Papoose Charm Sterling Silver | Cradleboard Jewelry | Native American Inspired Jewelry | Made in USA
Among Indigenous nations across North America, the cradleboard answered a question every parent still asks: how do you keep a baby safe and close while life's work goes on? Bound snugly to the board, an infant could travel anywhere its mother went, which is why the papoose endures as an emblem of protection and the bond between parent and child.
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This 3D charm renders the whole scene in miniature — the child's face, the wrapping, and the protective frame all stay legible at 1/2" by roughly 13/16". It weighs 3 grams in solid .925 silver, spun-cast so the molten metal reaches every fine recess, then carried through four rounds of hand polishing. Made in USA.
Give it for a baby shower, a first Mother's Day, or a grandmother's bracelet, or fold it into a Southwestern collection alongside kachina and petroglyph designs. Small as it is, it carries one of the warmest meanings in the entire Western line.
The attached sterling silver jump ring lets it move straight onto a bracelet, necklace chain, or keepsake cord.
Charm Dimensions
Most Xinar charms measure approximately 10–25 mm including bail. Sizes vary by design — check each product's specifications above for exact measurements.
Chain Length Reference
| Length | Style | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| 16" / 41 cm | Choker | Sits close to the base of the neck |
| 18" / 46 cm | Standard | Falls at the collarbone — most popular |
| 20" / 51 cm | Matinee | Rests just below the collarbone |
| 24" / 61 cm | Opera | Falls near the top of the bust |
| 30" / 76 cm | Rope | Long layering length, mid-torso |
Our sterling silver charms pair well with 18" chains — the most versatile everyday length.
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Delighted to find this. Will give a nice touch to the story.
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