Chihuahua Charm Sterling Silver | Dog Charm | Made in USA

Solid sterling silver has a weight and coolness in the hand that hollow mass-produced imports simply cannot replicate. This charm is cast using the lost-wax method, then individually hand-polished through progressive stages -- rough filing, tripoli compound, rouge polish, and final buffing. The result is a mirror-bright finish with crisp detail on the Chihuahua's apple-shaped head and alert ears.

Chihuahuas are the oldest breed in the Americas, with ancestry traced to the Techichi, a small companion dog kept by the Toltec civilization in Mexico as early as the 9th century. Despite weighing as little as two pounds in real life, Chihuahuas are known for fierce loyalty and a fearless attitude that belies their size. This charm captures that bold, upright stance.

Perfect for Chihuahua moms and dads, toy breed enthusiasts, or anyone who believes the best things come in small packages. Attach it to a charm bracelet, hang from a delicate chain as a pendant, or pair two with ear wires for Chi-lover earrings. A fitting birthday or adoption-day gift.