Ever since engraving was invented, people have been monogramming and putting messages on their jewelry, though the messaging mostly took place on the underside of the object.

These days, people are finding inspiration and encouragement in words selected by jewelry makers to be presented face up and statement out.

At Heavenly Treasures, you’ll find the infinity-designed Green Tara Mantra necklace ($49), inscribed with the Sanskrit mantra “Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha,” which translates to “OM! Hail to Tara (in her three roles as a savioress).”

At Toby and Max, some of the jewelry speaks from within and without, like the stamped “Life is a journey” sterling cuff ($79), the underside of which continues, “Enjoy the moments.” The Words of Wisdom sterling link bracelet ($107) reminds its wearer to “Be good to yourself, Be kind to others, Be happy.” Not bad things to remember when you’re stuck in a team meeting at work.

Each of the Precious Words sterling inspirational bracelets ($39 apiece) comes with an accompanying page that expounds upon the beauty of a particular word. Select from “Believe,” “Courage,” “Hope,” “Journey” and “Love.”

If you aren’t a bracelet person, hop on over to Sanctuary for the best-looking and biggest selection of message jewelry we found. The Dare to Dream ring is engraved in cursive on the outside and has “In your heart I will always be” awaiting the touch of its wearer’s skin on the inside ($92). We particularly like the inspirational ring ($45), a thicker, rounder band of polished sterling inscribed with 10 words that read like vertical stripes from a distance (you get “Hope, Peace, Spirit, Soul, Beauty, Joy, Faith, Love, Wish and Dream” all in one elegant ring).

There are message rings in Italian, French and Gaelic, and Sanctuary also has an appealing selection of bracelets and pendants, including a cuff displaying the Serenity Prayer in its entirety ($225). Great web site, fantastic selection of words to live by.