Blog — gifting

Many of us have had at least one heirloom passed down to us from our (great) grandparents. Be it a brass ring or a brooch, these treasured tokens are loved and cherished as they are a unique thing connecting us to our past loved ones.  Jewelry pieces have most often been used as heirlooms because of their monetary value, their aesthetics, and their durability. Heirloom jewelry pieces are also often either gifts, hand-crafted items, and/or bought and manufactured on special occasions, so their sentimental value rises, as well. A common misconception is that heirlooms NEED to be something ridiculously expensive...

Christmas is just around the corner, yet some of us still have to go and get some last-minute presents without making them seem like they’re actually last-minute presents. Staying home and distancing has really gotten all our calendars out of whack, hasn’t it?  Considering the fact that most of us now shop online, you can no longer turn on the charm with a “please” and “thank you” to get the clerk to wrap your gifts. It’s time to order some glitter and tape and tackle this daunting task hands-on. Are you one of those people who buy a bunch of...

We’ve all been faced with a gift buying dilemma. You have a special event coming up and you simply have no clue what to buy as a present. What do you buy the woman who has everything? You may even find yourself stumped each year on what to buy your mom for Mother’s Day. You know her so well and she’s grateful for a simple hug and a sweet card, but you always want to treat her and get her something special.  Well, look no further. We’ve put together a quick reference guide on what to buy the women in...

So you're not a die-hard jewelry fanatic, you’ve never even considered the types of metals used for making jewelry, but after years of buying imitation jewelry from knock-off websites – you decide to treat yourself to something nice and head on to the store.  You go in and become overwhelmed at all of the options that lay before you – and certainly the prices! You take a look at the tags: 14kt gold, 18kt gold, 22kt gold... what does the “kt” stand for? White gold, what makes it white? StainLESS steel, you didn’t even know steel could stain!  Singing “Titanium”...

A wedding anniversary provides couples with the opportunity to celebrate reaching another milestone in their marriage and remember the special day when they started their journey together.  Over the years, the tradition of the gifts given has evolved, but the idea behind them is essentially the same. With each passing year, the strength of their bond and the love between them grows and fortifies their marriage. For example, we go from gold to diamond to platinum, each element gaining strength as the milestones grow. Typically, the first 15 years of marriage have a gift associated with it, and then this...