Happy Earth Day from SAS

So, today is the 41st Earth Day. Ever since 1970 more and more people around the world have been taking time out for Mother Earth on April 22. It is a day marked by many pledges big and small to lessen our negative impact on the environment and promote green living. This is definitely a step in the right direction. But rather than making lofty promises that are way too difficult for the average busy family to keep for longer than a weekend, how about making a few small changes?

Small changes are much easier to implement and stick to, which adds up to lots of “green points” over time. So what can a busy person/family do to help the environment? Well, today is the perfect day to figure it out! Please find a few suggestions below. Ultimately it is about picking the changes that are easy for you to stick to over the long haul. EarthDay.org has many great ideas as well. Happy Earth Day!!

Easy-to-Implement Green Changes:

1.) Change out your standard incandescent light bulbs for LED or CFL bulbs. It will reduce your footprint on the environment while saving you money on your electricity bill.

2.) Commit to recycling. Try to repurpose what your local recycling center can’t take.

3.) Opt for organic and/or local food whenever possible. The less pesticides used on food and the shorter distance it has to travel, the better for the environment and you.

4.) Switch to green household cleaning products. You will be helping the earth while decreasing your family’s exposure to harmful chemicals.

5.)Buy items that are greener than the average. For example, shirts made from organic cotton or a table constructed from repurposed wood. You could also go green with your jewelry by purchasing from Something About Silver’s Organic Fine Silver Jewelry Line, which is made from recycled fine silver.

What are you doing for Earth Day?

The Rising Price of Silver

Have you heard about the ever-rising price of silver? Gold gets a lot of attention, which per ounce is more expensive than silver and is also rising rapidly. However, the percentage increase in the price of silver is much higher than gold. In fact, the price of silver increased over 80% last year while gold’s price increased about 27%. Last year at this time silver was about $18.26 per ounce, and today it’s at $45.95 per ounce.

What does all this mean? Silver jewelry prices are on the rise. Chances are the silver jewelry you already have is worth more today than when you bought it. However, you will also being paying more for the silver jewelry you buy from now on. No matter the size of the jewelry merchant, everyone pays more for silver these days. Being that it is a commodity, there really isn’t room for negotiation.

There is no projection for silver prices to decrease. In fact, all indications point towards prices continuing to rise. That means it’s best to purchase the silver jewelry you are interested in now before the prices go up again.

Here at Something About Silver, we are working hard to keep our prices from increasing too much, but as with every jeweler, we need to keep the lights on! When you do see price increases, know that it reflects the rising price of silver. Hey, you may be paying a little more, but it’s also worth more. Happy shopping!

Have you noticed increasing jewelry prices lately

After tax jewelry shopping bash

The first weekend post tax season. Congratulations - you are done (hopefully) with another year’s taxes! Now let’s start de-stressing. Did you get a refund this year? If so, what are you going to do with it? Most experts say that you should pay off bills and/or stock it away for a rainy day, but they also suggest spending about 10 percent of it just for fun.

How about spending that 10 percent on something that will last a lifetime? Personalized silver jewelry from Something About Silver is the perfect little splurge because you’ll always have it, it will keep your jewelry wardrobe fresh, and it is meaningful. Hey, even if you didn’t get a refund this year, you may want to pamper yourself with a new piece of jewelry! Do we jewelry lovers really ever need a reason?

The Organic Eternity Washer Necklace is a great choice if you want something for everyday wear. This necklace is whimsical and unique while still being simple and understated. It can fit lots of names or words of your choosing, and it would be a great necklace to customize with natural gemstone charms!

However you celebrate being done with your taxes, remember to do a little something for yourself. And revel in the knowledge that you are a whole year away from having to file taxes again!

Are you doing something special for yourself with your tax refund?

April Birthstone: Diamond

Hey you lucky April babies, the official birthstone for April is the Diamond! Arguably the most famous gem of them all, clear, bright diamonds are known for the fiery rainbow of colors and flashes of light they give off.

Diamonds have been hailed as “a girl’s best friend” in modern times. And so, it should be no surprise that the ancient Hindus called diamonds Vajra (lightening) because these little beauties are as strong as they are sparkly and fiery. In fact, the word diamond comes from the Greek word adamastos (invincible). Ancient Greeks believed diamonds had magical powers, attributing their formation to the tears of gods, crystallized lightening, and splinters of stars fallen to earth.

The hardest substance known to man, diamonds have been used for cutting, engraving, and adornment for centuries. Gifting them is a symbol of everlasting love. Folklore suggests diamonds bring their owners wealth, happiness, and protection.

Now, diamonds are also known for being extremely expensive. And if you do find a really inexpensive diamond, chances are very good that it is not high-quality. But not to worry all you potential birthstone jewelry gift-givers! There are beautiful diamond substitutes that will sparkle like crazy while leaving cash in your account!

