Expressing Who You Are With Jewelry

Did you know that the main reason social networks are so popular is that they appeal to people’s personal identities? Everyone wants to show off who they are, and jewelry can display your unique identity in the same way, just like social networks. In fact, the trend towards personalizing jewelry has increased over the years. Just like everyone doesn’t want a solitaire diamond engagement ring, and wants to pick out alternative wedding rings with multiple stone settings or industrial metal bands, others want jewelry choices that speak more about who they are and not what tradition demands them to wear. Take a cue from the past, the present, and the future you to pick out some jewelry that expresses a whole new you.

Astrological Jewelry

What’s your sign? Remember that? Astrological jewelry was very popular with the 1960′s crowd, and it still retains some popularity today. Symbols from astrology are interesting visually and help to define certain characteristics of people born within certain times of the month. It’s a fun way to reveal something about yourself, or project an image, without necessarily verbalizing it.

Birthstone Jewelry

In the same thread, birthstone jewelry isn’t a completely overt way of self-identifying, but it does have much to do with when you are born. People born in January might wear garnet jewelry as part of celebrating who they are, and those who are born in those months will recognize that. The theme of birthstone jewelry can even be expanded to include a group identity, like a family. A mother’s bracelet or ring might include the birthstones of all her children, giving her a unique reminder of who she is and her place in the world. Giving birthstone jewelry as gifts to your children is a fun way to celebrate them and to give them a way to express who they are too.

Name Jewelry

Other types of self-identifiers come in all sorts of accessories from jewelry to key chains and monograms. That’s your name or initials, of course. People like bracelets that have their first initials or full name dangling from the band. An initial also makes a perfect pendant. It can be as simple as a metal ornament or as luxurious as one in pave diamonds. The same way birthstone jewelry is expanded to include a group, name or initials can be used to create a group or couple identity. Take the initial of your boyfriend or spouse and include it in your jewelry along with your own, and you have a great way to express how happy you are with your relationship. If you have children, you can also create jewelry with their initials or names too.

Engraved Jewelry

If you want to include your own unique messages in jewelry to give it a touch uniquely your own, you can with engraving. Some couples like to engrave their initials in the inside of wedding bands as a couple. Some like to add a short message or phrase that identifies their love for each other. Some will even include dates to celebrate memorable events in their lives. It’s up to you what you choose to make a piece of jewelry uniquely your own.