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Inspirational personalized jewelry is more than must eye catching and gorgeous, it also provides a constant reminder to the wearer of words for living, positive and affirming messages or that there is someone that cares. Inspiration can come from spiritual symbols such as a cross or Star of David or from other symbols such as a peace sign or an infinity symbol. In some cases specific symbols such as the clasped hands around the crown of the Claddagh rings, pendants and bracelets have come to combine both aspects of the inspirational piece.

Inspirational rings are very popular, either those that feature religious or spiritual types of messages. Adding a gem to your jewelry can enchance the meaning even further since different gems traditionally represent different emotional and material gifts. Tradition has different gems representing different gifts - garnet delivers wisdom, emerald, eternal joy, and carnelian, wealth. Adding a semi-precious stone to an inspirational ring can really enhance the overall appearance of the piece of jewelry, plus you can also explain the significance of your choice of gem.

Necklaces are perhaps the most common type of inspirational jewelry and different styles of chains can lend themselves to a variety of pendants and charms that can be highly personalized for the wearer. Symbols such as crosses, hearts, prayer medallions, Saints and even spiritual passages or inspirational messages can be added in groups or as a single pendant to the necklace. Engraving a favorite religious passage or message can be a very powerful inspirational message that is ideal as a gift to a friend, family member or someone you care about. Pendants can also be used as charms on a bracelet, with each one carrying a different message.

Jewelry that inspires people to do their best, remember their strengths or even strive to be a better person is both comforting as well as very stylish. Positive affirmations such as "Believe," "Dream," and "Courage" can be great messages to inspire.

There are many different ways that people become inspired every day. While some people find inspiration in religious scripture, others have more secular messages that motivate and comfort them. What better way to show someone how much you care about them then by giving them a gift of jewelry personalized with a powerful inspirational message chosen just for them. Each individual has his or her own words that evoke meaning and placing them on a piece of jewelry that they can have with them always can be very comforting.

With a touch of creativity, inspirational jewelry can include rings, and necklaces that carry your special message. These messages can include meaningful passages from a religious text such as the Bible and are often very beautifully accented with designs and gems. Personalized necklace pendants, rings, bracelets and charms can be mementos that are treasured and passed down through the years. Often sterling silver or gold are the most common metals found in spiritual jewelry however there are other metals such as copper, palladium, platinum and white gold that are also popular. Typically the choice of metal will depend on what type of jewelry the person wears on a regular basis. Some people have a specific preference for silver or gold, but many others wear both metals and sometimes wear them together.

Choosing the message you want to include in a piece of inspirational personalized jewelry is a very personal decision. You don’t have to select a religious text or message, you can also choose from quotations from famous peacemakers, leaders and philosophers. Some positive and affirming messages such as “I love you” or “You are a friend” can also be inspiring and very meaningful as additions to personalized rings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets. Other common themes include symbols of love, peace, courage, and hope. Crosses and hearts have long been seen as both inspiration and spiritual symbols used on a variety of types of jewelry from wedding bands to graduation rings and pendants.

Designing a unique inspirational piece of jewelry can start by browsing through online websites or even just looking through jewelry stores in your area. The Internet has significantly expanded the shopping selection and chances are you’ll find what you’re looking for without having to resort to creating custom jewelry. You may find exactly what you’re looking for or you may find different ideas from a variety of pieces that you’d like to combine into your own design.