The Enduring Popularity Of Silver Jewellery

As wonderful and amazing as the world can be, it’s also an incredibly challenging place and life in the 21st century can take its toll quite quickly, so finding meaningful ways in which we can navigate the choppy waters of human existence can make a huge difference to our mental and emotional health and wellbeing.

Expressing ourselves through our wardrobes is certainly not a new concept and finding your own unique sense of style can help give you a much-needed anchor of familiarity to fall back on when times are tough. 

But have you ever considered that your choice of clothes and accessories could actually be used to engender a feeling of peace and security, helping you to tackle what the day has to throw at you, no matter what that is?

The carrying and wearing of charms, talismans, amulets and fobs is certainly not a new concept and, in fact, they’ve been used throughout history and all sorts of different civilisations to protect the wearer from harm. Different talismans served different functions, whether for the purposes of personal protection, fertility, crop production or something else.

Interestingly, the type of material used in the creation of these charms is also seen to deliver different benefits. Amber, for example, is often praised for its protective qualities, while iron has become synonymous with luck and protection. People still hang horseshoes over their front doors to bring luck to the household, after all!

When it comes to jewellery, one of the most common materials used is, of course, silver. From a relatively practical perspective, silver has long been used in medicine and healthcare throughout history, widely recognised for its antimicrobial activity, which has allowed it to be used in everything from wound dressings and creams to coatings on medical devices.

As such, it’s not hard to see why it has served as one of the most popular materials for amulets and charms over the centuries, since it has the potential to afford the wearer a certain level of protection, while looking beautiful, classic and elegant all at the same time.

But it’s not just the physical health benefits that have people so excited about silver. In some cultures, the precious metal is lauded for its spiritual and healing properties, protecting the wearer against negative energy and influences, while promoting relaxation and easing stress.

From a more spiritual perspective, silver enjoys a close association with the idea of self-reflection and inner growth. Many believe it to serve as a mirror to our souls, allowing us to see ourselves through the eyes of others to deepen our own understanding of self.

All this and more is why silver has been used in jewellery and accessory design for thousands of years - and its popularity continues to endure, even now in the 21st century. Add to this the fact that it looks beautiful set against every skin tone and every complexion, and you can easily see why silver is the top choice for so many of us. 

So, with all this in mind, have a little browse through our online shop to see if any of our silver gemstone jewellery items catch your eye.