Sunday, 6 November 2016

The Sentimental And Inspirational Value Of Breast Cancer Survivor Jewelry

By Charles Wallace


Breast cancer is a horrible illness that afflicts many people worldwide. The illness, due to its potentially deadly nature, strikes fear into the hearts of many. It is with good reason therefore that victors in this battle seek to commemorate their success. Breast cancer survivor jewelry makes beating the medical monster a much more celebratory event.

People who wear these accessories include men and women. This is because, although rare, the ailment also afflicts men. Additionally many men desire to wear the jewelries as a show of solidarity with and support for the women in their lives who fight the disease. This means that the accessories must be designed with the male wearer in mind.

These accessories function as sources of inspiration, recognition and comfort. For one, recipients who are gifted with them after successfully emerging from this medical hurdle, feel comforted as they realize that others recognize their struggle. Wearers of the items who are survivors often inspire others to fight the ailment. They are also really great awareness raisers as they draw attention to the horrible disease and the need for a globally concerted effort at finding a solution.

Accessories that mark the triumphant ending of a battle with the disease come in varying forms. These include, bracelets, anklets, earrings, necklaces and rings. With such a wide variety of pieces, pretty much all wearers can find an item to suit their preferences. This is especially important as the people who celebrate triumph over the ailment and their actual struggles are quite varied.

Jewelry items for this purpose can be made in the traditional gold and silver material. They can also be made from less permanent and expensive versions of these materials. These types of materials make the resulting item less expensive. This is a good alternative especially in light of the fact that cancer treatment is quite expensive and after the ordeal many people's financial resources are depleted.

Other jewelers use organic or natural raw materials. Seeds, beads, shells and beads are just a few of the natural resources used to create the accessories. Natural material helps to ensure that variety in shape contours and colors are available. Colors such as pink, for instance are achievable with natural resources. One such color is pink, one that has great symbolic significance with the ailment.

Some jewelers offer customization services. This means that survivors and their supporters can have their names inscribed on the piece. They can also have dates inscribed on them. One idea is to engrave the date of diagnosis and the date of the cancer free declaration.

One of the greatest things about these pieces is that they are available online. Many jewelers have online stores from which customers can order and even state their customization requests. Traditional jewelers also provide similar services. Some persons prefer however to hand craft their own accessories. This increases the sentimental value associated with the piece. The fact that they are so easily accessible makes them the ideal gift to give to self and others.




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