Something About Silver Spotlight: The Generations Necklace

The featured piece of jewelry from Something About Silver this week is the Generations Necklace! This sterling silver necklace is a true showpiece and will surely become a favorite go-to piece for any who receive it!

With its unique design, whimsical vibe, and large presence, the Generations Necklace is certainly an attention getter. The necklace is comprised of three sterling silver discs that nest perfectly at ¾”, 1”, and 1 ¼” respectively.

This is a necklace that can hold LOTS of names (or words) depending on the length. In fact, it has been known to hold several generations worth of names (hence its name!). Each layer of the necklace could be dedicated to a different generation of the family. This would make a great gift for mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers alike.

In addition to picking out several names or words to personalize your necklace with, the Generations Necklace can be further customized by adding Swarovski Crystal birthstone charms to represent birthdays. Happy shopping!

Hot Jewelry Trends: Arm Candy

The latest looks straight off runways and magazine pages all have one thing in common: lots and lots of arm candy. Yes, the hottest ensembles incorporate bangles and bracelets galore. No matter your age or style, you can easily make this runway look work for your everyday life.

While many of the runway looks have bangles and bracelets going halfway up the model’s arm (and this can certainly be a fun look to rock when going out), this can be a bit much for everyday life as a busy employee, mom, whatever. So what is a fashionista who actually needs to use her arm to do? Par down the look of course!

A nice way to look on-trend while enjoying functionality is to stack up 3 to 5 bracelets on the same wrist. These bracelets can all be identical or they can all be different while still looking like they belong together. A fun (and less expensive way) to get a custom arm candy look is to mix bracelets and bangles you have with a few new pieces.

As always, Something About Silver can help you create a personalized look for you with its bracelets that are classic and yet right on-trend! For example, the I Love You More bracelet is a simple yet interesting design that will almost certainly play well with other bracelets and bangles you already have in your jewelry wardrobe. Or consider getting the Mixed Metal Charm bracelet, which will go with bracelets of all metal colors and incorporates another trend – the two-tone look!

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August Birthstone: Peridot

Does a special someone have a birthday this month? Why not give the gift of customized sterling silver birthstone jewelry? Especially since August’s birthstone, Peridot, is the color of the season!

One of the few gemstones found in only one color, peridot’s bright, almost electric, green color is universally flattering. While peridot used to be thought of as a summer gemstone only, it goes with virtually everything and has become a year round wardrobe staple for many. In fact, some ancient notables got the memo on peridot’s beauty and versatility long ago – it is known to be Cleopatra’s favorite gemstone, and many of the royal’s finest “emeralds” have turned out to be peridots!

Peridot has been known to the world for many centuries with the earliest confirmed mines dating back over 3500 years ago. Ancient societies believed that peridot was a gift from Mother Nature, which symbolized the creation of the world. Modern folklore suggests that wearing peridot brings good luck, peace, and success.

Check out the Something About Silver jewelry collection if you are in the market for timeless, whimsical peridot jewelry. Any item can be customized with a gem quality peridot charm (or any other birthstone for that matter!). Happy birthday August babies!

Peridot Fast Facts

Gemstone Family: olivine
Color: intense, deep green
Hardness: 6.5 – 7 on the Mohs Scale
Location: Arizona, China, Vietnam and Pakistan

Happy National Best Friend Day from SAS

Wednesday, June 8th is National Best Friend Day, so make it a point to call your best gal pal to catch up and let her know how much she means to you. If scheduling allows, plan a fun activity both of you will enjoy like going to a new restaurant, seeing a movie with your favorite actor in it, hiking, or shopping.

Best friends are there for us through the best and the worst of times. They keep our secrets, know how to cheer us up and make us laugh, and give sage advice at just the right time. Some of the most wonderful memories are made spending time with best friends. Shouldn’t you celebrate the special relationship you have with your best friend?

