Book charms have been popular for over a century, first adorning bracelets in the late 1880s. Queen Victoria is believed to have had at least one.
Book charms have become a popular niche among charm collectors. Antique book charms, often made from sterling silver, can feature intricate engravings, enamel accents, and even hinged book covers, some opening to reveal tiny turning pages.
Some of the most sought after book charms are tiny photo albums, containing miniature photographs of people or places, particularly holiday destinations. During the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, miniature photo book charms were a popular souvenir, especially of the Royal Family. These charms, often containing photos of the King, Queen and other members of the Royal Family, were made for events such as Coronations or weddings.
My Love Story A contemporary charm which opens to reveal two red enamel love hearts. Available here while in stock.
More modern book charms have continued to delight, with themes ranging from miniature replicas of classic novels to custom charms that open to display family photos or personalised messages. Whether vintage or newly crafted, sterling silver book charms remain a wonderful way of treasuring a memory or communicating a meaning and they make the perfect present for an avid reader, an English literature student or a bookworm.
An exquisitely engraved, decorative Victorian book charm, made in 1896.
An opening bookcase charm made by Nuvo 1960s-1970s.