Symbolism of Charms
Charms can enhance the appearance of a bracelet or necklace, but for centuries people have also worn symbolic jewellery to mark different aspects of their lives, to bring good luck, or to connect them with someone they love. At Purple Rose, we have a wide selection available to add to your chosen bracelet, including alphabet and zodiac charms. Each charm has its own special symbolism, and below is a list of some of our range, and the qualities they represent.
Acorn – wealth, strength, happiness in marriage, luck, prosperity, youthfulness, power
Anchor – hope, safety, security, stability, sympathy, love
Angel – protection, hope, love, light
Apple – knowledge, immortality, temptation, love, passion
Arrow – sense of direction and purpose
AUM/OM – the four stages of consciousness, spiritual state within yourself
Axe – success
Ballerina – music, fluidity, creativity
Ballet Shoes – flexibility, femininity, delicacy
Bat – a safe return home
Bear – bravery, peace, power, motherhood
Bee – success, enjoying life to the full, organisation, productivity, nurture, family
Believe – having belief in yourself
Bell – scaring off evil spirits
Bike – freedom, happiness
Bird & feather – prayers carried to heaven on wings, blessing, good fortune
Boat/Ship – adventure, exploration, new love
Boot – having the courage to stand on your own two feet
Bottle – support to help you to make important changes in your life
Buddha – having enlightenment within your own life
Butterfly – a message from a loved one, transformation, positive change, fertility of the earth, hope, rebirth, earthly beauty, love
Cactus – unconditional love, endurance, bravery, warmth, unconditional and enduring love
Camera – being more objective in your decisions
Car – driving your life forward
Cat – a deep relaxed connection with yourself, curiosity, healing from the inside out, grace, cunning, intelligence and independence (see picture for examples)
Clover – the four leaves represent health, wealth, love and respect. The four-leaved clover is also considered to be lucky
Coat Hanger – choice, movement, getting ready to move on
Coin – prosperity, wealth, fortune
Compass – the past, present, future and infinity
Cowboy hat – status, power and freedom
Crescent Moon – transformation, change, direction
Crown – power, triumph, honour, glory, authority, victory
Daisy – love, freshness, motherhood
Dagger – sense of strength, courage, independence
Deer – love, grace, peace, beauty, abundance
Dinosaur – the desire to move your life forward, not giving up on your goals
Dog – fidelity, loyalty, intelligence, family, affection, devotion, protection
Dolphin – protection, harmony, peace, joy, freedom
Door – a willingness to accept new ideas
Dove – universal peace, happiness, faithfulness
Dragon – changes, success, good health, vitality and protection (see picture for examples)
Dragonfly – new beginnings and opportunities, change, mental and emotional maturity
Eagle – opportunity, protection, focus, determination, guardianship
Eiffel Tower – enlightenment, success
Elephant – power, travel, promotion, happiness, stability in love and friendships, loyalty, wisdom
Fairy – beauty, femininity, illusion, alluring charm
Fan – power, love, status, wealth, sophistication
Feather – the presence of an angel, trust, honour, strength, wisdom, power, freedom
Fish – fertility, luck, change, health, balance, tranquillity
Fleur de lys – belief, purity, beauty, faith, wisdom, chivalry
Flower – personal growth, pleasant memories, love, friendship, affection, sympathy
Foot - peaceful grounding, walking n the path you choose to follow
Football – keeping you on life’s path, helping you to formulate ideas
Footprints – someone walking the path beside you
Fox – smartness, curiosity, charisma, good luck
Frog – good luck, prosperity, abundance, renewal, change, transformation
Hand/Hamsa Hand – protection, power, strength
Heart – affection, love (especially romantic love)
Infinity – complete cycle, eternal friendship
Key – unlocking the door to health, power, mystery, knowledge and life, revealing secrets, freedom
Ladybird – luckiness, abundance, happiness, playfulness
Leaf – happiness, truth, renewals, youth
Lion – fearlessness, courage, power, dignity, justice, royalty
Lizard – healing, survival, renewal
Lock – security
Lotus Flower – symbol of purity, strength, resilience, rebirth
Masquerade Mask – personal transformation, spiritual growth, beauty, femininity
Mermaid – love, beauty, sensuality, positivity, happiness, renewal
Monkey – entertainment, joyfulness, energy, mischievousness
Moon (full) - nature, clarity, intuition, wisdom
Motorbike – freedom, adventure
Mushroom – happiness
Music Note – free spirit
Octopus – flexibility
Owl – protection from nightmares, wisdom, change, wealth, good luck
Ox – power, strength, hospitality
Peace Symbol – peace for all mankind
Peacock – beauty, rebirth, wealth
Pegasus – aspiring to the greatest heights of accomplishment, power, stability, imagination
Penguin – travel
Pentagram -earth, air, fire, water, spirituality
Pig – courage
Pine Cone – spiritual consciousness, enlightenment, awakening, immortality
Plane – ambition
Pumpkin – gratitude, generosity, harvest, abundance
Rabbit – birth, harmony, rebirth, growth, love, speed
Rocket – limitless possibilities
Rose – love, faith, beauty, passion
Sailboat – being optimistic in all you do
Scissors – cutting the ties that bind, change
Seahorse – contentment, friendliness, good luck, magic, strength, persistence, peace
Seashell – rousing people from ignorance, resilience, determination
Sewing Machine – seamstress, imagination, creativity, bringing designs to life
Ship’s Wheel – control of your own destiny, strength, resolve
Skull – power to think, warding off illness, strength, intelligence, toughness, bravery, ability to conquer fears
Skull and Crossbones – warning of danger, spookiness, born to be wild, piracy, adventure
Snail – self-assurance, healing, change, fertility
Snake – fertility, rebirth, immortality, healing
Spider – creativity, resourcefulness
Spoon – love
Star – courage and purity of spirit, reaching for the stars with dreams and desires
Starfish – strength, resilience
Sun – healing, uplifting the spirits, positive outlook on life, happiness, life, light, power, divinity
Sunflower – adoration, loyalty, longevity
Swallow – love, safety, security, passion
Swan – dreams, love, grace, union, partnership, beauty, fidelity, serenity, kindness
Tiger - ability to trust yourself and the decisions you make
Toadstool – happiness
Train – helping you to stay on track
Tree of Life – family strength and ties, the link between heaven and earth, balance, harmony. The branches represent the search for learning and knowledge in life
Turtle – endurance, protection, patience, strength, longevity, calm, wisdom
Unicorn – purity, innocence, power, enchantment
Whale – emotional balance, healing, peace, strength
Wishbone – catching bad dreams, luck, good fortune
Wolf – loyalty, generosity, friendliness, compassion, intelligence, strong family ties (see picture for examples)
Yin/Yang – balance, interconnection
Zodiac - horoscope signs (See picture for examples)
