Locks are just as symbolic as keys and in many of the same ways. A lock represents security, safety, finality. Locks are romantic—think of the many famous bridges in European cities heavy with the locks of lovers! So, like many talismans that are calling consumers’ names, locks are perfectly primed to sell right now.

For some, charm jewelry feels playful and nostalgic — as a child of the '90s, my interlocking Italian charm bracelets were the epitome of cool. To others, a charm is an incredibly meaningful heirloom or symbol, serving as an identity marker in the form of a bracelet, necklace, earrings, or a ring.