Love is in the air this spring, with celebrations like Mother’s Day, engagements and anniversaries providing plenty of opportunity to leave your loved ones awestruck and appreciated with gems and jewelry. But should you go vintage or modern? Classic or contemporary? Let Dale Robertson of Dale Robertson Jewelry guide you through the gift-giving (and gift-choosing) process—whether buying traditional milestone gifts or crafting custom pieces for the significant ladies in your life. Dale’s best advice? Make it something special. “Don’t get something cookie-cutter that everyone has. We’re known for our quality custom work—we can take an idea and turn it into a reality.”
10th Anniversary: Diamond
“The idea of traditional anniversary gifts didn’t really gain popularity until the Victorian era,” Dale clarifies. “When people come in, they often ask, ‘What should I get?’ and I always say ‘diamonds’ … at one time, 10 years used to be celebrated with tin or aluminum—today, it’s diamonds.”
Top to Bottom: 14K 4 carat Lab-grown Diamond Anniversary Band, $2799 | 14K 2 carat Diamond Anniversary Band, $6249 | 14K 2 carat 5-stone Oval Lab-grown Diamond Anniversary Band, $2195 | 14K 2 carat Lab-grown Diamond 3-stone ring, $2195 | 14K 11 carat Emerald-shaped Lab-grown Diamond Bracelet, $6799 | 14K 1.5 carat Diamond Earrings, $6250 | 14K ¾ carat Diamond Circle Pendant, $2199 | 10K ½ carat Diamond Bracelet, $1499
25th Anniversary: Silver
“Pure silver, being a rarity, marks 25 years together,” Dale explains. Because pure silver is soft, sterling silver was initially used for currency. In the 12th century, some European coins were called “Easterlings,” later abbreviated to “sterling”—a precious metal that has transitioned over the years to become a staple in decorative jewelry.
Top to bottom: Sterling Silver Bracelet, $479 | Sterling Silver Earrings $149 | Sterling Silver Diamond Heart-shaped Earrings, $129 | Sterling Silver Diamond Heart-shaped Pendant, $129 | Sterling Silver Diamond Knot Earrings, $379 | Sterling Silver Diamond Knot Pendant, $249
30th Anniversary: Pearl
Pearls are extremely rare, which considerably increases their value. Throughout history, gem lore recognizes pearls as symbols of wealth, status, purity and wisdom—sometimes called tears of the gods. “Whether earrings, bands or necklaces, it’s nice to give jewelry with value—rather than wood or cotton, which are the traditional gift for some anniversary years.”
Top to bottom: Pearl and CZ Sterling Silver Earrings, $129 | Pearl and CZ Sterling Silver Pendant, $129 | 10K White Gold, Pearl and Diamond Ring, $440 | 10K White Gold, Pearl and Diamond Earrings, $379 | 10K White Gold, Pearl and Diamond Pendant, $349 | Freshwater Pearl Strand, Sterling Silver Clasp, $159 (includes matching bracelet and stud earrings)
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