Forget Me Not Charm Meaning

Silver & Gold Forget Me Not Flower Charm on Necklace

A forget me not charm symbolises remembrance and lasting love. In the language of flowers it asks to be kept in someone's thoughts forever. The name comes from a medieval German legend in which a drowning knight threw the flowers to his love, crying forget me not. Shop our forget me not cham in silver and gold

A forget me not charm is one of the most touching flowers you can give. It stands for remembrance, faithful love and staying in someone's heart.

Remembrance and lasting love: The forget me not has meant true love and remembrance for centuries. Its very name is a request, to be kept in someone's thoughts and never forgotten. That makes it a comforting flower to give in memory of a loved one, and a heartfelt token between people parted by distance, or those with a loved one with alzheimers or dementia.

A medieval legend: The name comes from a German legend of the age of knights. Walking beside a river with his love, a knight bent to gather the little blue flowers, but his armour dragged him into the current. As he was swept away he threw the posy to her and called out vergiss mein nicht, forget me not. The phrase spread across German-speaking Europe and reached English by the 1530s.

Why the flower fits: The forget me not is tiny and easily missed, an uncommon true blue, and blooms only briefly each spring. All of that made it feel like the perfect emblem of something precious and fleeting, worth holding onto.

What the forget me not charm represents

Worn on a bracelet or necklace, the forget me not charm keeps a memory close, honours someone who has passed, or tells a faraway friend they are not forgotten.

Who the forget me not charm suits

It is a gentle gift for someone grieving, a friend or family member moving away, or a loved one you want to reassure. It suits memorial gifts, long-distance friendships and anniversaries of remembrance.

The design behind the forget me not charm

The Lily Charmed forget me not charm comes in two finishes: recycled 925 sterling silver with tarnish-resistant rhodium plating, and the same delicate bloom plated in warm 18ct gold. The forget me not wears a universal hinged clasp, so Pandora bracelets and most charm carriers are all fair game.

How to wear the forget me not charm

Wear it alone as a quiet keepsake, or pair it with a birthstone or initial charm that represents the person you are remembering. Some people add it to a memory bracelet alongside other meaningful charms they have collected over the years. Browse our other nature charms to make it truly personal.

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Silver Forget Me Not Flower Stud Earrings - Lily Charmed

Pair of silver forget me not flower-shaped stud earrings on a white background

Silver Forget Me Not Stud Earrings £45.00

Gold Forget Me Not Flower Charm on Charm Bracelet

Gold Plated Forget Me Not Flower Charm £40.00

Silver Forget Me Not Flower Charm on Charm Bracelet

Silver Forget Me Not Flower Charm £40.00

Silver Forget me Not Flower Stacking Ring by Lily Charmed

Silver Forget me Not Stacking Ring £40.00

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Forget Me Not Charm FAQs

What does a forget me not charm mean?

A forget me not charm means remembrance and lasting love. In the language of flowers the bloom asks to be kept in someone's thoughts forever, which is why it is so often given in memory of a loved one or between friends parted by distance.

Where does the forget me not legend come from?

The name comes from a medieval German legend. A knight gathering the flowers by a river was dragged under by his armour, and as the current carried him off he threw the posy to his love and called out vergiss mein nicht, forget me not.

Is a forget me not charm suitable as a memorial gift?

Yes. The forget me not is one of the most heartfelt remembrance flowers, so the charm makes a gentle memorial or sympathy gift. Many people pair it with a birthstone or initial charm to represent the person they are keeping close. Consider the forget me not for those with loved ones who are suffering with Alzheimers or dementia, it keeps their loved one's close to their hearts.

Does the Forget Me Not Flower charm come in silver and gold?

Yes - the forget me knot is available in silver and gold - and has matching earrings available too.

What charms pair well with a Forget Me Not Flower?

Pair our love themed charms with the forget me not, a heart, star or angel wings charm would make a sentimental gift - a sun, bee or butterfly would be lovely choices for a nature themed necklace or bracelet Add other flower charms, a daisy, sunflower or daffodil - for a flower theme. Or for those that like to live outdoors, a welly boot, and wild animals. Express yourself.