Crystal Petite Bear Charm - Gold Stainless Steel Pave - 9x16mm

Crystal Petite Bear Charm - The Smallest Bear, Set All Over

Barely bigger than a fingernail and covered from ears to toes. At 8.8mm wide, 16.4mm tall and 5mm deep, weighing just 2.1g, this is the smallest bear in the collection - and the one with the highest density of sparkle, with around 30 clear crystals set across a body that has almost no plain metal left showing. One paw is raised in a wave; the other rests at its side.

Small and fully set is a harder combination to make than it looks. Every stone here sits in its own cup on a curved surface, at a scale where there is very little room for error, and the result is a charm that throws light out of all proportion to its size. It is the one to choose when you want the sparkle without the weight - it will not drag a fine chain out of shape, and it layers under a cuff or beside a watch without catching. A natural first charm for a JewelBuild™ stack in gold-tone stainless steel.

FAQs

1. Are these real diamonds?
No, and we would rather say so plainly. These are clear crystal stones, individually set - the same technique used for fine pave, with a costume stone. The honesty is so you know exactly what you are buying and how to care for it.

2. Is it too small to notice?
No - being fully set is what saves it. A plain charm at this size does disappear, but around 30 stones across a curved body catch light from every angle, so it registers as a bright point rather than a small lump of metal. It is small in the hand and surprisingly visible on the wrist.

3. Will it suit a delicate chain?
Better than any of our other bears. At 2.1g it is light enough for the finest paperclip or cable chain without pulling it out of line, which is exactly what a heavier charm will do.

4. Does it react to a magnet?
No - this one tests fully non-magnetic. Some of our other steel charms show a faint pull, which is normal for cast stainless steel and not a sign of a cheaper metal. Full explanation in Is Magnetic Steel Jewellery Fake?.

5. What does a bear charm mean?
Bears carry strength and protection in most traditions, and comfort in nearly all of them - the guardian and the soft toy at once. Explore the meanings behind our motifs at JewelMotif™.

6. Is it suitable as a gift?
Especially for a first piece of jewellery, or for someone who prefers small and subtle over large and obvious. Every order arrives gift-ready - see JewelGift™.

7. How do I care for the set crystals?
The steel body is tarnish-resistant and hypoallergenic like the rest of our range, but set crystals need slightly gentler handling than plain steel: keep this charm away from ultrasonic cleaners, high water pressure, perfume and solvents, which can dull or loosen stones over time. Wipe with a dry soft cloth or a soft dry brush. Full guidance at our Steel Care Card and the JewelCare™ hub.

How to Style the Crystal Petite Bear

This is the bear that joins a stack rather than leading one. Run two or three charms along a bracelet and let it sit among them, or wear it alone on a fine chain where its size becomes the point. It also works as a second bear beside a larger one - the difference in scale reads as deliberate. Browse the whole MiniCharm™ range and the bracelet bases built for it, or start your stack at JewelBuild™.