There are many great ways to acknowledge your best friend. One is purchasing best friend jewelry. Any of the sterling silver, personalized necklaces offered by Something About Silver would be a great choice. Simply pick your favorite design and customize the necklaces in a way that is meaningful to both you and your best friend. For example, you could have both of your names engraved on the necklaces. You could also add two natural, high quality gemstones to each necklace, representing each of your birthstones.

Best friends are such a big part of our lives – be sure to make yours feel special on National Best Friend Day!

How will you spend National Best Friend Day?

Hot Jewelry Trends: The Organic Look

Much more than a trend, all things organic and natural are here to stay as more and more people attempt to live greener lives. It should be no surprise then that clothing and jewelry fashions are also trending on the organic side.

Not only are the most fashion conscious among us searching for greener accessories, they are looking to fill their wardrobe with more organic, natural looking items. All that is perfectly imperfect and effortlessly chic is in.

Where can you score affordable, eco-friendly jewelry that has an organic, whimsical vibe? Something About Silver, of course! The SAS Organic Fine Silver Jewelry Line is crafted from recycled fine silver. All of the pieces are carefully handmade, ensuring each item is unique and has an organic, artsy feel.

As with all SAS jewelry, items in the Organic Fine Silver Jewelry Line are completely customizable. You can even add natural gemstones to your piece, making it all the more beautiful!

When you pick out a piece of jewelry from the SAS Organic Fine Silver Jewelry Line, you are making an environmentally friendly, trendy purchase that won’t break the bank. And you’ll be able to wear and enjoy your SAS jewelry for many, many years to come!

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In what areas of your live are you going greener?

May Birthstone: Emerald

Looking for the perfect gift for the May babies in your life? Personalized birthstone jewelry is always a great choice, especially since May’s birthstone is the highly prized Emerald!

The rich green color of the emerald makes it the perfect birthstone for spring. It conjures up memories of freshly cut grass, blooming flowers, and warm spring days. Considered one of the few precious gemstones, emeralds have been worn by royalty since ancient times.

Throughout history, many societies have ascribed esteemed virtues to the emerald. Ancient Romans dedicated this gem to their goddess Venus, believing it enhanced fertility and rebirth. Ancient Egyptians buried their dead with emeralds because they associated the gemstone with eternal youth. Modern folklore suggests wearing emeralds brings patience, growth, and wisdom.

Regardless of whether you want to wear or gift emerald jewelry to promote certain traits or just because you love the color green, you will find the perfect piece of jewelry at the Something About Silver website. For example, the sterling silver Single Disc Heart Birthstone Pendant can be customized with emerald gemstones!

Emerald Fast Facts

Gemstone Family: Beryl
Color: Deep Green
Hardness: 7.5 – 8 on the Mohs Scale, meaning it is quite durable.
Location: Columbia, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Russia.

Do you have any birthstone jewelry?

March Birthstone: Aquamarine

For all of you March babies out there (and those of you purchasing jewelry gifts for March babies), the official birthstone for March is Aquamarine. This dreamy blue stone evokes thoughts of serene ocean waters and clear blue skies.

Derived from the Roman words Aqua (water) and mare (sea), this stone has a rich history of being prized by cultures across the globe. Ancient Romans believed that Aquamarine was sacred to their god of the sea, Neptune. The gems were said to have fallen from the jewel boxes of sirens and washed onto shore. Several ancient civilizations believed in the healing power of the gemstone and used it to treat a myriad of illnesses.

Worn as a talisman by early sailors, Aquamarine is still considered a lucky stone for people seeking protection while at sea. Aquamarine is said to promote feelings of sympathy, trust, harmony, and friendship. Folklore also suggests its wearer will have a happy marriage.

Aquamarine Fast Facts

Gemstone family: Beryl

Color: blue-green to pale blue

Hardness: 7.5 – 8 on the Mohs scale: it is durable & suitable for daily wear

Location: Brazil, China, India, Australia, Africa, and the United States

Do you have any Aquamarine in your jewelry wardrobe?