Speaking as one, moms are hard to shop for. Apparently I’m doubly hard to shop for, because I’ve got a birthday right around Christmas. Hubs is always asking me what I want, but I’m terrible at thinking of anything.
A few weeks ago I met Heather at my local kids swap and we started chatting. When she showed me her South Hill Designs jewelry and charms, I knew this was exactly what I was looking for: something to remind me of my family wherever I go.
South Hill Designs is best known for their locket necklaces, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out they also make bracelets, earrings, and even dog tags. But really, I was most interested in all the ways I could customize a locket with backgrounds, charms, and crystals to create a personal collection of memories.
And as far as locket jewelry goes, it’s not just necklaces. South Hill Designs also has locket bracelets. Heather sent me one of their new graphite locket bracelets and some charms to review. I love the black finish and the gender-neutral leather cuff style of this bracelet. I’m not usually one for super delicate or girly jewelry, and this bracelet fits my style perfectly.
I picked four birthstones to represent my family. March aquamarine for Tee, May emerald for hubby, August peridot for Kay, and December blue zircon for me. I also received two silver tone crystal letters: T for Tee, and K for Kay. It just works out that all our family birthstones are in the blue-green colour family, and they look fantastic with the sparkly letters. I love the way they jingle softly inside the locket.
When it comes to buying jewelry, I’m very careful about what I wear next to my skin. I have a nickel allergy, and if I wear jewelry with the slightest bit of nickel in it, my skin gets itchy and breaks out into a bad rash. Unfortunately, nickel is very commonly used to harden alloys. Because of that, I almost always go with sterling silver or stainless steel (or platinum in the case of my wedding rings).
I asked Heather if there was any nickel in this bracelet, and she assured me there wasn’t, but honestly you never know until you try it. I’ve been wearing this bracelet for weeks now, including three full days non-stop, and I haven’t had any reaction to the metal at all. If you have nickel allergies, rest assured this piece is safe to wear.
I was initially worried that the magnetic clasp might come open unexpectedly and lose the charms. I’m happy to report that the four closures around the edges seems pretty secure to me, and even after lots of use, I have never had a problem with the locket opening when I didn’t want it to. For a little extra security, Heather recommended keeping the hinge side closest to my hand and the opening towards my elbow. When you do open the locket, be very careful because the frame is quite shallow and it’s super easy for the charms to fall out and get lost.
My only issue was with the pin-style clasp. It’s incredibly tight at first, and I had to pull on it so hard I was worried the strap or the metal pin might come off. It never did though, and after a few uses the strap hole loosened up a bit. Heather knows her products and advised me to open and close it a few times before actually putting the bracelet on. I followed her advice, and it definitely helped.
And now you know what Mom wants!
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Design and purchase your special personalized jewelry at South Hill Designs. The graphite locket bracelet retails for $50 and individual charms are $5 each.
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Disclosure: I received a sample item for review. All opinions expressed are completely honest and my own. Your experience may differ.
I would pick the sea turtle and sea horse charms (my kids favorite animals) and the family coin.
I would choose Mama gold coin and for charms I would love the crystal butterfly and peach rose butterfly
I would choose the DAUGHTER’ MEDIUM SILVER COIN with the HYACINTH CRYSTAL charm and the SILVER CRYSTAL K charm.
I would choose the rose gold Love coin with the Crystal heart charm and the rose gold key charm.
I like the Love large Gold Coin with Silver Crystal Initials.
I would choose the ‘AMOR’ Medium Silver Coin and Silver Crystal letter charms. The letters would be a C and a P.
I would choose the family silver coin the then I would choose some crystal letters K and Dylan fir my son and husband
I would choose the Familia medium rose gold coin and the peach rose butterfly, silver letter J and H
I would pick “passion” and the artist palette and a Tea cup
That is so neat! It somewhat looks like a watch. I love how you can easily change out the charms!
I would choose the FAMILIA’ LARGE ROSE GOLD COIN and CREAMROSE PEARLS and a CRYSTAL FOR JUNE.
I would pick the Gold Madisson chain
I would pick the Daughter Coin with the February Birth Stone and the Crystal M letter. Gorgeous stuff!
I would love to pick out one for my daughter, I would choose the ‘DREAM’ MEDIUM SILVER COIN, the GOLD STAR & the WISHBONE!
The daughter coin and the pacific opal crystal – lovely!
The love coin, with February and July birthstones.
I’d select the familia coin and the white airplane and cruise ship charms.
I would pick the sea turtle and sea horse charms. Those are super cute!
I would pick the faith medium silver coin with a WHITE ICHTHYS FISH and CRYSTAL FOR APRIL
I like ROSE CHANNEL EARRING MADE WITH SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
I would give it to my mom, and use the inititals ckss
I would pick the Daughter Coin with the March Birth Stone and the Crystal E letter. Beautiful!
I would get my families birthstone colors!
I LOVE THE VINTAGE GOLD STAR CHARM, AND ETERNITY. THE ‘GRACE’ MEDIUM SILVER COIN
I would get the true rose gold coin and April and December birthstone charms.
I would skip the coin and just get some vintage flowers and pearl accents, though it’s too bad they don’t have a tool to let us see the chosen combinations together. I, for once, would love to know how big are the pearls in comparison with the charms, or how the vintage silver will look with the modern locket silver and my imagination just isn’t that good…
The medium silver Familial coin and the octagonal crystals
I like the
‘BLESSED’ ROSE GOLD COIN
GOLD STAR
HALF MOON CLEAR CRYSTALS
I would pick the AMETHYST BUTTERFLY in honor of my brother!
I like the rose gold anchor, gold arrow, and crystal for august.
I’d pick the “dream” coin in silver and the lighthouse charm and silver anchor charm!
I would pick the family – lge rose gold coin and for the charm it would be a rose gold heart – thanks
I like the ‘AMOR’ MEDIUM SILVER COIN and vintage cross and gold buddha head
I would pick the Tree of Life, the crystal for October & Karma.
“MOM’ Large Rose Gold Coin, Gold Heart W/Red Crystals and 2 Crystals for April, Silver Crystal D and Silver Crystal K..
I like the MINI ROSE GOLD LOCKET WITH CRYSTALS locket
I like the AMETHYST BUTTERFLY charm, gold key charm and the ‘LOVE’ ROSE GOLD COIN
the amor large rose gold coin silver infinity charm and either compass or yoga charm or maybe a screen and droplet instead
I LOVE THE GRAPHITE LOCKET BRACELET
I would choose the DAUGHTER’ MEDIUM ROSE GOLD Coin and the Oct. & Aug. Girl birthstone charms
I would choose the Blessed coin with the Hamsa Hand and Evil Eye
I would choose the ‘DAUGHTER’ LARGE ROSE GOLD COIN” and DADDY’S PRINCESS and I LOVE TO READ charms if I won.
I think I would chose the GRAPHITE LOCKET BRACELET,its so pretty
I would choose the AMOR’ MEDIUM SILVER COIN with a HYACINTH CRYSTAL and PACIFIC OPAL CRYSTAL.
I would pick the love coin and the infinity charm 🙂
I would choose the CRYSTAL HEART Charm and the LOVE’ LARGE ROSE GOLD COIN <3
‘MAMA’ MEDIUM SILVER COIN
PACIFIC OPAL CRYSTAL
I would choose the background coin “Inspire” in silver with the birthstone charms of my children birthdays: June & August. Thanks !
I like the Grace coin, maybe in rose gold, and the horseshoe charm.
I like the “TRUE” coin & I would pick dog related charms.