers who value purity, softness, and natural shine. With 99.9% pure silver content, these charms are ideal for delicate, high-end bracelet charms, necklace charms, and earring charms. Featuring lifelike details in designs like the Tundra Reindeer, Fluffy Cockatoo, Classic Seahorse, and Pond Frog, they bring a sense of nature and nuance to your jewellery creations.
A Wide Range of Animal Charms for Every Jewellery Design
Explore a beautiful variety of 999 fine silver animal charms, thoughtfully crafted to bring depth and character to every piece. For ocean lovers, designs like the Jumping Dolphin, Tropical Sea Turtle, and Leaping Koi Fish offer flowing movement and charm. Butterfly and insect styles like the Speckled Monarch Butterfly, Garden Butterfly, and Honey Bee are perfect for delicate earring charms. Meanwhile, Australian icons like the Koala Climbing Tree, Drop Bear Koala, and Australian Pelican give regional authenticity and charm to any bracelet or necklace. Each charm is a symbol of creativity and connection with nature.
What is 999 Fine Silver and Why Choose It?
999 fine silver, also known as pure silver, contains 99.9% elemental silver. Unlike sterling or Argentium, 999 fine silver is unalloyed, giving it a soft, rich lustre and a warmer, more natural tone. It’s a favourite among artisans and collectors who value the purity and authenticity of their materials. While it’s slightly softer than other silver types, it’s ideal for jewellery making that prioritises refinement and handcrafted appeal. Fine silver also resists tarnish better than standard sterling due to the absence of copper, making it a beautiful and thoughtful choice for elegant, long-lasting charm designs.
Ethical Jewellery Making with Sustainable Precious Metals
At Ore Metals, we are committed to ethical sourcing and sustainable jewellery practices. Our 999 fine silver animal charms are crafted from responsibly sourced or recycled fine silver, ensuring your bracelet charms, necklace charms, and earring charms reflect your values as well as your style. Supporting ethical jewellery making has never looked so beautiful.
Versatile Animal Charms for Necklaces, Bracelets & Earrings
Our 999 fine silver animal charms adapt effortlessly to various jewellery styles and settings. Craft a set of woodland-inspired charms with the Woodland Owl, Prancing Horse, and Forest Stag, or design a coastal theme with the Reef Turtle, Diving Dolphin, and Textured Seahorse. Pet lovers will adore charms like the Shaggy Labradoodle Dog, Cartoon Cat, and Curly Cocker Spaniel Dog, perfect for sentimental gifts or personalised collections. Whether you’re designing classic pieces or modern charms, our fine silver range allows for elegant expression in any form.
Pure and Lasting Materials for Timeless Creations
Each charm in our 999 fine silver collection is crafted for beauty and integrity. While slightly softer than alloyed silvers, fine silver offers a radiant finish and high malleability, perfect for artisanal jewellery making. From the Koala Hugging Tree to the mystical Oriental Dragon, these charms are built for those who want purity in both material and meaning.
Elevate Your Jewellery-Making Supplies with Ore Metals
Enhance your jewellery-making collection with our premium 999 fine silver animal charms. From the Great Horned Owl and Leaping Horse to the House Cat and Merino Sheep, our collection brings a mix of elegance, symbolism, and artisanal quality to every design. Ideal for necklace charms, bracelet charms, and earring charms, these pieces are crafted to inspire.
At Ore Metals, we support your creativity with sustainable, high-purity materials and nature-inspired designs. Let your jewellery shine with 999 fine silver animal charms that celebrate craftsmanship and clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
A sterling silver cable or belcher chain - This metal choice matches the colour of the charm to the bracelet for colour cohesion. The link styles of belcher and cables chains are strong, evenly spaced, and usually soldered closed, so they handle the weight of multiple charms, let the charms move freely, and make additions or removals easy over time.
Start with theme that reflects your story or interests - Many collectors pick milestones (travel, birthdays) or visual themes (animals, letters) and balance sizes so the bracelet hangs evenly. Mixing textures and finishes keeps the design interesting while still cohesive.
No, 999 pure silver charms are not magnetic. Silver won’t stick to a magnet unless the alloy contains significant iron, nickel, or cobalt. Clasps or jump rings made with base-metal springs may attract weakly, but the charm itself will not.
Prices typically range from $10 to $500+ AUD depending on design, weight and craftsmanship. Vintage or artisan, pieces may cost more.
Yes, 999 pure silver charms are suitable for daily wear, but exposure to water, sweat, and chemicals can cause tarnish. Regular cleaning and storage in anti-tarnish pouches help maintain shine.
Slide them onto necklaces, hoop earrings, anklets, or even keyrings! Ore Metals' charms have a jump ring that fits standard chains and hoops, letting you turn a single piece into a pendant, drop earring, bag charm, or layered anklet accent.
