Often when we think of giving the gift of jewelry, it is coupled with the timing of the moment (See getting engaged). For centuries, the notion of giving someone jewelry was viewed as a means of expressing romantic love to that person, or demonstrating your commitment to them. However, when we limit ourselves to giving jewelry only to signify romantic occasions, we lose opportunities to celebrate and commemorate all kinds of personal and professional milestones in life. If you find yourself wondering if there’s a“right” time to give someone jewelry, we’ve got you covered.
The Right Time…to mark an achievement
Someone you know got a promotion or a new job? What better way to recognize their achievement than gifting them a bold pair of earrings or a sleek bracelet to symbolize their growth! A personalized charm necklace or signet ring is a great way to honor an academic achievement like making the Dean’s List or graduating.
The Right Time…to celebrate a milestone
After a woman gives birth, it’s become very popular to give her what is called a “push present”. As a woman is ushered into motherhood, what could be more sentimental than gifting her with a gemstone ring with her baby’s birthstone or an engraved pendant with the baby’s initials?
Milestones also take place in the form of personal recovery. Gifting someone you know who has just overcome a hardship with a ring engraved with that date or a birthstone with the month can say so much.
Friendship is one of the greatest milestones in a person’s life. What better way to express to someone how much their place in your life means to than with matching pieces or engraved jewelry handmade by an artisan special to both of you.
The Right Time…to gift yourself
As we focus on recognizing others, we often forget about ourselves. Instead of waiting for someone else to gift you a piece, you know exactly what you like and it’s ok to celebrate when you’ve met a goal.
The Right Time…to recap
Because jewelry has typically been associated with romantic gifts, the most common piece has been the engagement ring. However, as we’ve just shown, there are a myriad of occasions where jewelry makes the perfect present. A birthstone necklace makes for a beautiful memento on someone’s birthday; an engraved locket or charm bracelet is the perfectly sentimental push present. A designer piece or something created by an artisan is a wonderful gift to recognize the uniqueness of the person receiving it. That strand of pearls you’ve been eyeing is the most appropriate way to celebrate hitting a goal you set for yourself.
At the end of the day, gifting jewelry is the perfect way to make someone feel celebrated and noticed. If you’re wondering “when”, remind yourself that any time someone does something that deserves recognition is the right time. Jewelry shouldn’t be limited to romantic occasions like engagements or anniversaries. It can and should be used to honor a wide range of meaningful life milestones.
No matter the moment, jewelry has the power to mark life’s most meaningful milestones. Explore gift-ready pieces at Schiffman’s Jewelers in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Lexington, KY and find the perfect way to celebrate every achievement, memory, and personal victory.
