Archive for the ‘Jewelry’ Category

The best gifts are often times the ones that you get the most use out of and the ones that you are able to enjoy on a day-to-day basis. As much as I would like to think I have places to wear diamonds and fancy gowns, the reality is that chances are they will only make it out of my wardrobe once every few years. This isn’t to say that jewelry doesn’t make a great gift. It is important when you are picking out jewelry for someone that you match their style. A great site that I’ve found and just can’t seem to write enough about is Tikanchay’s handcrafted jewelry. They have something to match any look at any price range. For someone with a more laid back casual day to day style, the woven bracelets offered here are a great way to add a little flair to an outfit without overdoing it. For your other friends and family members they also have stunning handcrafted bracelets and earrings that can be worn at a business office or even for a night out with the girls. Especially when you’re in a working environment where you are limited to a uniform or strict dress code, jewelry is a great way to show off your personal style. The jewelry at Tikanchay is elegant and sleek but has character and originality that makes it one of a kind.

With the crashing state of the economy everyone has been forced to tighten their budgets when it comes to purchasing gifts for others and even themselves. This downward state has left everyone with little extra spending money. Despite this it is still important to look good and feel confident about what you are wearing. With the outrageously high price of diamonds, silver jewelry has truly become every girl’s new best friend. Silver jewelry achieves the same elegant and classic look as diamonds but for a fraction of the price. Handcrafted jewelry also accomplishes the same exclusivity and rarity as diamonds and is sure to catch everyone’s eye. An amazing site that I found for this is Tikanchay Peruvian Jewelry. Not only is each piece of jewelry that they offer handcrafted but it also all originates in Peru making it more unique and giving each piece a history. I can guarantee that the quality you find here will only exceed your expectations! The sterling silver used is even of a higher quality than you would find from that infamous little blue box. They offer such a variety of styles that you are sure to find something for anyone. One of my favorite pieces has got to be the silver ribbon bracelet. The texture and silver of the bracelet create a shine that is unlike any thing else and sure to dazzle. The sterling silver is the perfect compliment to any outfit and creates a rare and sleek look that often times cannot even be achieved by diamonds. 

When it comes to giving presents you can never go wrong with jewelry. While giving jewelry is often an easy quick gift to give, it often lacks uniqueness and thought. After reading about Tikanchay silver jewelry, I decided to experience it for myself and was not disappointed. It’s often hard to buy jewelry offline, especially when you are not familiar with the company. The handcrafted jewelry that they offer is breath taking in person and only exceeded my expectations. While the photos of the jewelry on the website all look amazing the true natural beauty of each piece cannot be captured in a picture and must be experienced first hand. I fell in love with the butterfly jewelry collection and now so have my friends. The elegance of sterling silver is complemented with the delicate feel of the blue butterfly wing, giving it a unique look that will appeal to almost anyone. The light flirty feel of the wing is perfect for those late summer birthdays. I gave my sister a pair of the butterfly earrings and she now wears them everywhere. Even if the butterfly wing jewelry isn’t for you the wide variety of pieces and styles of Tikanchay will keep you coming back for more. 

Grace: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!  I hope everyone is thinking long and hard about what gifts to get!  The problem I always have when looking for Valentine’s Day gifts is trying to find something unique and special.

If you’re looking for a classic yet unique gift this season, I would highly recomend some pearl earrings.  I love pearl earrings because they’re so classic and go with EVERYTHING (really, everything) but they can be a little boring sometimes and there’s really no need to own more than one pair if they’re just going to look the same.  Pearls always make a great valentine’s day gift, but what makes these earrings unique is that they were made by Peruvian artisans.  The triple drop and the handcrafted silver earring stud makes these earrings completely unlike any I have seen.  This site makes a whole bunch of sterling silver jewelry, so don’t feel confined to just pearl earrings!

Grace: Hello all!  Sorry for the lack of posts; I’m in Japan right now, studying abroad, and it’s a lot of fun!  Dan is also studying abroad but is without an internet connection, so I’ll be all by myself for a while.  It’s taken a while to get settled, but I’m finally comfortable and ready to start posting again!

Although the big holiday season is now over, there’s still Valentine’s Day to start thinking of!  I love chocolate, but receiving a big fluffy bear and roses and chocolate is a little overrated.  This time, why not try some handcrafted sterling silver jewelry?  The great thing about this site is that the jewelry is always unique.  I especially love their sterling silver bracelets.  I’ve never really been a fan of bracelets, but I love their silver cuffs.  Always elegant, they seem to go with everything.  One that really caught my eye was the Basket Weave Sterling Cuff.  This would be a great gift for a sophisticated woman.  Not to mention, it’s currently 25% off (until January 15th), so now would be a great time to get one!

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.