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!

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?

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?

SAS Organic Fine Silver Jewelry

Looking for that extra special necklace to add to your (or someone else’s) jewelry wardrobe? Why not select a hand-made, one of a kind necklace from the Something About Silver organic fine silver line.

While any of the silver jewelry pieces in the SAS collection can become a beloved signature item that you will cherish for a lifetime, the necklaces featured in the organic fine silver line take it up a notch! These pieces are created with fine silver (99.9% pure silver) as opposed to sterling silver (92.5%). They are also thicker and contain much more silver! And if that weren’t enough, some come paired with your choice of natural, gem quality stones that are expertly hand-cut in India. Of course, you can always customize any of the pieces by adding additional gemstones!

The jewelry in the organic fine silver line are extremely labor intensive. Each charm is sculpted from fine silver clay, sanded, fired in a kiln, cooled, sanded by hand again, and then given an oxidized finish to create an antique look. The end result is a one-of-a-kind artsy, rustic, yet whimsical piece of fine jewelry for you to enjoy each and every day! Added bonus: pieces in the organic fine silver line are created from recycled silver, making your necklace one more way you can go green!

Do you currently have a signature piece of jewelry?

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?

Spring (jewelry) is in the air….

This year, winter seemed particularly long, cold, and snow-filled for most of the country, but it appears that spring has finally arrived! With spring comes outdoor playtime for young and old alike, beautiful flowers, lighter, more fun clothing, a push to get ready for bathing suit season (yikes!), and, for many, a busy gift giving season. Yes, with Easter, Mother’s Day, graduations, weddings, and birthdays right around the corner, many are searching for the perfect gifts for their special someones. That’s where we come in…

The personalized, hand stamped jewelry at Something About Silver makes a great gift year round, but there is just something about giving an organic, whimsical piece of jewelry all the more appropriate in the spring. Something About Silver has one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets, rings, and charms sure to impress even the most discriminate on your list.

Order fulfillment generally takes 2 – 3 weeks (remember, we are hand-making your jewelry in our Florida studio), so please order in advance of your gift giving event. And be sure to check out the Mother’s Day specials now up on our site!

So enjoy the spring flowers (and showers) and getting outside more with family and friends…and think about picking up some keepsake jewelry to make your wardrobe, or someone else’s, all the more special.

What are you looking forward to doing this spring?