Each island tells a Story. Collect Them All. One Memorable Island At A Time.
It all started on St. Maarten. island charms As an artist and designer I m always creating something. The artist in me finds inspiration from everything and everyone around me, then the designer-side works endless hours to develop that inspiration into a finished product. Island Charms started just that way. While living on St. Maarten I worked with visitors everyday. St. Maarten/St. Martin is one of the most popular vacation islands in the Caribbean, with it s dual Dutch/French nations, numerous soft sand beaches, night life and tax and duty free shopping. The visitors I met were always looking for something unique to take back home with them, both to remember their stay as well as share their stories with friends and family. The first St. Maarten/St. Martin charm was cast in jewelers brass with Rhodium and gold plating and sold in shops throughout the island such as Lord & Hunter, Shipwreck, AMA and others. It was a great success! Today our charms are cast in solid.925 sterling silver with the addition of stunning Swarovski crystals for a touch of sparkle. Miss St. Maarten Hawaiian Tropic
Precious memories deserve precious materials. Our charms all start with the island itself. An intricate replica is designed and expertly crafted fashioned in stainless steel by skilled artisans. These models are the basis for all of the molds that are used to cast our charms. Each individual charm requires its own mold and careful control is taken to assure the finished charm maintains the same precision as the original. Once the charms are cast and cooled a lengthy process of hand polishing is done, and a sterling silver jump ring is soldered into place. The final step is the placment of the Swarovski crystal and, in the case of the gold charms, plating in 14 kt gold. Your charms are all cast in the highest quality sterling silver. Etched on the back of each charm you will find the.925 quality mark along with the island s name. Collectables should be just that: a thing of remembrance that remains as beautiful as the day you bought it. Island Charms are made to last.
Displayed to charm. All of our charms are beautifully packaged on a descriptive gift card that includes the country flag and a sentence or two about the heritage of the island, then sealed in a clear cellophane packet. The top edge of the cards are also color coded in gold and silver to simplify your inventory management. For retail presentation, a custom glass framed display for one to ten charm is provided. The elegant display can hang on a wall or requires only a minimum of counter space.
The Collections. Charms themselves are not unique. Interesting, high quality and meaningfully designed charms are unique. When it comes to visitors and islanders alike, Island Charms provides a beautiful way to reminisce or display loyalties. These charms are solid, substantial mementos that will be cherished as keepsakes and well appreciated as gifts. Island Charms are available on our website, islandcharms.net, or at wholesale, with small minimum orders. If you are interested in catalogue sheets and pricing please contact me at dalejames@islandcharms.net or call me directly at 1-617-759-9955. I am also available for Skype conversations. island charms island charms Anguilla Anguilla Caribbean Collection Antigua Caribbean Collection Antigua Aruba Dominican Republic Grand Bahama Grand Cayman Jamaica Aruba Dominican Republic Grand Bahama Grand Cayman Jamaica Good Day! St. Martin / St. Maarten Island Charms 2011 St. Martin / St. Maarten Page 1 Dale James Founder & Designer dalejames@islandcharms.com www.islandcharms.net 1-617-759 9955 Island Charms 2011 Page 1