A tiny blessing, whispered in silver — a poem that welcomes every chapter you live.
Jewellery is more than metal and sparkle — it’s a keeper of memories, milestones, and stories yet to unfold. At Magpie Gems, every design holds meaning, but there is one gentle thread that connects them all: we call it The Magpie Rhyme — a symbolic poem inspired by Irish folklore, personal journeys, and the quiet courage of everyday life.
Whether you’re stepping into a new beginning, honouring someone you love, or holding close a memory that shaped you, this poetic keepsake meets you where you are — and walks loyally beside you.
Treasured by our community, the rhyme accompanies many of our sterling silver and gold-plated pieces, tucked inside your signature Magpie Gems gift box like a secret blessing.
Its purpose? To remind you that your story is precious — and still unfolding.
A magpie’s rhyme to treasure,
for stories told and new:1 — for colour bright and true
2 — for joy that finds its way
3 — for dreams that bloom each day
4 — for hearts both brave and bold
5 — for silver tales retold
6 — for gold that warms the night
7 — for gems that guard your light
8 — for wishes held so near
9 — for kisses soft and dear
10 — for jewels kept close at heart —
a story where all dreams start.
What the Rhyme Represents
Each line echoes a blessing — a tiny spark of celebration, comfort, inspiration, or remembrance. Just as every magpie feather glimmers differently in the light, each line reflects a different part of your journey.
Let’s explore its meaning together…
- Colour bright and true — your authenticity. A celebration of authenticity and individuality — the colours that make you, uniquely you.
- Joy that finds its way — the light that returns in time. A reminder that joy often arrives quietly — in unexpected moments.
- Dreams that bloom — beginnings and becoming. May your hopes grow gently, opening like petals in their own time.
- Hearts brave and bold — quiet courage. Courage isn’t loud — sometimes it’s a soft, steady beat that keeps you moving forward.
- Silver tales retold — cherished memories. Stories you return to — memories that comfort, guide, or teach.
- Gold that warms the night — comfort and kindness. The golden sparks that brighten darker days.
- Gems that guard your light — and protects what’s precious. The people, moments, or tokens that protect what’s precious within you.
- Wishes held so near — hopes close to your heart. The quiet hopes you carry in your chest — whispered to no one but the stars.
- Kisses soft and dear — love in its gentlest forms — a hand held, a soft hug, a safe place.
- Jewels close at heart — keepsakes you treasure — reminders that every chapter is worth honouring.
You’ll find The Magpie Rhyme as a keepsake card inside our signature gift boxes — a small token to frame, journal, or keep forever. It’s our way of saying:
May this jewel walk beside you through every chapter — softly, meaningfully, beautifully.
Discover Jewellery with Meaning
Handcrafted in Ireland from nickel-free sterling silver, with options for 24k gold or 18k rose gold plating and Austrian crystals, Magpie Gems jewellery pieces arrive in our signature blue gift box with a message card and polishing cloth — ready to gift or treasure.
Whether you’re honouring:
- a graduation
- a birthday
- a new baby
- a loss
- a new adventure
- or simply your own unfolding journey
— you’ll find a Magpie Gem that speaks your language. Because storytelling lives in silver — and every jewel is a sentence in your book.
Explore our collections and find the piece that carries your chapter forward:
🔹 Birthstone Jewellery — a gem for every month
🔹 Symbolic Jewellery — meaning made wearable
🔹 Personalised Name Jewellery — honour your identity
🔹 Milestone + Life Journey Gifts — from beginnings to remembrance
