Yoyo Charm Sterling Silver | Toy Jewelry | Made in USA
A yo-yo in mid-spin — the toy that has mesmerized children and world champions alike — cast in .925 sterling silver and Made in USA. This 1.8-gram 3D charm captures the disc shape and string groove of the world's oldest mechanical toy.
Each yo-yo is created through lost-wax casting, where a wax model is encased in plaster, burned out at 1,350 degrees, and replaced with molten sterling silver. The disc profile, axle groove, and string loop are all visible in this miniature. Hand-finishing brings each piece to a polished shine.
The yo-yo traces its origins to ancient Greece, where terracotta discs on strings were played with by children around 500 BC. The name "yo-yo" comes from the Philippines, where it may have been used as a weapon. In 1928, Pedro Flores brought the yo-yo to America and launched a craze that has never fully faded. This charm measures 5/8" x 1/2". A sterling silver jump ring comes included and attached.
A playful gift for yo-yo competitors, vintage toy collectors, anyone who still remembers how to "Walk the Dog," or kids discovering the magic of the string for the first time. Wear it as a pendant or add it to a bracelet of childhood memories.
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