Archive for the ‘Gift for Woman’ Category

Grace: I’ve probably mentioned my love of earrings about a million times already, but I’ve always found them to be a great default gift.  However, like most jewelry, I always find it very difficult to find unique earrings to give as gifts.  Handcrafted jewelry is always a great option, especially these handcrafted sterling silver earrings (not to mention, all the earrings are 15% off until December 25th).

One of my favorite pairs of earrings on this site are the Silver Elliptical Earrings.  They are so beautiful and expertly crafted that it’s difficult to believe that artisans from Peru made them by hand.  As with most of the jewelry from this site, these earrings are very versatile; I can picture myself wearing them during the day and wearing them for a special evening.  They also have a very fun and youthful quality to them due to their contemporary design.

Dan: What I enjoy most about these earrings is the design.  Like you said they seem to be very versatile in that they can be matched with many different outfit combinations and for different events.  They seem to be fun and modern at the same time.  I would buy these as a gift in a heart beat.

Grace: Like many women, I’m such a sucker for shiny things, especially shiny bracelets.  Maybe it’s just because I have the world’s shortest attention span, but I just love wearing sterling silver bracelets.  I don’t wear them that often, but when I do, I feel so put-together.  Buying a bracelet as a gift can be very difficult since I find most bracelets to look the same, so this year I’ve been looking mostly at handcrafted sterling silver jewelry. They are not only elegant and beautiful, but they’re also unique.

One handmade sterling silver bracelet that I really enjoy is this Silver Ribbon Bracelet.  I love the shiny silver and the modern design.  I’ve also never seen a bracelet like this before; I’ve only ever really seen cuffs or charm bracelets.  This is a great multi-purpose gift too, since I can see it being worn everyday or for a special evening.  If you’re looking to give a unique, special gift this holiday season, I would definitely recommend this bracelet!

Dan: This is a really unique gift idea Grace!  I have seen lots of different jewelry items as gift ideas, but this one is different because it was handcrafted by Peruvian artisans.  I look at this peice more as a work of art than a, “every kiss begins with Kay” ordeal.  It is really catching to the eye and a great peice!

Dan: Are you looking to give someone a perfect jewelry gift this coming holiday season?  You will be able to find a lot of great artisan jewelry here!  From artisan communities in Peru, this sterling silver jewelry is extremely unique.  Most jewelry that you can buy when shopping around is mass produced in a factory.  No hard work is put into the production of that jewelry, but when buying a Peruvian product you know that these are prized works of art.

Also, the person you give this jewelry to will know it is unique.  The Byzantine sterling silver .950 chain is intricately handcrafted and cannot be replicated by most hands.  It is truly a unique design and a unique piece of jewelry.  Please, give someone a real jewelry gift this holiday season.

Grace: Wow that is an astonishing peice of art.  To know that you can wear something as beautiful as that is amazing.  The Byzantine design on the chain is so intricate and difficult to create, only Peruvian artisan hands could have made such a great necklace.  This is a perfect example of what handcrafted jewelry is about.

Grace: The only thing better than finding a unique gift that no one else has is giving one that is literally made for the recipient.  However, it’s very difficult to find a custom-made gift (and probably very expensive) unless you are super talented yourself.  The next best thing, though, is a gift that is made to order, so you don’t have to go through the trouble of designing the gift, but you get all the benefits of something that is custom-made.

The same website that sells beautiful sterling silver jewelry gifts has just created a line of made to order necklaces.  These made to order necklaces are not only unique, but they have the feel of custom jewelry.  With handmade jewelry you’re almost guaranteed to have a piece that no one else has.  I particularly love the Turquoise Bead Necklace because the color is absolutely beautiful.  Each turquoise bead is hand selected for the perfect color and quality.  Each necklace takes about three weeks to deliver, so make sure you order it well ahead of time!

Dan: I am no jewelry conosseiur but this is a really beautiful peice of art.  The turquoise really has a natural undescribable beauty that cannot be replicated.  It is so well handmade and put together it really does not detract from its natural beauty.  This is a wonderful gift, and one to get any special women in your life!

Dan: Are you looking for the perfect, elegant, and simple silver jewelry for this coming holiday season?  I know that most everyone’s budgets are going to be tighter than usual and that is why you have to go to this site.  If you do not want to sacrifice any quality for those you want to treat, then go for some silver jewelry necklaces.

The brilliant links silver .950 necklace does not sacrifice quality and is purely brilliant.  Whoever you give this necklace to this coming holiday season, they are going to truly appreciate its beauty and the detailed handcrafted work that has been put into it.  Hailing from artisan communities in Peru, this necklace will be noticed by all who look at it.  It has an elegant uniqueness that no Tiffany’s or mass produced jeweler can bring you.

Grace: What I love about this necklace is its versatility; it can be worn on a daily basis and on a nice evening out.  Even though I have a lot of jewelry that can be worn in the evening, it looks a little strange for everyday wear, and same goes for my more casual jewelry.  As beautiful as this jewelry is, it takes up a lot of unnecessary space in my jewelry box, especially for something that can only be worn on one type of occassion.  If you want to give a gift that is beautiful and has multiple purposes, this necklace is a great idea.

