Silver Jewelry Is the Perfect Gift for the Graduate

The month of May brings many momentous occasions, not the least of which is graduation. Whether it’s college graduation, high school graduation or graduations into middle school, it’s only right to mark the achievement with a gift. No matter the age or gender of your graduate, there’s sure to be a silver jewelry gift that will make the perfect memento of the happy occasion. Here are just a few suggestions of silver jewelry that the May/June graduates on your list will appreciate.

Unisex Silver Jewelry Gifts for College Graduates

Silver bracelets come in many types and styles and there’s sure to be one that’s just right for the graduate on your gift list. From delicate silver chains to silver ID bracelets, you’ll find the perfect silver bracelet for any young man or young woman who is ready to head out into the world. Choose a bracelet with an engravable back so that you can note the date of graduation and add a message of congratulations.

Silver Jewelry for High School Graduates

Choose a gift that commemorates the day and that your graduate will wear daily. Personalized silver pendants are an ideal choice for either young men or young women, depending on the style you choose. For a girl, consider a pendant or silver charm in the shape of a graduation cap engraved with the year of graduation, or choose a pendant with a more personal meaning. For a young man, choose heavier silver chains holding a set of engraved dog tags. Include the date of graduation and a personal message, or personalize with his name and graduation date.

Choose Silver Jewelry for Middle School Graduates

Jewelry is a grown-up gift that will make your middle school graduate feel like he or she has definitely entered the adult world. Be creative when choosing silver jewelry for this age group – there’s far more to choose from than silver bracelets, silver chains and silver pendants. For a girl, check out the variety of silver barrettes available and choose a pair that suits her personality. For a young man, consider a silver ID bracelet engraved with his monogram or initials on the front and a personal message with the year and occasion on the back.

Silver jewelry is an appropriate gift for nearly every occasion. Silver looks good on everyone and feels sophisticated and classy to wear. Consider handmade silver jewelry – personalized with an engraved message – as the ideal gift for a graduate of any age.

Birthstone Silver Jewelry for Every Month of the Year

Nothing sets off a beautiful gemstone quite as well as silver. It doesn’t matter in which month you celebrate your birthday, silver jewelry set with your birthstone is bound to be flattering because silver looks good on everyone – and with everything. Check out these beautiful silver jewelry and birthstone gift suggestions for each month of the year.

January: Garnet

Most people think of garnet as a red stone, but garnets come in a rainbow of colors. One thing they all have in common is that they look stunning set into silver jewelry. Their deep, rich color looks even richer when set into silver rings. Consider a silver Claddagh ring set with a heart made of garnet to delight a practical, traditional Capricorn.

February: Amethyst

From vibrant violet to pale lavender, the purple tones of amethyst are a natural match for the soft gleam of silver. Once rumored to ward off intoxication, amethyst is associated with many myths and mystic traditions. Choose shoulder-duster sliver earrings set with amethyst chips to appeal to the Aquarian free spirit.

March: Aquamarine

What better stone to represent the watery Piscean than the lovely aquamarine? The rich blues and greens of the March birthstone are a decided contrast to the pale glow of silver. Consider silver pendants for a March-born girl, perhaps in the shape of a crescent moon curled around a star of aquamarine.

April: Diamond

Diamonds and silver are natural foils for each other, with the high polish of silver metal intensifying the glitter and fire of the diamond. Traditional tennis bracelets, like silver bracelets inset with a row of emerald-cut diamonds, will appeal to the social-climbing heart of an Aries.

May: Emerald

The rich green of high-quality emeralds takes on a deeper tone when it’s set into silver jewelry. Gift the practical and earthy Taurus with emerald and silver barrettes – she’ll appreciate the elegance and the practicality of the gift.

June: Pearl/Alexandrite/Moonstone

Lucky June babies get their pick of three birthstones, all of which look spectacular in silver jewelry. Why pick just one? Order handmade silver jewelry inset with all three stones – after all, why make a Gemini pick a favorite?

July: Ruby

Who could argue that silver and red are anything but a striking combination? The fiery heat of a ruby sparkles against the cool gleam of silver metal. Let a Cancer girl know how much you appreciate her fire with a pair of ruby and sliver earrings.

August: Peridot/Sardonyx

Inside every Leo beats the heart of a warrior leader, so it’s not surprise that the two birthstones for August bring power and mastery in battle. Look for silver rings inset with a polished sardonyx cabochon, with its rich red, brown and black colorings, or sparkling pear-shaped peridots to represent Pele’s tears.

September: Sapphire

Sapphires come in many colors, but the best known of them are a deep, shimmering blue that contrasts beautifully with silver. Win over the meticulous, quality-conscious Virgo with perfect sapphires strung on delicate silver chains.

October: Tourmaline/Opal

Tourmaline and opal may seem very different, but the two October birthstones share a couple of important qualities – the most precious stones contain a mix of colors, and they look gorgeous in silver jewelry. Look for stones that feature two or three colors in harmony to appeal to the Libra’s desire for balance.

November: Topaz/Citrine

November’s two birthstone gems come in a range of colors that run from pale yellow to vibrant orange and deep brown. Call out the smoldering mystery in the Scorpio psyche with silver bracelets or silver rings set with smoky topaz or citrine gems.

December: Tanzanite/Zircon/Turquoise

Tanzanite and turquoise shimmer in shades of blue, and zircon comes in many colors. Delight the playful Sagittarian spirit with silver pendants in whimsical animal shapes, inset with turquoise and tanzanite stones, or simple silver rings with a sparkling zircon.

Choose silver jewelry for any girl on your birthday list, and the pairing will be sure to tickle her fancy and delight her heart.