Handmade Silver Jewelry: The Perfect Gift for Any Occasion

Silver. Throughout history, silver jewelry has been the choice of romantics worldwide. History records that Marc Antony wooed Cleopatra with gifts of land, but it’s not hard to imagine the charismatic Roman general supplementing those weight gifts with delightful silver charms meant to flatter the beautiful Egyptian queen. He would certainly not be the last suitor to charm a queen with gifts of silver jewelry. When Queen Victoria married her beloved Prince Albert, she wore a regal brooch of sapphire and diamonds in a setting of pure silver.

One of the greatest charms of silver jewelry, though, is that it traditionally less expensive than silver made of gold or platinum, making it possible for nearly anyone to wear the lustrous, radiant metal that only grows more beautiful as it ages. The soft metal is a favorite with jewelry makers because of how easily it works and how crisply it holds an image. Sterling silver especially is the perfect metal for engraving, shaping, molding and enameling. It accepts stamped images well, and allows clean, precise engraving lines, but it is flexible and malleable enough to spin into fine threads for crocheted silver jewelry and silver chains that are nearly as fine as silk thread.

Jewelry made of .999 fine silver is wearable by nearly anyone. Unlike many other metals, silver seldom causes skin reactions, making it a good gift choice for anyone with sensitive skin. The soft luster and cool glow of silver looks good against any shade or coloring of skin and enhances the beauty of every imaginable gemstone. It is the traditional metal used with such different stones as emeralds, turquoise and moonstones.

Silver is among the most versatile of metals. It is equally at home as a silver barrette catching the hair of a little girl as it is in delicate silver bracelets adorning the wrist of a socialite. Silver rings can be manly and rugged, delicate and fine or whimsically designed to suit the most playful of spirits. The range of silver jewelry is nearly limitless, suiting it as the perfect gift for nearly any person on any occasion.

Whether you’re searching for the perfect romantic gift – for a man or a woman – or a precious memory piece for the birth of a new child, silver jewelry is the ideal option. From the finest silver chains to the most fashionable of silver pendants, you’re always sure to be giving a welcome and treasured gift when you choose silver jewelry.