Meet the Staffordshire Dog Charm: A Tiny Treasure with a Big Story

Our newest addition to the Brave Daughters charm collection will definitely catch your eye. 

The Staffordshire Dog Charm is inspired by one of history's most beloved decorative objects: the iconic Staffordshire dog figurines. Equal parts nostalgic, collectible, and wonderfully whimsical, this charm transforms a centuries-old design into something you can wear every day.

Available in gold vermeil and sterling silver, it's designed to become part of your story—whether it's your first charm or the newest addition to a collection you've been building over time.

The Story Behind the Staffordshire Dog

Long before charm necklaces became personal collections of memories, Staffordshire dogs were treasured objects in the home.

Originating in England during the 19th century, Staffordshire dog figurines were hand-painted ceramic sculptures traditionally displayed on mantels, bookshelves, and fireplaces. They often appeared in pairs, quietly standing watch over a room, becoming symbols of loyalty, companionship, good fortune, and home.

Today, they're beloved by antique collectors, interior designers, and vintage enthusiasts alike. Their expressive faces and unmistakable silhouettes have become an enduring design icon—one that feels just as charming today as it did generations ago.

Our Staffordshire Dog Charm takes that familiar silhouette and reimagines it as a wearable keepsake, bringing a little piece of vintage history into your everyday jewelry collection.

Vintage Inspiration, Reimagined

One of our favorite things about designing charms is finding inspiration in unexpected places.

we love creating pieces that feel timeless—objects that could just as easily have been discovered in an antique market as they could be worn with your favorite white tee.

The Staffordshire Dog Charm is exactly that.

It's playful without feeling childish.

Classic without feeling traditional.

A conversation piece that somehow still goes with everything.

It's the kind of charm that makes someone ask, "Where did you find that?"

And that's exactly the point.

How We'd Style It

One of our favorite ways to wear the Staffordshire Dog Charm is mixed with pieces that bring together different symbols, textures, and shapes.

Try pairing it with:

Coin charms for a vintage-inspired look
Initials or letters for something more personal
Celestial motifs to create an eclectic collection
Sculptural charms that play with different silhouettes
Simple chains that let the charm become the focal point

The beauty of charm styling is that there aren't any rules. Every combination tells a different story.

Some people build around meaning.

Others build around aesthetics.

We love both.

Made for Our Jumbo Clasp Pieces

The Staffordshire Dog Charm was designed to fit beautifully on our jumbo clasp pieces, making it easy to switch up your look whenever inspiration strikes.

Wear it on its own for an understated statement, or mix it with multiple charms to create a necklace that evolves over time.

The oversized clasp also makes rearranging your collection simple, so adding a new favorite never means starting over.

It's another chapter in our growing permanent charm collection, inspired by vintage objects, designed for modern wear, and made to be collected for years to come.