Grace: I love wearing earrings that have a lot of movement to them because they’re just so much fun!  Maybe its because I can’t focus in class and like to play with my earrings, but there’s something really fun about dangly earrings.  The same site that sells beautiful handcrafted sterling silver jewelry also sells a wide array of handmade silver earrings.

Although I likes a lot of the earrings they sell, one of my favorite pairs is called the Huayruro Dangle Earrings.  I love the bright red Huayruro seeds; they’re a very unique material to work with.  The contrast of organic materials and inorganic materials makes these earrings special.  If you’re looking for a fun, playful gift, these earrings are the perfect candidate.

Dan: Those huayruro seeds really add a bold brightness to the jewelry that is stunning.  However, it is not “in your face” and harsh to the eyes.  The red, with the occassional black spot, seem welcoming and not harsh.  I think what contributes to that is that it is natural and organic, it is not a bright artificial paint that is being used, and that in Peru the seed stands for good luck (which is always a good thing to have around).

Grace: I realized we haven’t really offered many gift ideas for special occasions, particularly jewelry.  I wear some form of jewelry on an everyday basis and I don’t really have any opportunity to dress up very often, so I tend to overlook elegant, evening jewelry.  If you are looking to buy a gift of this nature, I would recommend handcrafted necklaces just because they are so versatile and in the end, simplicity is always best.

I know most people don’t always associate handcrafted with elegant evening wear, but there is some very beautiful handcrafted jewelry out there, and the best part is, the jewelry is almost always unique!  You don’t have to worry about someone giving the same gift as you, and the gift is sure to be special because the recipient will probably never find anything like it.  This beautiful sterling silver filigree necklace is a perfect gift if you’re looking to an elegant piece of jewelry.  What’s amazing is that it’s completely handmade!  Filigree work transcends the conventional boundaries of jewelry and is more like a work of art.  Also, this week the site is offering 20% off all its sterling silver jewelry, which is an even greater incentive to check out this gift!

Dan: You make a really great point there Grace, that handcrafted jewelry is always unique and can never be fully replicated.  I mean, how many of those sterling silver Tiffany’s hearts can you really see?  The discout is an extra added bonus and the filigree is just astonishing.  I am not a jewelry expert, but I have never seen any peice of jewelry as beautiful as that.

Grace: Some of my friends are really into being eco-friendly, and although I applaud their efforts, shopping for them is so difficult.  Everything is either really expensive, or it’s just not their taste.  However, I found this great website that sells eco-friendly jewelry and it’s not only cute, but it’s also affordable.

All their jewelry is made from a minimum of 50% recycled/reclaimed gold and silver, and they also use bio-degradable products to make their jewelry.  Their jewelry is very unique and alludes to nature; I especially like their jewelry with the little birds on them.  The necklaces with the mother bird and baby bird(s) on them are great for mothers since you can include up to 4 baby birds.  If you’re looking for an eco-friendly gift, I would definitely recommend this site!

Dan: I think it is so great that society is becoming more eco-friendly now.  Everything from electronics, transportation, grocery shopping, and accessories are becoming green and eco-friendly.  I think that the necklace is not only eco-friendly but really beautiful as well.  It would make an excellent gift!

Dan: This season there are many new products coming out for purcahse but so many of them may be out of budget.  This gift idea may sound typical, but it is one that can be USED and truly appreciated.  Many gift certificates are frowned upon because of the store(s) that they can be spent at.  A McDonald’s gift certificate for $50 is amazing, but the health benefits are not.

An iTunes gift certificate, though, is great because the program has evolved into a store that carries more than just music.  You can find movies and even books on tape at the iTunes store now.  There are no applied time limits for the cards so that there is no rush to use them right away.  You can spend as little as $25 and go up to $2500 I beleive.  The card alleviates the stress of continual credit card charging (per song) and really makes music and other mediua purchases in the future more relaxed.  This is the ultimate gift card and a GREAT gift idea!

Grace: I LOVE getting iTunes gift cards as gifts!  I hate buying full CDs because I usually only like a couple of songs, so I find iTunes to be very convenient.  However, it may be convenient for me, but it makes it rather difficult for other people to buy me music as a gift.  That’s where the iTunes gift card comes in.  There’s no more of this guessing and gambling when buying music for someone; they can do it themself, but it still feels like a gift from the heart, which is what is important.

Grace: I’m not very adventurous when it comes to jewelry and I’ve always wished I were.  If you know someone who wants to try something a little more modern and quirky, this Earthtone Spondylus Shell Necklace is the perfect gift.  The design is very simple, yet the geometric shapes makes it modern and unique.  The clean silver and modern shapes contrasted with the organic spondylus shell make it a statement piece.  I also love the orange because it’s such an unusual color, especially in jewelry, and it gives the necklace a fun, youthful edge.

This artisan necklace is handcrafted in Peru, so you know you’re getting a unique and special gift.  It would be extremely difficult to find something this original and this well crafted in the United States.  I really love all the artisan jewelry from this site, and I think it’s a great place to look for distinctive jewelry.

Dan: This is not only flawless jewelry but a great piece of art.  Not all jewelry has to be shiny, gold, diamond, and silver to be beautiful.  Spondylus shell is a great organic material that is beautiful in so many ways.  This necklace looks like a great gift for my sister this coming holiday season!