Apple Beads Peruvian Ceramic | Hand Painted Ceramic Beads | Jewelry Making Supplies | Handmade in Peru
The apple on the teacher's desk traces back to frontier schoolhouses, when farm families helped pay teachers in produce — and the habit outlived the barter economy, turning the apple into the universal symbol of the classroom. That long history is exactly why apple jewelry remains a perennial teacher-appreciation gift.
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This version is the half-apple cut: glossy red ceramic with a small green leaf at the stem, 0.375 inches across, its flatter profile sitting nicely against the skin when worn as a charm. The saturated red glaze holds its own next to either gold or silver findings.
Listed one at a time, it fits its most common job — one apple on a necklace chain, one dangling from a bookmark, one knotted into an end-of-year bracelet from the class. The 2mm hole accepts headpins and fine cords without any reaming. At this weight, even a cluster of several stays comfortable on a charm bracelet.
Beyond the classroom, it slots neatly into farmers-market and orchard-themed designs alongside other fruit beads, where that bold red becomes the anchor color of the whole strand.
Charm Dimensions
Most Xinar charms measure approximately 10–25 mm including bail. Sizes vary by design — check each product's specifications above for exact measurements.
Chain Length Reference
| Length | Style | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| 16" / 41 cm | Choker | Sits close to the base of the neck |
| 18" / 46 cm | Standard | Falls at the collarbone — most popular |
| 20" / 51 cm | Matinee | Rests just below the collarbone |
| 24" / 61 cm | Opera | Falls near the top of the bust |
| 30" / 76 cm | Rope | Long layering length, mid-torso |
Our sterling silver charms pair well with 18" chains — the most versatile everyday length.
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Love this half apple! Super cute
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