Fruit motifs appeared in several forms across the original Links of London charm range, and the apple was one of the recurring subjects.

This compact sterling silver Apple Charm is one of the simplest versions: a small three-dimensional polished apple with a sculpted leaf, relying entirely on form and surface rather than enamel, engraving or additional decoration.

It is a particularly restrained design, measuring only around 10mm across, yet still immediately recognisable as an apple when viewed from different angles.

Vintage Links of London apple charm with sculpted leaf

A Three-Dimensional Silver Apple

The charm is modelled as a rounded apple with a softly sculpted body and a small leaf detail at the top.

Unlike flatter charm designs, the apple has a fully three-dimensional construction, allowing the polished silver surface to catch light across its curved form.

The leaf provides the key identifying detail, breaking up the rounded body and giving the design its distinctive silhouette.

Sterling silver apple charm measuring approximately 10mm wide

Dimensions of a Surviving Example

A surviving example documented by Links London measures approximately:

• Apple height: 9mm
• Width: 10mm
• Height including jump ring: 13mm

These compact dimensions place the charm among the smaller figurative designs in the Links of London range.

Despite its size, the rounded construction gives the apple more visual weight than a flat charm of similar dimensions.

Links of London polished apple charm showing rounded form

Standard Links of London Bail

The charm is fitted with the familiar Links of London oval charm and pendant bail measuring approximately 9mm × 7mm.

This allows it to be worn directly from a compatible necklace or bracelet up to approximately 5mm wide.

For Sweetie bracelet wear, it can also be attached using a sterling silver split ring.

Side view of vintage sterling silver apple charm

Links of London Marks

The surviving example documented here carries the Links of London three-ring logo and is marked S925.

There is no date letter on this particular charm.

This marking style is consistent with later Links of London production, but without a dated hallmark a precise year should not be assigned to the individual piece.

Links of London apple charm showing leaf detail

More Than One Apple Design

Links of London produced more than one apple charm over the years.

Surviving examples include polished silver apples, enamelled versions and other decorative interpretations of the same fruit motif.

This means that visual similarity alone is not enough to treat every Links of London apple charm as the same product.

The example documented here is the compact all-silver form with a polished three-dimensional body and sculpted leaf, and should be distinguished from red enamel and other later or differently decorated apple designs.

Later-production Links of London silver apple charm

A Minimal Approach to a Figurative Charm

The appeal of this apple lies in how little decoration it needs.

There is no colour, inscription or gemstone. Instead, the design relies on proportion, polished silver and the small leaf to communicate the subject.

This makes it more understated than many novelty or enamelled charms while still retaining the character expected from a figurative Links of London design.

Small three-dimensional sterling silver apple charm

Condition of the Surviving Example

The example documented here has been professionally cleaned and polished and remains in good vintage condition.

As with any genuine vintage piece, minor traces consistent with previous ownership and age may remain.

Links of London polished silver apple charm front view

Documenting the Silver Apple Charm

An original Links of London catalogue title, product reference and retail price for this exact polished silver version have not yet been recovered.

For that reason, Links of London Sterling Silver Apple Charm is used as a clear descriptive name based on the observable design, material and surviving markings.

The surviving example nevertheless provides a useful reference for the design through its 9mm × 10mm proportions, three-dimensional construction, sculpted leaf, standard oval bail and later S925 marking.

It is a small but characteristic example of how Links of London translated everyday objects and familiar motifs into compact sterling silver charms.

intage Links of London sterling silver Apple Charm