Sterling silver charm representing Turkey

July 4th, 2009
  • Where can I purchase a sterling silver charm representing the country of Turkey? I don't want the Thankgiving turkey. The charm doesn't have to come from the country but just a representation (such as the outline of the country.)


  • Not easy - Would you consider a tulip charm? The tulip is strongly associated with Turkey and some people even call it the Turkish national flower. "The Turks of the Ottoman Empire were the first culture to celebrate the beauty of the tulip and to begin to cultivate and hybridize the flower. The tulip remains the national flower of modern Turkey." http://www.bulb.com/historymyth/passion.asp More on Turkish tulips: http://www.safrancarpets.com/lale.html http://www.atamanhotel.com/tulips.html http://www.byegm.gov.tr/yayinlarimiz/NEWSPOT/1998/Aug/N19.htm


  • Hello icecream79-ga, I, too, would like to have more information about what kind of symbols would be acceptable. The star and crescent from the Turkish flag immediately comes to mind and I’ve found some charms in both gold and silver and various styles. I also thought that the “blue eye” charms might be fun and add color to a sterling silver charm bracelet. http://www.caravanturkey.com/nazarlik.html I wasn’t able to find any charms that have the outline of the country or possibly a representation of the Bosporus. I also came up empty handed on famous buildings -- Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace or a generic minaret. I’d like to know more about your preferences before I try to answer your question. Thanks. czh


  • Since you did not mention how much you were willing to spend on such a charm, here is a place where you may have one made just for you. The prices on the charms shown all range under $20 US and the prices shown are all for sterling silver. The examples shown are charms made as country cut out maps. Most Charms are available in 14K Gold (G), Sterling Silver (SS), 10K Gold (10K) and Gold Plate (GP) - and they are engraveable. Turkey is not one of the map charms pictured on the page but that does not mean they don't have them available. To find out if they do, call 800 362-7445. If they don't have one, they will make one up to order. Custom made pieces may (probabely) carry a higher price than ready made pieces already in stock. You wanted to know where you could buy such a charm. This is the place. Rose Petal Nautical Gifts and Jewellery of Cape Cod http://shop.store.yahoo.com/rosepetal/encouncutcha.html The page is a Yahoo store page. If you can't access without being a Yahoo member, just sign up and try again, you will get there. Search - Google Terms - national cut out map charms If I may clarify anything before you rate the answer, please ask. Cheers digsalot


  • I'm not interested in the tulip, but it's a good suggestion. I would be interested in the star and cresent. But I would want the cresent to be on the left and the star on the right to duplicate the Turkish flag.


  • You can find a turkish flag charm here: http://www.carinacharms.com/cgi-bin/carina/CH2775.html The only thing is that the charm is 18kt gold over stainless with full color enamel rather than sterling. Price is $18 US. I still think your best bet would be the cut out map charm mentioned in the main part of the answer. As I said, I have no idea what you are willing to spend since you didn't mention it and there may be a hefty premium for custom made goods if they do not have a Turkish map charm in stock. But it is a place where you could have them made. You mentioned in your question that a charm shaped like the country would be acceptable. Though I imagine Rose Petal Nautical Gifts and Jewellery of Cape Cod could make up a flag charm for you if that is what you would rather have. Cheers digs







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