Why, What and How of Silver Jewelry as Christening Gifts

Posted by kamal on September 29th, 2015

Christenings, or baptisms, are among the most joyous rites of passage for parents and their newborn babies – these occasions welcome the babies into the Christian community that includes their godparents. Christening gifts, such as silver jewelry, are provided to the babies as tokens of a warm welcome even when they are too young to understand their importance and too young to wear the jewelry.

Why Silver Jewelry

While young babies should not wear jewelry of any kind for safety reasons, silver jewelry is one of the best baptism gifts for several reasons.

• Personalised baby giftsare the best baptism gifts and silver jewelry can be personalised in many ways, such as engraving the name of the recipient, date of baptism, and a short yet sweet message. While generic gifts are accepted by the parents – it is always the thought that counts when it comes to presents – personalised baby gifts have a more meaningful aspect for both giver and receiver.

• Silver jewelry can last for years well into the baby’s adulthood. Instead of giving gifts that will only last for a few weeks, such as clothes and baby supplies, many godparents give long-lasting gifts that can be repurposed as the child grows older. For example, the silver necklace with pendant can be repurposed into a bracelet with charms (i.e., the pendant becomes one of the charms).

Plus, silver jewelry can also be one of the best wedding gifts for when the baptised baby marries in the future. Think of silver jewelry as gifts that symbolise continuity in life, from birth until adulthood.

What Silver Jewelry Can Be Given

Virtually all types of silver jewelry can be given as baptism gifts including necklaces with pendants, bracelets with or without charms, and even baby rattles, among others. The challenge lies in choosing a suitable gift that respects the parents’ beliefs (i.e., Catholic or Protestant) as well as falls within your budget.

How to Choose Silver Jewelry

First, consider your budget. You want to give a gift that you can actually afford but one that will be memorable and cherished. You are in luck since silver jewelry is always an affordable yet elegant choice with heritage.

Second, consider the parents’ beliefs and values. For example, a rosary bead case will not be an inappropriate gift for Protestant parents since rosary beads are associated with the Catholic faith. You can choose to give silver cross jewelry instead because the cross represents the Christian faith regardless of sect.

Find your silvery jewelry gift now and give your godchild a gift that he/she can actually use well into their adulthood.