Nothing brought me more joy than finally having our beautiful baby girl. As she approaches her first birthday this month, I’ve decided that it’s the perfect time to start a cherished tradition of gifting her birthstone jewelry.
I know many may think that it is an absurd idea given that she will be only turning one, but let me tell you, my little love bug loves jewelry and I love watching her get excited about the fun little jewelry that I already adorn her in. In fact, she was smiling in no time after she got her ears pierced several months ago.
The Significance of Peridot – The August Birthstone
Aside from the fact that I love beautiful and classy pearls on her, I also love her birthstone, the Peridot. It’s a stunning green gem that not only symbolizes love and loyalty but also promises prosperity and good fortune with its metaphysical properties.
Believe it or not, August actually has two other birthstones including Sardonyx and Spinel which is why it’s a clever idea to begin her a variety of birthstone jewelry. With this in mind, I want to share some jewelry options that I will be looking into that you may want to adopt as well.
But, before we jump into options when selecting jewelry for a one-year-old, it’s important to understand that safety and comfort are of utmost importance. In addition, it’s important to ensure that the pieces are age-appropriate and made with hypoallergenic materials
Jewelry Options for a One-Year-Old
1 – Stud Earrings
My daughter has done well since the age of six months in wearing small pearl earrings. I have learned to look for screw-back or safety back closures to ensure they stay comfortably in place.
Knowing this, I can rest assured that tiny peridot stud earrings would be an excellent choice for her and add a subtle touch of elegance to her adorable outfits. And, no matter how old she gets, they will always add a touch of elegance to any outfit later on as well.
2 – Custom Birthstone Ring
She might be a little young for a ring right now, but it is the perfect heirloom piece of jewelry and thus never too early to gift. Especially custom birthstone rings that are able to be resized once it is clear what size she will need and hold a special meaning with their birthstone selection are always a perfect gift, even for a one-year-old.
3 – Charm Bracelets
While a charm bracelet is not an item of jewelry that I would leave on her for extended amounts of time being this young, it is one that I would invest in for the long haul.
For example, an adjustable and whimsical charm bracelet with a peridot accent and playful designs like hearts and stars would be ideal as she continues to grow.
4 – Pendant Necklace
Another option for my daughter is a dainty peridot pendant on a shorter-length necklace as I want to prevent entanglement and ensure that the pendant stays close to her neckline.
Bonus: Personalized Jewelry Box
As a bonus, I would like to compliment her growing collection of precious gems by gifting her a personalized jewelry box that will not only keep her jewelry safe but also become a cherished keepsake for years to come. By engraving her name or initials on the box, I’m certain it will make it even more special and cherished as she grows older.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, celebrating my baby girl’s August birthday with birthstone jewelry is a decision that brings me immense joy and creates a meaningful tradition for her future. Despite her young age, her fascination with jewelry and the smile that adorns her face when wearing it has convinced me that building her birthstone jewelry collection is a beautiful thing to do.