For example, Something About Silver uses white topaz gems in place of diamonds in its birthstone jewelry. White topaz is a natural gemstone, it is clear like a diamond, and has great sparkle and shine. So check out the SAS April birthstone jewelry – it is personalized, customizable, and affordable!

Diamond Fast Facts

Gemstone Family: Diamond Color: White/clear is the most well-known and abundant, but diamonds also come in blue, yellow, black, brown, purple, pink, orange, and red. Hardness: 10 on the Mohs scale: diamonds are the most durable substance on earth Location: Diamonds are found across the globe, but most are commercially mined in Africa, Australia, and Russia.

Do you have any diamond jewelry? How about diamond-substitute jewelry?

Personalized Mother’s Day Jewelry Deals

So, we have officially made it through the first full work week in April, and Mother’s Day (May 8th), is fast approaching! Yes, we are exactly one month away! That means it’s time to put together a gift-giving list. Sure, your mom made the cut, but who else do you want to send a little something to? Grandma? How about any of the moms-to-be you know? And gentlemen, if your kids are too little to pick something up for mom, then gift-giving duties fall to you!

Now that the list is set, let’s go shopping! When it comes to the perfect Mother’s Day gift, a little planning goes along way. This year, get mom personalized jewelry she will cherish forever. By giving your special someone hand crafted, one-of-a-kind silver jewelry, you are showing her just how much you truly care.

Something About Silver has customizable necklaces, bracelets, rings, and charms that any mother would be thrilled to receive and proud to wear. And to make it even more affordable to gift something fabulous, SAS has personalized mother’s jewelry specials going on now!

The Large Two Disc Personalized Pendant in sterling silver, featuring natural gemstones, is currently at a special Mother’s Day price. Another perfect choice for Mother’s Day is the Family Tree Necklace in sterling silver. As always, you can customize your SAS purchases further by adding additional charms! Be sure to order soon - order fulfillment takes 7 – 10 days.

What are you buying your mom for Mother’s Day this year?

Hot Jewelry Trends: Layers

Continuing our conversation on the latest jewelry trends (see last week’s post on the two-tone look), it is all about layers this season. In reality, layering jewelry has been an important fashion trend for the past couple of years, but it is even more important now. Instead of just layering necklaces, fabulous fashionistas across the country are starting to pile on the bracelets and rings as well.

The goal, for most of us, is to pull off an equaling amazing look without breaking the bank. Not to mention, it can be hard putting together the right pieces for layering purposes. There is a fine line between looking effortlessly chic with your layers and looking like you just threw on everything in your jewelry box! That is where Something About Silver comes in!

Rest assured that all of the affordably priced personalized silver jewelry in the SAS line play together perfectly, which means that you can safely layer up any and all of the jewelry you purchase from SAS. Better yet, SAS offers necklaces with multiple charms, which means you can achieve a layered look without having to wear multiple pieces of jewelry. Check out the Near My Heart charm necklace or the Personalized Initial Starfish Pearl Blue Apatite charm necklace if you want to go that route! Oh, and SAS hasn’t forgotten about your wrists or fingers….there are plenty of items in the line that can be layered there as well!

A tip for making this fashion-forward jewelry trend appropriate for everyday wear: focus on one area to fill with layers and be minimalistic with the rest. For example, if you are layering multiple necklaces together, opt for a smaller ring and one bracelet. Or if you are piling on the bracelets, choose an understated necklace and ring for the day. Remember, jewelry is one of the best ways to express yourself, so have fun with it!

Have you incorporated the layered jewelry trend into your look yet?

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Organic Rustic Stacking Rings

Latest SAS Creation: Organic Rustic Stacking Rings

The newest addition to the Something About Silver product line is the organic rustic stacking ring. Created from recycled fine silver (99.9% pure silver), these little beauties are a fun little whimsical addition to your jewelry collection. And as with every piece of SAS jewelry, they are completely customizable.

Of course, smooth, shiny rings are beautiful, but these organic, rustic pieces seem to take on a personality all their own...it’s their unique imperfections that make them so special. An old fashioned typewriter font is used on these rings to complete the vintage look. These rings have been the most popular rings since they were added to the SAS line in January.

At about 3.5 mm wide, these rings can be worn alone or stacked two to three together (which happens to be a major jewelry trend). And they are affordably priced so you can get more than one!

Do you have a signature ring you wear every day?

Something About Silver is Now in Print!

Something About Silver is proud to announce its inclusion in the April issues of Parenting Magazine and Kiwi Magazine as well as the May issue of Working Mother Magazine!

Be sure to look for our ads in Parenting and Kiwi as they contain exclusive coupons you can use to get the perfect piece of SAS jewelry for even less. That means you can afford to purchase a loved one a customized necklace for Mother’s Day or Easter and pick up a little something for yourself!

Working Mother Magazine has chosen Something About Silver as a Fabulous Find, so be sure to pick up their May issue to see what they had to say about us. Oh, and we are happy to report that our jewelry went au natural for its close up – no airbrushing here! :)

What’s your favorite magazine?