Like all of Apples of Gold’s silver jewelry, their romantic sterling silver pendants are crafted from .925 sterling silver—the highest quality of silver that can be used in jewelry. This durable alloy combines small amounts of the other metals with pure silver, which is too soft on its own to be practical for pendants.

While many love sterling silver for its clean, cool, versatile sheen, its biggest draw is often its low price tag: pieces crafted from it usually cost just a fraction of the cost of their white gold counterparts. Sterling silver’s wallet-friendly nature, combined with its naturally cool, versatile sheen, make it an ideal medium for romantic yet affordable jewelry. Here’s proof: each of the attractive pieces to follow costs $65 or less.

The Sterling Silver Heart Key Pendant combines a classic symbol of love—the heart—with a graceful key, making it an ideal gift for that special someone who is able to unlock the deepest parts of your soul. Two hearts are integrated into this lovely design, one at the top and one in the place of the key’s teeth, creating a unique picture of love’s ability to open your heart. At just over 2¼” high, this pendant is bold enough to make a statement but small enough to be elegant.

If you’re looking for a piece to celebrate the matchless bond between a husband and wife, don’t miss the Sterling Silver Two Become One Pearl Necklace! This unique piece creates a gorgeous picture of two lives becoming one, joined in love. Two sterling silver strands pass through an open heart, working together to create a symbol of your connection. An 8mm teardrop-shaped freshwater cultured pearl dangles from each strand, adding a graceful touch, while the upper half the heart is given a hint of sparkle with cubic zirconia accents. As part of the Sentimental Expressions collection, this necklace comes in a magnetic gift box and includes a card with a poem and Bible verse. It’s a lovely gift for the one with whom you share your life.

Like the piece before it, the Soulmate Sterling Silver Heart Pendant is also part of the Sentimental Expressions collection. A symmetrical heart of solid sterling silver forms the base of this pendant, while a second sparkling heart leans in from the right, gracefully curving in a joyful celebration of the blessing of finding your perfect match. This 1¼” pendant includes an 18” sterling silver chain, so that it’s ready to give the moment you receive it.

Jewelry doesn’t have to be expensive to say “I love you”! Any of these sterling silver heart pendants would make a lovely Valentine’s Day gift, especially if you’re on a budget. Try one of these romantic pendants to express your love without breaking the bank.

In addition to pieces that feature flags or those with red, white and blue gemstones, sterling silver pendants that feature the symbol of particular branch of the military are a meaningful way to honor a particular serviceperson. At just over an inch high, the United States Air Force Medallion Charm in Sterling Silver is a strong declaration of your support for those who serve in the air. Or, choose a similar pendant to pay homage to members of the navy or the marines.

Faith is essential for many military families as loved ones must entrust one another to God while they must be apart. The U.S. Army Cross Pendant in Sterling Silver honors the essential nature of faith when putting it all on the line. This unique sterling silver pendant places a medallion engraved with the U.S. army seal in the middle of a cross accented with a Celtic motif, making it a fitting picture of faith that is only made stronger when it’s tested, and that has carried countless servicemen and women through desperate times.

Veterans Day can also be a time to honor the veterans of tomorrow, as well as the families who sacrifice so that they can serve our country. After all, they’re the veterans of tomorrow! Consider recognizing them with a piece of jewelry that honors the gift that they and their families give on our behalf.

The Sterling Silver Military Dog Tag Pendant with Prayer Inscription for Two is a powerful reminder of the connection between military members and those they love, even when they’re apart. Together this set of two pendants forms a single dog tag, a symbol of two lives that are joined as one. Only when both halves are present can the inscription be read: “May the Lord keep watch between us to make sure that we keep this covenant when we are out of each other’s sight.” Adapted from Genesis 31:49—“May the Lord watch between you and me when we are absent one from another”—this set communicates that the wearer of each half holds the other in his or her heart until the two are reunited. Each half comes with an 18” sterling silver chain so this pair is ready to wear.

Don’t let this Veterans Day go by without honoring the veterans—present and future—in your life! Be sure to say thank you and consider showing your support with a silver pedant that recognizes their service.

Sterling silver is an excellent medium for jewelry for flower girls: it’s beautiful, durable and affordable. The wide variety of styles available from Apples of Gold allows you to choose a piece that’s just perfect for the special little lady in your wedding.

Sterling silver earrings accent the natural beauty of any flower girl, and styles with diamond-like stones and pearls add a timeless touch to your wedding. These perpetually good-looking pairs are versatile classics that your flower girl will come to love even more as the years go by.

Allow the simply elegant beauty of Apples of Gold’s White Cultured Freshwater Pearl Lever Back Earrings to make a statement on your flower girl’s ears. A single round pearl drops from each one, creating a look that’s timelessly elegant.

For a diamond-like style that will make your flower girl look and feel like a princess, consider a pair of cubic zirconia earrings like Apples of Gold’s Rhodium Plated 6mm CZ Stud Earrings. This pair features stones that are big enough to add sparkle, but small enough that they won’t overwhelm. As a bonus, they’re rhodium plated to prevent tarnishing, making them a lasting reminder of her part in your wedding day.

Silver and gemstone pendants add a touch of color to your flower girl’s outfit, and with a rainbow of colors to choose from, there’s a good chance that you’ll be able to find one that coordinates with your wedding theme. If you’d like your flower girl to wear a touch of “something blue,” consider giving her a piece of silver gemstone jewelry that features a blue gemstone such as aquamarine, blue topaz or sapphire. The 4.75 Carat Blue Topaz and Diamond Heart Pendant in .925 Sterling Silver is a perfect pendant for the occasion, with its sparkling, heart-shaped blue topaz accented by a single diamond.  It comes with an 18” sterling silver chain, so it’s ready to slip around your flower girl’s neck.

Silver heart necklaces for your flower girl are ladylike touches that she’ll be happy to wear. Consider a graceful design such as The Hugging Heart Sterling Silver Pendant to remind her of the special place she holds in your heart. The unique curving design of this necklace seems to wrap a simple heart in a warm embrace.

By giving your flower girl a piece of fine jewelry from Apples of Gold, you’re not just giving her a gorgeous accessory for the wedding ceremony. Your flower girl will be able to wear any of these earrings or your pendants for many years to come.