When it comes to choosing the perfect military gift, there isn’t one that is more popular than military jewelry. From a simple, beautiful pendant to an elaborate military ring, there is certainly a style that will appeal to everyone. However, there are a few things to remember when choosing a piece of military jewelry, either for yourself or your loved one.

What type of military jewelry would you prefer? Perhaps a gorgeous, stylish military ring or is a military pendant more to your liking? Military pendants are great gift idea for deploying personnel. You may have the front of the pendant display an emblem or insignia for the campaign, such as Enduring Freedom, or you may wish to have the military member’s branch or unit. The back can contain their initials, their enlistment dates, or even best wishes and your initials.

You’ll find these pendants in a variety of sizes and shapes, in different materials, such as gold, silver, and validium, and with a number of different personalization options. There are chains of different lengths and you’ll also find other jewelry items that will work well with your chosen design. These might include a pocket watch, keychain, or special dog tags.

For those that want to make a unique and individualized statement with a piece of military jewelry, it’s time to consider the military ring. From the beautifully designed, formal military rings to the more understated military rings, you’ll love the choices that are available today. Each style of ring is designed to your specific requirements, including the type of material, the insignias, and the semi-precious stone.

Military rings make terrific deployment gifts or can be used to highlight a special achievement. The history of military rings is quite extensive, with the first rings given to graduates of the United States Military Academy in 1835. These pieces of military jewelry become family heirlooms that are passed onto future generations, too.

Which style of ring will suit you or your loved one the best? For some, it’s the ultimate ring, made of gold or silver, with a semi-precious stone on top. You can have an emblem engraved in the stone. It might be the branch of service, a specialized unit, or any number of other insignias and emblems. The sides are personalized to your liking, perhaps with a flag, service dates, or a specific military campaign. The inside of ring may be engraved with the military member’s initials, an important date, or the member’s full name. This formal ring is best suited for important occasions, such as when a dress uniform is required.

The second style of ring is more subdued and does not have a semi-precious stone on top. Instead, there is an emblem of your choice on top, fully colored and beautifully designed. The sides of the ring may be personalized as above. Choose gold, silver, or validium, the latter of which is strongest and most resistant to scratching. This is the perfect ring for someone to wear in the field.

As you can see, there are a number of different types of military jewelry available. You simply need to decide which type will best suit your or your military loved one!