Absolutely! Personalised charm stacks are trending again. 2025 accessory reports list charm bracelets among the year’s must-have pieces, driven by the rise of meaningful, story-telling jewellery.
Yes, minimalist and mixed-metal charm bracelets top 2025 jewellery trend lists. Fashion editors highlight dainty charm chains and layered bangles as key looks this year, keeping the category firmly on-trend.
Charm bracelets have been popular for centuries and never truly vanish. From Queen Victoria’s gem-set chains to mid-20th-century sweetheart bracelets and today’s personalised stacks, charm jewellery cycles back every decade because storytelling through jewellery never goes out of style.
999 fine silver charms can last for a very long time, potentially a lifetime, but their longevity is highly dependent on how they are handled and cared for. 999 fine silver is essentially pure silver, meaning it contains 99.9% pure silver with only trace amounts of other elements. This purity gives it distinct properties compared to sterling silver or Argentium.
To preserve the pristine condition and inherent beauty of your 999 fine silver charms, always remove them before showering. Its high purity, while beautiful, makes it more delicate and prone to physical damage and dulling from regular exposure to water and chemicals.
Yes, but rinse them afterwards. Perspiration is mildly acidic, which can leave a film and reduce shine. A quick rinse and gentle dry keeps the polish bright and prevents build-up under stones or inside engravings.
They combine precious metal value with skilled craftsmanship. You’re paying for the intrinsic cost of silver, plus design, finishing, and collectible status / limited availability.
Yes - sales have risen with the personalised jewellery boom. Online searches and social platforms show growing interest, and many big jewellers now run “charm bar” experiences where shoppers curate bracelets in-store or online.
5–9 charms give a balanced look on an average 19 cm chain. Space each charm a link or two apart; too many pieces can tangle, while too few may look sparse. Add in stages so the bracelet remains comfortable as your collection grows.
Use a jump ring, split ring or link lock. For jump rings; open the ring sideways, slip it through the chain link, then close. don't pull jump rings apart front-to-back, as that it distorts the metal. For split rings; these work like mini key chains - feed the charm onto the bracelet like adding a new key to your set. For link locks; use pliers to gently pry open the link lock, feed it through the chain, and use the locking mechanism to permanently attach.
Yes - most charms double as pendants. A standard bail or jump ring slides onto chains up to ~3 mm thick; heavier charms pair well with sturdier curb or rope chains for balance.
Definitely - small charms create interchangeable drops. Hook-style hoops and huggies with a 1–2 mm wire allow you to slide charms on and off, giving instant variety to your earring wardrobe.
Yes - there’s no biblical rule against them. Christian wearers often choose charms like crosses, doves, or verses to express faith; as with any jewellery, the meaning lies in personal intent rather than the object itself.
Measure your wrist and add 2 cm (¾″) for a comfortable drape. Wrap a flexible tape around the wrist bone; a charm bracelet needs extra room for charm bulk and movement, so size up slightly compared with a snug bangle fit.
Most are lost-wax cast, then hand-polished. A wax model is carved or 3-D-printed, encased in plaster, then melted out to form a mould. Molten 999 pure silver is poured in, the casting is cooled, sprues removed, surfaces filed, polished, and fitted with a jump ring.
Wholesalers and suppliers like Ore Metals offer ready-made charms in 999 pure silver suitable for jewellery makers, artisans, and custom projects. You can also work with the Ore Metals team to reproduce original designs in small production runs. Always verify metal purity stamps and check seller reviews to ensure quality and trustworthiness.
Sleek symbols like anchors, weapons, and initials in heavier gauges. Men’s charm trends favour robust shapes (axes, nautical motifs) in oxidised or matte finishes, often paired with leather cords or wider curb chains for a bold, masculine aesthetic.
Explore local jewellers, boutique online brands, Australian marketplaces - and trusted specialists like Ore Metals. Sydney and Melbourne’s jewellery quarters feature specialist charm dealers, while nationwide platforms such as Etsy AU and independent studio web-shops offer handcrafted options with verified carat markings. Ore Metals provides 12 different metal options spanning over 950+ charm designs, catering to both jewellery makers and collectors with a focus on craftsmanship and authenticity.
Charms that balance personal meaning with durable design. Popular picks include initials, animals, ocean themed, travel mementos, and miniature hobbies.
Yes. Pandora Moments snake chain bracelets typically have a width of 3mm. The "Essence" collection has a thinner chain, with a diameter of approximately 1.5mm
Yes - just slide the jump ring onto a chain. Ore Metals' charms have jump rings big enough for standard 1–4 mm chains. Heavier pieces may need a larger bail soldered on for better balance. Reach out to the team for any customization requirements.