It’s officially vacation season, and what better way to celebrate than to acquire a marvelous travel-themed pendant? Even if you're a longtime collector of sentimental charms and other precious trinkets, these new talismans can double as souvenirs (very stylish ones!) for places and journeys you treasure.
Among the new releases are heirloom-worthy compasses, protective slogans, and customizable globes and medallions. These jewels can inspire a future trip, commemorate an old one—or be a daily reminder of certain places, people, and experiences. Now get to packing!
Jewelry designer Annoushka Ducas’s fascination with charms began at a young age, “when her mother would give her a small trinket or memento from her travels,” according to her website. She's channeled that fervor into some of the most covetable charms on offer today, including this spinning compass that's bound to help you stay on course. Annoushka 18k yellow gold spinning compass pendant with mother of pearl, white quartz, and diamonds, $10,000
NeverNot's Travel collection consists of luggage pendants that mix colored gems with diamonds. NeverNot 14k yellow gold with multi-color sapphires and diamonds The World Is Yours pendant, $15,943
Alison Lou is a go-to designer for playful and cheeky jewels, and this Away You Go pendant is a perfect example of her work's exuberance. Choose from twelve different colors of enamel, and you’re ready for your next in-flight experience. Alison Lou 14k yellow gold and enamel pendant, $3,015
Jessica Hendricks Yee created the Zahava brand that consists of modern heirlooms created “with the intention of elevating your celebrations,” she says. That includes traveling, and this golden atlas pendant can help you do just that by allowing you to place a diamond (or multiple diamonds) anywhere on the tiny world. Zahava 10k gold with pavé diamonds atlas charm necklace, $2,680
Heather B. Moore's collection offers endless personalization options that allow you to mark memorable moments—in this case with hand-stamped coordinates of your choice. Heather B. Moore 14k yellow gold with blue sapphire coordinates, $5,836
Rosanne Karmes, the founder and designer of Sydney Evan, has been designing jewelry for over 20 years. This precious hotel key tag pendant is a winner for commemorating a honeymoon or anniversary trip. Sydney Evan 14k gold with diamonds love hotel tag charm, $1,540
Marlo Laz creates collections filled with slogans and phrases in vintage-feeling fonts. Her En Route collection is an homage to travelers. Marlo Laz 14k yellow gold with diamonds and a pink sapphire, $6,200
Athens-based designer Christina Alexiou's Tokens of Love heart pieces are gorgeous amulets of love. This pierced heart-shaped earth projects one’s love for the world or the journey around it. Christina Alexiou 14k yellow gold with diamonds earth heart charm, $2,710
Lionheart's Seasons Collection consists of customizable pieces; this interchangeable gemstone compass charm is inspired by the four seasons. Choose from twelve different colored gemstones! Lionheart 14k yellow gold with diamonds and green mother of pearl Seasons Compass interchangeable gemstone charm, $4,180
Of course, we couldn’t have a travel-themed story without including Jet Set Candy. The brand's pieces meant to be “travel souvenirs” for globe-trotting jewelry lovers. There are a number of playful pieces to choose from, but a favorite is this customizable boarding pass that projects nostalgia for the golden age of travel. Top and above: Jet Set Candy 14k yellow gold customizable boarding pass pendant, $598
