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!

Getting More Use Out of Pendants

You found the perfect pendant. It incorporates your favorite colors, is neither too large nor too small, and really lets your personal sense of style shine. Best of all, you just know you are going to wear it all the time, but then you don’t.

You may put it on often, intending to wear it with many different outfits, but then it’s back to the jewelry box for your favorite pendant before you even leave the room. It just doesn’t look right.

Rather than the actual pendant not working with your outfits, it may be necklace it is on. Different shirts have different necklines, and different necklines call for different necklace lengths. For example, a scoop neck may look best with a 16” or 18” chain while a turtleneck may require a 20” chain or longer.

To get more mileage out of your favorite pendant, consider picking up sterling silver chains in varying lengths. Now that your pendant can be worn with multiple outfits in your wardrobe, your pendant may just spend more time on your neck than in your jewelry box!

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!

No Jewelry in the Pool Please!

As a jewelry enthusiast it is almost painful to write this, but it must be said. There are some places jewelry just shouldn’t go! One such place is the pool.

Sterling silver should never be placed in bleach, including chlorine. It will accelerate tarnish on the metal and prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals could cause your jewelry to deteriorate. What does this mean for avid jewelry wearers? Take off all sterling silver jewelry before taking a dip in the pool or relaxing in the hot tub.

Recommendation: leave all jewelry at home when you are planning on going swimming. If you must bring it with you, also bring along a small pouch to place the jewelry in while you are enjoying your swim to reduce the risk of misplacing your jewelry.

The pool isn’t sterling silver’s only enemy – so is the shower. Yes, you should also take your jewelry off before taking a shower or bath. It’s the soap that’s the problem in the shower. When soap repeatedly gets onto sterling silver jewelry, residue can build up. This residue will cause your jewelry to appear dull. To minimize the amount of cleaning your sterling silver will need, remember to take it off before jumping in the shower.

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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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?

Happy Sisters Day from SAS!

The first Sunday of every August is National Sisters Day, so plan to spend time with your sister this Sunday, August 7th!

Sisters are great, aren’t they?! Whether you see each other a lot or rarely, are close in age and personality or not, or spend most of your time together lovingly squabbling or in perfect harmony, sisters are always there for one another when it really counts. In honor of this special bond you share, take time out for each other on Sisters Day.

Perhaps your schedules only allow for a phone call, but if possible, make a day of it! Stay in to watch movies, cook a fabulous meal, or look over family photos. Or go out and get manicures, grab lunch, and search for great deals at your favorite mall.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have something to remember this special day by? Perhaps you and your sister(s) should get sister necklaces! Consider getting you and all your sisters a personalized sterling silver necklace from Something About Silver. The Family Charm necklace could be perfect with all of the siblings names and birthstones on it!

Regardless of how you choose to spend and memorialize Sisters Day, remember to tell your sister just how much she means to you!

What's your favorite thing to do with your sister?

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?

How to Care for your Sterling Silver Jewelry

So, you just received the perfect piece of personalized sterling silver jewelry from Something About Silver….now what? Well first and for most, enjoy it and wear it often! Also, ensure it will always look as beautiful as the day you received it by caring for it properly.

Not to worry, your Something About Silver jewelry won’t require too much work on your part! However, all sterling silver tarnishes when it is exposed it air, so it does call for a little maintenance.

Sterling Silver Jewelry Maintenance

• Remove your sterling silver jewelry before showering or swimming.


• When it’s not being worn, store your piece of jewelry in the anti-tarnish bag it arrived in.


• Only clean your SAS jewelry with dry polishing cloths meant for silver. One such cloth was included in your order.


• Never use a dip or crème polish on your SAS jewelry. This will remove the patina that has been applied to your jewelry. The patina is what creates the black areas on your piece, giving it a more whimsical, artistic flare.

What are you tips for cleaning sterling silver 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?

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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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?

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?