Chow Charm - Authentic Dog Breed Jewelry in Sterling Silver | Made in USA

At 7.6 grams of solid .925 sterling silver, this Chow Chow charm is one of the heftiest dog breed charms in our collection — Made in USA and impossible to mistake for a lightweight import.

Solid sterling silver has a weight and coolness that hollow mass-produced charms simply cannot fake. This piece is lost-wax cast using a 6,500-year-old technique dating back to ancient Egypt, then hand-finished through progressive polishing stages to achieve a mirror-bright surface. No two pieces come out exactly identical.

The Chow Chow's massive lion-like mane, deep-set eyes, and sturdy build are all rendered in full 3D relief. One of the oldest known dog breeds, the Chow Chow originated in northern China over 2,000 years ago and is famous for its distinctive blue-black tongue — one of only two breeds with this trait. Chinese emperors kept Chow Chows as palace guards, and the breed's name may derive from the Cantonese word for "edible" or from pidgin English for miscellaneous cargo.

A meaningful gift for Chow Chow owners, rare breed collectors, or anyone fascinated by ancient dog lineages. Wear it on a charm bracelet, as a pendant, or pair two with ear wires for earrings. A sterling silver jump ring is included and attached.