Choosing Childrens Jewelry

A new baby is always cause for celebration and gift giving, although sometimes finding the perfect gift that will be unique and lasting can be a challenge! One solution is jewelry. Giving a piece of jewelry allows you to have the option then of giving something that can be put away for when the child is an adult- for such an occasion as an 18^th or 21^st birthday- or choosing something tiny and delicate, especially designed for a baby.

Of course, there are more options for a baby girl when it comes to giving a piece of jewelry, although a men’s ring, watch or necklace could be an appropriate gift ‘for later’ for a baby boy. Charm bracelets and ID bracelets have always been popular for baby girls and they often sport the traditional bluebird but there are so many beautiful and unique charm designs out there now that the sky really is the limit. There are charms now with popular cartoon characters, cute critters from ladybirds to frogs and even things like windmills for the baby of Dutch descent!

One way to personalize the jewelry gift is to select a piece that has the child’s birthstone. Children’s earrings often are displayed according to birthstone which makes it easier but for other jewelry pieces a quick Google search will easily give you the correct stone for the month of birth. You can also save on cost, while not jeopardizing quality, by opting to choose a simulated diamond or other stone in the piece. Simulated gems are created in a laboratory with the result of a beautiful gem with the same chemical composition as a mined gem. They are just as dazzling as the mined gems while having the benefit of being significantly less expensive and better for the environment. Quality simulated gems are impossible to tell apart from mined gems with the naked eye and are able to be placed in settings just like a mined gem would.

The setting itself should be of quality if it is to be a keepsake as well as a gift and traditionally gold (either yellow or white gold) has always been the popular choice.  If it is within your means then platinum, of course, would be the optimum although at the end of the day the main concern is that the gift is given from the heart and nothing shows this more than a little thought and inspiration with a personal touch.

Children’s Hoop Earrings – What You Need to Know

I tend to rant and rave about children’s stud earrings on here. I guess I’ve never been all that big on children’s hoop earrings. Maybe I’m just a paranoid mom, but I’m so afraid that the little loop would get caught on something. Nonetheless, there are a lot of people that love children’s hoop earrings.

This style ranges from little baby hoop earrings right up to a normal sized earring. I have to admit that the first time I saw a hoop earring for a baby, it was the cutest little thing. It could sit on top of my pinky finger. These earrings can be okay for a baby as long as you are careful with blankets or other things that could get caught in them. As they get older though, I would only recommend letting your kids wear them when they aren’t going to be running around a lot – church, dinner at grandmas, family pictures. Those types of things. Alright, enough about my over-protectiveness.

The two most popular styles are sterling silver hoop earrings and 14k white gold hoop earrings. Both are reasonably inexpensive. Most any place that sells children’s earrings will carry hoops as well. The size on these earrings matters a little more than with studs. Studs are more-or-less one size fits all. But, hoop earrings vary in size. (As in the size of the hoop). Baby hoop earrings won’t last forever. The little hoops are so small that her ears will eventually grow out of them. Though, you don’t want to buy hoops that are too big. She doesn’t need saucers hanging off her ears. You may have to try out several pairs, but get a size that “looks right.” Real technical, I know.

As of choosing between sterling silver and 14k gold, it’s really your decision. There’s pros and cons for each. I do like simple silver earrings, but they get tarnished just like all silver jewelry. 14k white gold hoop earrings look very similar to the sterling silver earrings, but tend to be a little easier to care for. Really though, there’s not that big of a difference. Just look at several pairs and pick out the ones you like the best. This is fashion, not rocket science!

Children’s hoop earrings make a good secondary set of earrings. You really shouldn’t have hoops as your daughter’s only pair. Be sure you have a pair of studs that you can keep in when hoops aren’t appropriate

Children’s Gold Earrings – The Classic Choice

Children’s gold earrings can be found in nearly any shop that sells jewelry. Gold has always been the standard choice for any type of fine jewelry. It always looks fantastic and will essentially last forever. Many parents want their child’s first pair of earrings to be a keepsake of sorts. I hope that my daughter will pass her first pair of earrings down to her children years down the road.

You can find gold earrings for children in a wide number of styles. You can even earrings that aren’t specifically designed for kids that work just as well as children’s earrings. You just need to be sure that they don’t have any parts (such as hoops or dangling pieces) that could get hung on something as they are running around. You also don’t want to buy a design that is too big. Generally, the best types are simple studs.

Children’s gold earrings usually start at about $35. These are very basic 14k gold studs. Most styles will come in white gold and yellow gold. If you really want to go all out, you can find children’s diamond earrings at most jewelers. Though these will (obviously) cost more. When deciding how much you want to spend on jewelry for kids, always keep in mind that they are great at losing things. Children’s screw back earrings are something to look into if you are concerned about an earring getting lost.

If you’re concerned about an allergic reaction to the metal used in the jewelry, I highly recommend getting a higher carat gold. A higher concentration of gold means that there will be lower concentrations of other metals that have been known to cause allergic reactions. 18k gold is usually safe for most people; however, you can find up to 22k gold if you look around. Prices can go up significantly though as the gold concentration increases.

Something else you may want to look for is children’s earrings with safety backs. These safety backs cover up the sharp, pointy end of the earring. I would highly recommend these for any small children. It can be a bad deal if she falls on the side of her head and gets pricked. Even if the particular design you are looking at doesn’t come with safety backs, most stores will carry some that will work with just about any type of earring.

Lots of choices, right? I know I spent a lot of time picking out my daughter’s first set of earrings. Let me tell you though, I am so happy with the gold earrings that we did end up with. They look great and she hasn’t ever had any problems with them. I know that she will wear them for years to come.

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