From The Jewelry Spot

“We’re all just looking to be happy, right? But have you ever thought about all the different ways a fabulous piece of jewelry can make you feel great?
I’ve loved jewelry for so many years because of the way it makes me feel special – especially handmade or bespoke jewelry that I know I won’t find many other people wearing.

Here’s five different ways jewelry makes me happy…

1. It’s a gift

We all love feeling loved right? So when someone takes the time to really think about us, it makes us feel absolutely amazing! When someone gifts me an item of jewelry, I think about them every single time I wear it and it makes me feel great that someone cared enough to select a beautiful piece just for me.
I also love the fact that it’s very often a piece I probably wouldn’t have picked out for myself. Hands up who looks at their wardrobe and realizes they’ve got pretty much the same pair of jeans five times over?! Yes me too! We all end up buying for ourselves pretty much the same things, so I just love it when someone buys me something that they’ve chosen and expands my collection.

2. It has a story

Of course, material goods aren’t everything, so for me it’s about what the jewelry symbolizes which makes it so very special. The story could be anything – from a piece of heirloom jewelry passed down generations, to a piece you bought for a special occasion. Maybe you saved up with your very first wage packet to buy it, maybe your daughter made it with her tiny little hands. Or maybe you bought it to mark a special achievement in your life. Whatever that story is, you can guarantee that when you wear that piece, those feelings come flooding back to you. I have a silver ring I bought in Paris more than 15 years ago after I spent a tough summer working in France. I bought it as a symbol to myself that I can get through difficult situations, and to keep going. I
still love that ring now and wearing it helps me to feel invincible.

3. It’s fun

There’s definitely a place for serious jewelry in life – an engagement ring for instance, or a classic string of pearls. But sometimes it’s just good to have a bit of fun. The perfect example are bold and iconic pieces. Sometimes you’ve just got to wear jewelry that simply makes you smile because it’s intrinsically happy.

4. It’s beautiful

There are many different styles of jewelry out there, but all of it’s designed to be beautiful and adorn us in some way. Yes we wear it because it’s beautiful, and especially when you get a well crafted piece you can spend a long time sitting there and just admiring its beauty. Who needs an iPad when you can just gaze at a a beautiful piece of jewelry? Look at the way they sparkle and glimmer!

5. It gives you confidence

I’ve got to be honest. I’m not always the most confident of people walking into a room of strangers. But sometimes you’ve just got to take a deep breath and put yourself out there. It honestly makes it a whole lot easier if you know you have a
conversation starter at the ready. I’ve heard them called ‘wotsits’ or ‘thingimabobs’ before by motivational experts.

In other words, they’re something distinctive and original you can wear which someone can easily comment on and start a conversation with you. Did you think the art of a good conversation is just in the talking? Well, isn’t it great to know you can make a plan before you go out to wear a knockout piece and know you’ll have something to talk about. No more awkward silences.

There is a wealth of original designs out there which can be conversational pieces…  Or for a really special occasion you could always commission your own! There’s also no denying that wearing a beautiful and distinctive piece of jewelry will make you feel great and super confident. It just will.

So for me, jewelry’s so much more than just an ornament. Wearing a fab piece of jewelry not only gives me confidence but also helps connect me with my memories and loved ones.”