Among the more recognisable coastal motifs from the original Links of London years, the Starfish Charm stands out for its simple organic form and easy wearability.
Crafted in sterling silver, the design models a five-armed starfish with softly tapering points and a lightly textured surface. In its original silver form it has a cool, maritime character; with an 18ct gold-plated finish, the same design becomes warmer, richer and more decorative.
The example currently available is an original 2007 sterling silver Links of London Starfish Charm that has been professionally cleaned, polished and refinished with a fresh layer of 18ct gold plating.
Links of London starfish charm hallmarked 2007
A Familiar Coastal Motif
The starfish has long been associated with the sea, summer travel and coastal life, making it a natural subject for charm jewellery.
Links of London kept the form clear and uncomplicated. The five arms are immediately recognisable, but the soft sculpting and lightly irregular texture prevent the charm from feeling overly graphic.
That balance gives the design much of its appeal: it is decorative without being fussy, and symbolic without needing explanation.
Vintage gold starfish charm with polished finish
From Silver to Gold
The underlying charm is sterling silver, but this example has been professionally refinished in 18ct gold plating.
The change in surface colour gives the design a noticeably different character. Polished silver emphasises the cool, seaside quality of the motif, while gold makes the same form feel warmer and more luxurious.
The shape itself remains unchanged, preserving the original Links of London design beneath the renewed finish.
Professionally restored Links of London gold charm
Professional Restoration
Vintage plated jewellery often loses surface colour gradually through wear, particularly around raised edges and exposed points.
This charm has therefore been professionally cleaned and polished before receiving a fresh layer of 18ct gold plating.
The restoration renews the surface while retaining the original sterling silver charm and its hallmarks. It should be understood as a professionally restored vintage piece rather than an untouched original finish.
Links of London coastal starfish charm front view
Why We Describe It as Gold Plated
Although the term vermeil is often associated with gold applied over sterling silver, it also carries technical requirements relating to the thickness of the gold layer.
Unless those specifications are independently confirmed, the most accurate description is 18ct gold-plated sterling silver.
That wording clearly describes both the original material and the renewed surface.
Links of London coastal starfish charm front view
A Hallmarked 2007 Example
The current example is hallmarked LL, 925 with a date letter for 2007.
That hallmark securely dates this individual charm to the original Links of London period.
Its dated hallmark should not be taken as proof that the Starfish design itself was introduced in 2007, but it does establish the production year of this surviving example.
18ct gold plated sterling silver starfish charm
Designed for Bracelet or Necklace Wear
The charm can be worn from a suitable necklace or bracelet and is supplied with a split ring for Sweetie bracelet attachment.
Its compact five-arm shape works particularly well in a mixed charm arrangement, but it is also distinctive enough to wear alone as a small pendant.
The design naturally suits coastal, travel and summer-themed jewellery, while the gold finish gives it a slightly more dressed character than the silver version.
Vintage 2007 Links of London starfish charm gold plated
The Design in Context
The Links of London Starfish Charm is a good example of the original house taking a familiar natural form and reducing it to a clean, wearable piece of jewellery.
The five-arm silhouette does most of the work. The texture adds character. The gold finish changes the mood without changing the design.
In this restored version, the original 2007 sterling silver charm has been given a renewed 18ct gold-plated surface, creating a warmer interpretation of one of the more enduring seaside motifs in the Links of London charm archive.
Links of London gold starfish charm in sterling silver
Vintage Links of London 18ct gold plated starfish charm
