After the Wedding — 6 Occasions to Give Your Partner Jewelry

An anniversary is probably the most popular post-wedding time to give someone jewelry. Anniversary gifts tend to be romantic since the date is a celebration of your wedding. The gift is often a necklace, a pair of earrings, a ring, or a watch (for those not into much jewelry). 

If you're not sure what to do for an anniversary, don’t worry — tradition offers a gift guide. Both in stores and online, gift-givers can find the gemstone and materials assigned to that anniversary. First anniversaries are gold, fifth anniversaries are sapphire, and tenth anniversaries are diamonds. You're not limited to these choices, though, and you should personalize your gift with a romantic flair. 

Gifts when a child is born, sometimes referred to as push presents, are growing in popularity. An item of jewelry for the child's mother is a common birth gift. A parent's gift to another parent can be romantic and focus on the new parent as a unique individual. Or you could celebrate your new role as parents with things like birthstones and name or initial jewelry. 

Birthday gifts can be more low-key than anniversary gifts, but they're a chance to have fun. Many people like nontraditional jewelry — things like charm bracelets you can add to year after year or necklaces and anklets. A birthday gift should be geared toward the personality and interests of the recipient. This is a celebration of the individual outside their other roles, so think about what makes them special. 

Jewelry is a very popular call for Valentine's Day, so you can't go wrong by choosing it. Valentine's Day jewelry should be romantic and hearts are a ubiquitous (and safe) choice. The focus for a Valentine's Day gift is the theme of romance and love rather than the price tag. If you're not one to say what you feel very often, this is your chance to show it instead. 

Once you or your partner has children — biological or adopted — a Mother's or Father's Day gift is a must. Many partners like to give a gift in the name of the children or with their help. This is a unique chance to let kids help design or pick out jewelry. Don't be afraid to listen to their input even if it's not something you might have chosen. Engraving the child's name or birthdate is also a simple way to personalize gifts. 

No matter which year-end holiday you celebrate and why, gifting is usually part of the process. Jewelry for the holidays takes a number of forms, depending on your style. You might opt for romantic pendants or earrings — particularly for holidays which are a first. More commonly, holiday jewelry is fun and fit for a Christmas party or family celebration. It might be colorful, eclectic, or thematic. 

The other element of many holiday celebrations is the religious or spiritual aspect. Jewelry might have a deeper religious meaning, such as an icon, or a more spiritual aspect like a focus on the new year. 

Are any of these special occasions approaching for you? Begin by learning more about all the options available to celebrate it. Staples Jewelry has a large inventory of items perfect for any holiday, anniversary, birthday, or new arrival. Visit in person or online today.