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Snowflake Jewelry

2008-10-16T08:26:00.000-07:00

'Tis the season! Stock up on your snowflake jewelry before the holiday's approach. Silver Dreams is always selling out on these customer favorite styles. Once they sell out, we cannot guarantee restocks in time for Christmas.

Choose from Sterling Silver Snowflake Pendants or Earrings.

Looking for a chain to work? We suggest the sterling silver snake, round omega, or the rope chain.

New Designer Sterling Silver Jewelry

2008-10-15T10:38:00.000-07:00

We know, we know. Blogging is THE thing and it helps you guys see what's going on in our company. We admit, we're terrible at keeping up with it, but we will do better!

Introducing our new Designer Collection!

These Premium Designs include many genuine turquoise, 14kt gold and sterling, and oxidized looks. Oxidized looks are sterling silver designs without the worry of tarnishing. Pay a little more for these looks and get a lifetime of wear. The designer collection makes great holiday gifts. Shop Designer Collection now.

More fall, winter, and Christmas jewelry items are coming in the next few weeks. We'll keep you posted!

Get Creative with Birthstone Charms

2008-03-19T13:09:00.000-07:00

If you need a really great gift for a very special lady consider getting a birthstone charm for her. These types of charms are very popular and are perfect on a charm bracelet.Since charm bracelets are normally started because of a very special and memorable occasion the addition of a birthstone charm is a perfect gift. Charms come in many styles and sizes, but a birthstone charm is perfect no matter what form it is in. It lets the recipient know that you took the time to find something unique to them and their birthday.When you choose this type of charm it can be given alone or used as a first charm with a gift of a charm bracelet. Charm bracelets are a great way to commemorate any occasion and the addition of a birthstone charm makes it that much more special.Of course a birthstone charm does not have to be added to a charm bracelet, it can also be worn alone as a single charm on a bracelet as well as a charm on a cuff bangle bracelet. Or, if preferred it can be placed on a chain and worn as a pendant. In either case it can be worn alone or additional charms can be added using spacer beads in between.A birthstone charm can be used in many unique ways, for example, they can be used to make individual ornaments (be sure to include everyone’s birthday) for use on a small Christmas tree for a great centerpiece at a family holiday get-together. You can add them to a bookmark for a neat personal touch or you can even use them as decorations on Christmas or birthday presents, making them even more thoughtful and personal.A birthstone charm does not have to be a gift that you give to just family members. They can be used any time a more personal thought or gift is needed. For example, they can be given as bridesmaid gifts for the members of your wedding party showing that you took the time to personally consider each one of them in a special way.Another very unique use for a birthstone charm is to use them when doing beading. For instance, many times different types of beads and stones are used for decorating. It may be a felt Christmas tree being made to display at Christmas and you place birthstone charms on the tree representing everyone’s birthday. If you create a felt Angel perhaps you can use a birthstone charm as a halo, or decorate the wings with birthstones for everyone. This also makes a great gift and they are sure to know how much they mean to you when you take the time to make something by hand as well as representing people in their family.

View our Birthstone Charms: http://www.silverdreams.net/bichch.html

Charm Bracelets make Charming Gifts

2008-01-18T08:04:00.000-08:00

Charm Bracelets make Charming Gifts

If you are looking for a really great gift for a special lady in your life consider getting a charm bracelet. While some may consider it an old fashioned gift, it is actually a perfect gift for many occasions.

It is a perfect gift for your young daughter, as some jewelry may seem a little too old for her, but you also want her to know you realize she is growing up and is no longer a little kid. If it is for her birthday you can start her off with some type of charm that has a special birthday meaning, maybe something with her birthstone. You can continue to give a charm every year on her birthday to add to the bracelet, making great memories for her.

It works just as well as a Christmas gift for her, perhaps including a charm that has a connection to Christmas such as a Santa charm or snowflake. It is great because charms can be added every Christmas making this a very memorable gift.

Or perhaps you know a young lady that is being baptized or celebrating her first communion and need something very special for this occasion. A charm bracelet is perfect for this and many different charms can be included with this gift or can be considered for future gift. You can have a plain charm engraved with the date of the event or you can find charms specific to the occasion. Such as a dove, praying hands or many others that would be perfect.

It does not just have to be for your daughter, it is also great for a niece or even the daughter of a family friend. This is an exceptional gift because then members of her family or other friends can also give her charms to be added on special occasions.

A charm bracelet can also be a great graduation present, perhaps starting off with a graduation charm and symbolizing her next step into the adult world. It will be a treasured gift and possibly one that she will continue to add to throughout her life. It also makes a great gift for a wife and/or new mom. Perhaps a charm with her wedding date on it or something similar would be appreciated. Or a charm with her child’s name and birth date on it. Charms can be added if more children are born or you can add a charm for your wedding anniversary every year or for any other significant event.

A charm bracelet is indeed a very thoughtful gift that will be cherished for years allowing for charms to be added either marking a significant event or date or adding a charm “just because”.

View our charm creations: http://www.silverdreams.net/crchbr.html

View our charm bracelet line: http://www.silverdreams.net/charm.html

View our charms: http://www.silverdreams.net/charms.html

Christmas and Holiday Gift Giving Guide

2007-11-21T18:37:00.000-08:00

Christmas and Holiday Gift Giving Guide:

1. A mother or grandmother necklace featuring her children or grandchildren displayed in birthstones depicting children in both boy or girl charms, hearts, and baby booties. If she considers her favorite dog one of her children, add a birthstone dog charm to her necklace. Our shoppers favorite chains to use with these charms? The bead chain, the rope chain, and the box chain.

2. A sterling silver snowflake pendant has become a popular gift item for the holiday season. So popular, you may want to get one for yourself. Nothing says holiday spirit like a beautiful silver snowflake pendant. At Silver Dreams, we carry snowflakes in all styles from plain silver to cz adorned.

3. Silver Bangles are ever popular. They make great gifts because they are mostly one size fits all. A great sterling silver bangle can be worn year round and enjoyed for years to come.

4. Add a splash of color to someone's gift under the Christmas tree by giving them a festive and fun semi-precious gemstone jewelry piece. At Silver Dreams, we carry the latest trends in jewelry styling. Rest assured the bracelet, earrings, ring, or necklace you choose will be well received.

5. The interchangeable ring is a time honored tradition for many people. With colored semi-precious and cats eye stones, these rings are a great gift giving idea. Pair one of the interchangeable rings with a interchangeable pendant necklace or a set of interchangeable earrings.