Back to School Jewels

The kids are going back to school within the next couple of weeks (yay?!). And with a new school year comes back to school shopping. Sure, you have shoes, clothes, pencils, notebooks, and backpacks on the list, but what about a little something extra?

The prospect of a new school year tends to bring out a mixture of emotions in kids, including excitement and nervousness. Why not give your student a boost of confidence by gifting them something special they can take with them into the classroom? A personalized sterling silver necklace, bracelet, or ring from Something About Silver would be an excellent choice.

Artsy, unique jewelry is definitely on-trend (which, of course, is of the upmost importance to most school-aged kids), but Something About Silver jewelry offers something more. The jewelry you pick out for your child can be customized with their initial, name, inspirational word, birthstone charm, or favorite gemstone. This may be just the thing to get your kid excited about going back to the classroom!

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!

Bridal Party Jewelry Gift Ideas

Wedding season is in full swing. And brides-to-be are officially in overdrive, trying to check off the bazillion things on their to-do list before the Big Day. Well, Something About Silver can help brides check off two things at the same time….right now! Hooray for two-fers!

Most brides want to approve their bridesmaids’ jewelry, if not require all of them to wear the same jewelry. Brides also tend to purchase bridesmaid gifts. Why not gift a piece of jewelry? That way all of your bridesmaids will be walking down the aisle in sync and in style, and your gift will be something they can wear and cherish for a lifetime.

The Something About Silver line is full necklaces and bracelets for brides-to-be to choose from. Just pick out a style that would look great with the bridesmaid dresses, decide if you want to personalize the item with the girls’ initials, names, or meaningful word, and add gemstone charms that match your wedding’s colors.

Something About Silver has even created jewelry specifically for bridesmaids – the Bridal Party Starfish necklace. This necklace features a sterling silver disc that can be personalized with initials, a sterling silver starfish, a freshwater pearl, and a blue apatite bead briolette charm (your something blue!) Additional gemstone briolette charms are available to choose from as well.

When it comes to planning a wedding, brides need all the help they can get. Let Something About Silver help simplify the process by creating personalized sterling silver jewelry for your bridesmaids (or you for that matter) that can play a part in the wedding and serve as gifts.

Gifts for Grads, Mother’s Jewelry, and more….

Summer is in full swing, and with summer comes graduation parties, baby and bridal showers, and weddings. All of these events allow you to catch up with family and friends while providing you with an excuse to go shopping for yourself and loved ones!

A great gift idea for recent grads, soon-to-be mothers, and brides (and bridesmaids, by the way) is a piece of personalized sterling silver jewelry. Jewelry is always appropriate as it is both functional and sentimental. And gifting customized jewelry that you actually played a role in creating is all the more special!

There are many different directions you can go in when picking out jewelry for someone else. Consider the occasion that has prompted you to purchase a gift along with that person’s style and needs. For example, perhaps a recent grad would like a Vintage Style Wax Seal Pendant Charm Necklace with their initial on it. You could further customize this (or any SAS jewelry) with charms representing the grad’s favorite color, birthstone, or school colors. A Mother’s Love is Forever Charm necklace would be perfect for a mom-to-be or new mom, and the Double Rectangles Charm necklace (complete with the bride’s and groom’s name) would be oh-so-appropriate for a special bride.

Really, when it comes to purchasing personalized sterling silver jewelry for loved ones, practically anything goes. Add the gift receiver’s name or initial to the jewelry or highlight her children’s names or birthstones. Perhaps you’d rather add a meaningful word or phrase like believe, hope, or dream. Gemstone charms representing favorite colors or birthstones always take a piece of jewelry over the top. Whatever piece of jewelry you choose, you can be sure of one thing. The receiver will cherish the jewelry for a lifetime!

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

Something About Silver Spotlight: Double Heart Necklace

The featured piece of jewelry from Something About Silver this week is the Double Heart Necklace! The classic, yet eye-catching design of this necklace makes it the perfect piece of jewelry to add to any woman’s collection regardless of age or personal style.

This medium-sized double heart pendant is the perfect size to get noticed while still being understated enough to be appropriate in all settings. Of course, you can always add additional heart pendants and gemstone charms for an even bigger look!

This handcrafted necklace can be personalized by having a name, initial, or special, inspirational word stamped onto the double heart pendant. The pendant is then given a brushed matte finish to create a whimsical, artistic look. The pendant comes with a sterling silver chain, so it is ready to wear right out of the box! Happy shopping!

What prompted you to purchase your latest piece of jewelry?

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?

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?

Order Your Custom Easter Jewelry Today

Have you noticed chocolate bunnies, pastel eggs, plush little lamb toys, and neon Easter basket grass popping up everywhere? This invasion of all things whimsical and sweet must mean that Easter is right around the corner! What sort of goodies will you be placing in Easter baskets for your loved ones? Equally as important, what will you be wearing?

There is something to be said for embracing the season and adding a touch of whimsy and elegance to your own wardrobe with a personalized piece of jewelry. Something About Silver has the perfect piece of customizable jewelry for everyone, but please remember that order fulfillment takes 7 – 10 days. So if you want your brand new jewelry to reach you in time for Easter, which is April 24th, be sure to order yours as soon as possible!

Perhaps you want to make Easter extra special for someone this year. Why not gift them a customized piece of silver jewelry they can treasure for a lifetime? Here are two fun ways you can surprise someone with SAS jewelry. Nestle a beautiful necklace between all the chocolaty goodness in their Easter basket. Or put a unique bracelet inside a plastic Easter egg, and send your special someone on an Easter egg hunt. Make sure you remember where you placed that egg though!

What are your plans for Easter?

Hot Jewelry Trends: Two-Tone Look

Gone are the days that we must choose between white and yellow metal! The latest ensembles from the trendiest runways are finished off with jewelry featuring a mixed metal look. One of the best things about choosing a mixed metal piece is that it is extremely versatile – you can wear it with other solid white or solid yellow metal pieces.

Purchasing a new piece of jewelry can instantly update and refresh a tired wardrobe, and it’s much more affordable than getting several new outfits! So how can you incorporate this two-tone look into your own jewelry wardrobe? Pick out a mixed metal offering from the Something About Silver website, of course!

The Heirloom Family Charm Necklace, for example, is right on trend with its mixture of yellow and white charms. Beyond being a trendy piece now, this necklace will be a treasured keepsake for a lifetime as it is personalized and customized just for you!

What’s your favorite way to incorporate the latest trends into your own wardrobe?

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?