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Top 5 cheap unique personalised gifts in 2011

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Buying gifts, especially for a girlfriend, wife, or loved one, can be hard. On one hand, you can’t just pick up a simple, all-purpose gift like a Starbucks card—that isn’t very personal. On the other hand, buying something practical like a new Swiffer or a food processor isn’t very romantic. Finally, on the third hand, not everyone can afford to spring for diamond jewelry for every birthday, Christmas, anniversary and Valentine’s Day. Some men even feel that once they buy that engagement ring, they should be excused from gift-giving forever. But most men—and you are probably among them—want to buy their significant others something sweet and romantic, and are just unsure of what to buy. Here are five great ideas that most omen will love—perfect for Valentine’s Day, new mom presents, or just to say “I love you” any day of the week (or when you want to go on a weekend golf trip with the guys.)

1. Personalized electronics. Just buying her a camera or a new phone may not seem so romantic, but many electronics companies are allowing you to personalize your purchase and make it unique. The Flip video camera, for example, allows you to upload a photo to their website and have it printed directly onto the camera’s face. Other companies allow you to choose from a variety of colors, styles, and optional accessories. The Apple computer company provides personalized monogramming and engraving on all the hottest products like iPods, iPhones and iPads.

2. Upgrade the everyday. You don’t have to buy rings for every birthday and anniversary, but you can make every special occasion memorable by giving her something that will transform an everyday experience. Think of what she loves to do and find a personalized accessory or equipment that will upgrade that experience every day of the year. Does she love gardening? Go with a top-of-the-line gardening set that is both functional and fashionable. Does she spend an hour applying makeup and getting ready before going out? Make her feel like a true lady of luxury with a gorgeously carved vanity table and mirror and a bottle of an exclusive cream like La Mer. If she lives for her morning cup of coffee, invest in a high-end coffee machine that will brew her morning espresso or cappuccino in style.

3. A dash of designer. Lots of women, whether they will admit it or not, love the feeling of slipping on something with a designer label on it. Sure, it may not be actually worth more than a non-designer product, you may be thinking, but there is something fun and exciting about wearing an exclusive brand regardless. Indulge that excitement a little with a little memento of a favorite brand. It doesn’t have to be diamond jewelry from Tiffany’s—it can be a silver pendant necklace from the brand. Instead of a Louis Vuitton luggage set, buy her a Louis Vuitton wallet. It’s a small indulgence that will make her fashionable every time she uses it, whether it is a Kate Spade scarf or a small piece of diamond jewelry from Baccarat.

4. A whole new experience. Sometimes, the best gifts are not things at all, but memorable experiences that can be cherished forever. Is there any experience or trip she has always talked about, but never been able to actually try, or does she have a favorite day trip that will give her instant vacation bliss. A day at the spa, or a night out on the town, or even a weekend away from it all can be the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. Get dressed in a tuxedo, a dress, and your best pearls and diamonds for a night at the opera, or pack away the diamond jewelry and head off for a week of camping. Or nobly offer to stay home with the baby and send her and her best friend off for a rejuvenating spa adventure.

5. Jewelry—but make it personal. No matter what those Kay Jewelers commercials tell you, there is something impersonal about buying a piece of jewelry that approximately one million other guys will buy for their wives during the holiday season. To make a diamond jewelry gift personal, think about what she loves, what experiences you’ve had together, and then translate that into a piece of diamond jewelry she will really cherish forever. Incorporate unique elements like your children’s birthstones, your wedding date, and even inscribe the inside of the message. And you don’t have to buy rings all the time—most women would prefer a wide variety of jewelry items, like necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

 

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Celtic Jewellery Gifts

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Giving And Receiving Jewelry As Gifts

Jewelry as gifts can come in many forms and styles. Jewelry will often times be something as simple as plain gold, silver, or titanium to a more elaborate piece with gemstones or natural stones, including sea shells. Jewelry can be something that is sentimental, or represents someones status or wealth. With the gift of jewelry, one can never go wrong.

 

Their are many parts of the human body which can be adorned with jewelry. Ears, fingers, wrists, ankles, toes and necks to identify the most common places that jewelry can be worn and showcased on the body. Jewelry can also be worn on clothing to adorn or complete an outfit.

There are cuff links to finish off a man’s shirt sleeves, tie tacks to keep the tie in place and lapel pins for the jacket. There are broaches, pins, hat pins, and hair adornments for women to dress-up or complete, or finish, an outfit.

In the United States it is quite common to see body adornment due to the popularity of body piercing. In other countries these body piercings are ceremonial, to mark the rite of passage in one’s lifetime, and are based on longstanding customs and traditions. So in the United States this has opened a market for a whole other type of wearable jewelry.

Jewelry is also sought after be investors as well as collectors. There are still many antique pieces of jewelry, from old pocket watches (timepieces), wedding rings, earrings, hat pins, and more. Often times you will find valuable and unique pieces in a loved ones jewelry box.

Jewelry can be gifted, or passed down, within a family for future generations. Wedding rings, for example, have been passed down and are worn today by many Brides. Parents oftentimes will purchase a piece of jewelry for their newborns, usually a baby ring or bracelet.

Jewelry will often times be given as a gift to signify a special event, holiday or show of love. When you add gemstones, or natural stones, to a jewelry piece it can bring a whole new meaning, or significance, to a piece.

The giving, or gifting, and receiving with jewelry throughout ones lifetime has been a long honored tradition in many countries and cultures. It can provide happiness and recall a happy moment, or event, in someones life. Just by the wearer taking a glance at a special piece that has been given as a gift can bring a smile to the wearers face, and a warm memory to the heart for years to come. With so many artisans out there, there are available pieces for every taste, or desire for beauty, and to fill any gift giving need. So, when you are going to give a gift for a special occasion, or to mark a significant event, always think about that special gift that is timeless and will be with someone for a lifetime. The giving of jewelry has been a time honored tradition that will survive for many, many centuries to come.

With a keen interest in Celtic jewelry, Ciara O’Brien researches and writes about Irish wedding bands and all other types of Celtic jewelry. Click here for more information about Celtic Wedding Rings and here for Claddagh Ring.

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