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Gift-giving is meant to be an expression of appreciation and love for the person you’re giving the gift to. And yet, it can often be stressful coming up with gift ideas for friends and families. At a certain point in life, many people already have the things they need and want, which can result in gifts becoming impersonal for lack of better options.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. There are plenty of ways to come up with creative and inspired gifts, but focusing on what the intended recipient does need, want or use regularly. One of the best vehicles for this is jewellery.
Jewellery is usually small, meaning it won’t take up too much space, and it’s one of those things that can be tailored too almost anyone. No matter a loved one’s personal taste or style, there’s a jewellery style that will suit them.
Anything jewellery that you think will speak to your recipient’s style is a good choice, but there are some ways to take jewellery gifts even further and add even more meaning and originality to them. Let’s look at some of those options.
Permanent Bracelets
A popular gift idea is to give an experience rather than a tangible gift, but even better than that is to do both. If you’re looking for a truly unique experience, consider getting permanent bracelets with your friend or family member (or several, as this is a great group gift idea).
Permanent bracelets are just like regular bracelets, except instead of having a clasp that you can fasten and unfasten to put it on and remove it, it is welded on by a trained professional at the jewellery store when you pick it out. This way, it’s a permanent reminder of your relationship and the experience you shared getting your zapped bracelet in Toronto together.
Custom or Handmade Jewellery
While jewellery has the potential to be unique and one-of-a-kind, it can also be the opposite. A lot of jewellery is mass produced, and so everything begins to look the same.
Handmade and custom jewellery is a great way to turn away from this. A piece of hand-crafted jewellery is made with intention. A custom-made piece is something designed specifically for your friend or family member and will be completely original. Both of these options make for meaningful gifts.
Engraving
Whether you choose something already designed or custom made, another great option for making a jewellery gift mean more is to have it engraved. You can take a meaningful nickname, date, quote, lyric or something else and have it permanently engraved on a piece of jewellery you’ve specifically chosen for that person.
Because almost anything can be engraved – rings, necklaces, bracelets, a medallion or pendant, a watch, and more – you can find the perfect gift for almost anyone, even for people who don’t consider themselves as jewellery wearers.
The holidays are the perfect time to express your appreciation for the people in your life, so amplify that by gifting your loved ones something truly meaningful this year.