Handmade Silver Jewellery for the Silver Wedding Anniversary

Much is written about finding love… but what about keeping it? In the West today, divorce is almost as common as marriage. Those who have reached their silver wedding anniversary – 25 years of marriage – really do have something to celebrate. In fact, in the UK, Canada and Australia, a couple who so desire can have the Queen herself (or her Governor-General) commend a particularly long-lasting union.

How did the custom of marking wedding anniversaries originate? Apparently in Germany, in the Middle Ages – not, of course, because people even thought of divorce back then, but merely because they rarely lived long enough to celebrate much time together. Those who did make it to 25 years, thanks to good health and, perhaps, a felicitous disposition, were presented with a silver wreath. Ever since, anniversaries have been marked by the giving of gifts, usually organized around a theme or substance (e.g., pottery, crystal and so on). Silver has always been associated with the 25-year anniversary.

Now we ask you: Does not handmade silver jewellery make the absolutely, most fabulous and perfect gift for the woman who has been married for 25 years? A rhetorical question, to be sure. There are, of course, oodles and oodles of options for giving a gift of handmade silver jewellery on the occasion of a 25th wedding anniversary. Here are some of them.

One idea for a beautiful handmade silver jewellery gift is a silver bracelet. A charm bracelet might be particularly appropriate, as it can be added to with each anniversary – a pearl charm for 30 years of marriage, coral or jade for 35 years of marriage, and so on.

Another perfect handmade silver jewellery item is a silver necklace, perhaps one with a touch of rose goldfill, or one with a lovely gemstone pendant. Handmade silver jewellery that is right in fashion – perhaps a matching silver link necklace and bracelet – makes for a thoughtful and appropriate gift from a good friend.

Of course, the most romantic handmade silver jewellery gift (we think), and one that is more appropriately given by the spouse, is a silver ring. If you take the trouble to have the inside of the band engraved – with a vow of love, or even with the date of your anniversary – you will be giving a keepsake with deep personal meaning.

If you think about it, handmade silver jewellery is the perfect 25th wedding anniversary gift because, like a good marriage, it is durable and long-lasting; classic and enduring; special; and can go with you anywhere. So if you or someone you love has enjoyed 25 years of romantic union, spoil yourself, or her, with handmade silver jewellery, and keep the gleam in her eye for years to come!

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