A teddy bear charm symbolises comfort, childhood and unconditional love. The teddy bear takes its name from President Theodore Roosevelt, who famously spared a bear on a 1902 hunting trip, inspiring the first Teddy's Bear. As jewellery, the charm keeps a favourite childhood feeling of safety close by. Shop Silver or Shop Gold
A teddy bear charm bottles the safest feeling most of us ever know: being small, comforted and completely loved. It stands for childhood, kindness and the people who make us feel at home.
How the teddy bear got its name: In November 1902, American president Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt went bear hunting in Mississippi. When his party cornered and tied a bear so he could shoot it, Roosevelt refused, calling it unsporting. Cartoonist Clifford Berryman drew the scene as 'Drawing the Line in Mississippi', and the little bear in his cartoons captured hearts everywhere. Brooklyn shopkeepers Morris and Rose Michtom made a stuffed bear, asked the president's permission to call it 'Teddy's Bear', and a legend was born. Across the Atlantic, German toymaker Richard Steiff was creating his own jointed bears at almost exactly the same time. A symbol of comfort. More than a century later, the teddy bear still means unconditional love. It is the toy children confide in, the keepsake adults cannot throw away, the shorthand for softness in a hard world. A vintage teddy, with its old-fashioned character, adds a layer of nostalgia: the childhood of parents and grandparents as well as our own.
What the teddy bear charm represents
Worn on a bracelet or necklace, a teddy bear charm keeps that comfort close in grown-up life. It can honour a childhood memory, a treasured bear, or the person who was your safe place.
Who the teddy bear charm suits
It makes a tender gift for new mums and dads, godchildren reaching milestone birthdays, grandparents, and friends who need a hug from afar. It suits new baby celebrations, christenings, eighteenth and twenty-first birthdays and comfort gifts in tough times.
The design behind the teddy bear charm
The Lily Charmed vintage teddy bear charm has a sweetly old-fashioned look, his head at a juanty angle giving him personality, made from recycled 925 sterling silver with a tarnish-resistant rhodium plating, or plated in warm 18ct gold. Each finish of the teddy bear hangs from a universal hinged clasp that opens onto Pandora bracelets and most charm carriers.
How to wear the teddy bear charm
Wear the teddy solo as a private comfort, or pair it with a heart charm to say loved since childhood. It also sits sweetly beside an initial charm for the child it celebrates. Find the vintage teddy bear charm among our love and luck charms, with matching earrings and charm necklaces.
It is named after American president Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt. On a 1902 hunting trip in Mississippi he refused to shoot a captive bear, a moment made famous by a newspaper cartoon. Shopkeepers Morris and Rose Michtom then created a stuffed bear and, with his permission, called it Teddy's Bear.
What does a teddy bear charm symbolise?
Comfort, childhood and unconditional love. The teddy bear is the toy that keeps our secrets and survives our growing up, so the charm carries that feeling of safety into adult life. A vintage-style bear adds nostalgia too, recalling the treasured toys of earlier generations.
Who is a teddy bear charm a good gift for?
New mums and dads, godchildren, grandparents and anyone who needs a hug they can wear. It suits new baby celebrations, christenings, milestone birthdays and comfort gifts during tough times. It is also a sweet way to remember a childhood bear that meant the world.
Does the vintage teddy bear charm come in gold?
Yes. There is an 18ct gold plated version over recycled sterling silver, alongside the recycled 925 sterling silver charm with its tarnish-resistant rhodium finish. The two share the same hinged clasp design, so either will fit Pandora bracelets and most charm necklaces and carriers.
What charms pair well with a Vintage Teddy Bear?
Any charms that give the feeling of love or nostalgia. Try a comforting biscuit charm, a heart, or a mix tape - any charm that makes you feel warmth.
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