Gay Pride Jewelry Gifts Guide

Every time you give a gift to someone, you have the opportunity to show your appreciation of their unique character. It can reinforce many different sentiments; confidence in the person's ability, affection for their style, support of their endeavor or recognition of their accomplishment.

But the gift of jewelry is unique; by virtue of the fact that it's worn on the person's body. Pride jewelry is distinctive because it recognizes and supports the universal right to love whoever we choose.

What makes gay pride jewelry exceptional is the use of symbols and colors which have a particular sexual connotation. For instance many gay pride jewelry items feature interlocking male or female gender insignia or show the figures of two women or two men intertwined in a loving embrace.

The rainbow flag has been adopted by the gay rights movement as a symbol of tolerance and appreciation for all of the ways that love expresses itself through human beings. This timeless symbol was developed by artist Gilbert Baker in 1978 and over time has evolved to become the most widely used in designing gay pride jewelry.

Presenting a pride jewelry gift is an outstanding way to show your solidarity and support of a person's sexual preference and their right to be free from discrimination and social oppression. It's an excellent way to demonstrate and acknowledge the principle of "what affects one of us, affects all of us."

In addition to beauty, gay pride jewelry also serves as a voice that sends an unmistakable message. Just as the slogan "make love, not war" became a rallying call in the 1960s against the Vietnam War, the term "Gay power" took root in our consciousness.

For women and men alike, pride jewelry reaffirms their sexuality, their self esteem and their right to marry. One of the most popular choices in gay pride jewelry is based around the number "1138". There are earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings which prominently feature this number that represents the amount of federal rights, protections and benefits that are granted through marriage.

With the recent landmark ruling in the state of California in the United States, which allows same-sex couples to marry, a gay pride jewelry gift from the 1138 collection would be a significant way to commemorate this legal victory that has been years in the making.

A gift of gay pride jewelry is truly one of the most personal ways to touch the heart and uplift the spirit: a most appropriate way to honor a special person. That special person could well be yourself; wearing gay pride jewelry is a tangible way to stay firmly in touch with your ideals. And it's a beautiful way to announce your commitment to diversity, equality and tolerance to the world.