Softball jewelry is the perfect accessory for a woman or girl to show off her love of the sport. It also makes a great gift for those who play.
Types of Softball Jewelry
Sports-themed jewelry comes in many forms, and like many other sports, you can find softball motifs in the following jewelry styles:
- Necklaces
- Charms and pendants
- Pins
- Rings
- Bracelets
- Earrings
- Anklets
- Toe rings
- Colored silicone rubber wristbands
- Novelty jewelry and buttons
You can also find softball-themed accessories, such as money clips, key rings, and zipper pulls, which are appropriate for either gender.
There is a great deal of variety when it comes to the specific styles of softball-themed jewelry items. Common symbols and motifs include softballs, bats, softball and bat combinations, softball gloves, helmets, catcher's gear, player figures, player numbers or team names in conjunction with softball designs, and uniforms or jerseys. Many jewelry items may also combine other symbols -such as hearts or peace signs- with the softball theme for a cute look.
Rubber wristbands, charms, and other items may have phrases such as 'I love softball,' 'softball is life,' 'softball rocks,' or other softball-related sayings. Many softball items are also created for mothers or grandmothers of players and include a design with 'softball mom' or 'softball grandma' incorporated in the jewelry.
Fastpitch Softball Jewelry
Although you can find some items depicting a standard white softball, the majority of the jewelry pieces available in a softball theme use the distinctive electric yellow indicative of a fastpitch softball. Jewelry selection ranges from more sophisticated looking styles, such as a simple necklace with a fastpitch charm, to more fun and funky items..
Jewelry Materials
Silver, gold, and plated metals are used for many softball jewelry items, but you can also find the following:
- Ceramic and enamel softball charms
- Painted glass beads with softball themes
- Beaded bracelets, necklaces, and earrings depicting softballs
- Leather cord jewelry with charms
You may also see faux or real gemstones used in the jewelry designs. Pink is a popular color used in conjunction with the electric yellow of the fastpitch ball, so many designs feature pink-colored gems, but clear or yellow stones are also used in some designs.
Team Jewelry and Fundraisers
Although jewelry with a softball theme is popular for any player, another common use is for team jewelry. The jewelry might be given to team members after competing in a specific tournament or winning a championship, or it might be given during the season to fuel team camaraderie and rev up team spirit. Popular items for team wear are pins, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Many styles can be custom-ordered to incorporate the team name or personalized with player's names or numbers in addition to the softball design.
Since serious softball play can incur many expenses, from tournament fees to equipment to travel costs, many teams engage in fundraisers to offset these expenses. Selling softball-related jewelry is a fun way some teams choose to raise money. Novelty or beaded jewelry items are popular for softball fundraisers. Spirit Corner offer fundraising programs using custom jewelry.
Where to Buy
Your best bet for purchasing softball jewelry is through a sports shop or sports jewelry store. Some sites even specialize only in softball items, including jewelry. Take a look at the following sites:
- Sports Jewelry 4 You: This jewelry site offers a range of sports-themed items, including a great selection of softball necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry. They have different sizes and will also customize pieces for details such as length, tie, and number.
- Chalk Talk Sports: This sport gifts store sells a number of fun softball items, including necklaces, watches, and personalized dog tags with softball sayings or logos.
Spirit You Can Wear
Jewelry with a softball design can be fun and meaningful. Whether it is worn by players as a way to show team spirit and the love of the game, worn by family or friends to support a player, given as a special gift, or used as a fundraiser item, this jewelry motif shows spirit and heart.
