Osmosis Mom Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 HELP! I was looking at Pandora's charm bracelets, but they are very expensive and also the choices are overwhelming.... Anything else? Dd likes unique things. Or if you have any other kind of suggestions for her 18th.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Do you have a farmers' market nearby? Ours has several jewelry makers who sell really lovely, unusual items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 A nice gold ring! Or bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I have found estate jewelry to be the way to go. Much more reasonable and, honestly, more beautiful and unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 What are her interests, Nadia? Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) I have some very simple items I cherish. I hope you find something she loves. :) Edited February 13, 2012 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 What is your budget? What kind of jewelry does she already have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 She is not a big jewelry wearer, but I was thinking this would be something she could keep and wear and remember. I am always presses for time and wheb pressed don't feel creative at all! She loves horses and photography and just went away to college where she will be pursuing both. She has herself bought a nice camera and accessories. I am not looking at spending more than $200 maximum. I found a cute ring at Pandora's, but am still thinking of looking in a pawn store. On, so my problem is also that she is away at college and will be away at a retreat the weekend of her birthday so how to celebraye with her? I had wanted to send some cakes to the retreat, but she hates public attention. Urgh, what to do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Have you looked at the jewelry on Wild Horsefeathers (website for horse lovers)? Many of the items are sterling silver, so not really expensive. Some of the rings are contemporary, unique, and have a nice message for both a horse-lover & an 18yo, imo. Or, maybe a couple of the bracelets together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Thanks, Stacia! Some inspiration, love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 We love to look though the Sundance catalog: http://www.sundancecatalog.com/category/handmade+jewelry.do?nType=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Have you looked on etsy? There is beautiful one off jewellery on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 We love to look though the Sundance catalog: http://www.sundancecatalog.com/category/handmade+jewelry.do?nType=2 :iagree: Also, things like museum stores have neat jewelry. The Met or MoMA would be good ones, I think.... If your dd hates being the center of attention, perhaps another gift/idea could be to do something like give a donation to a charity that she would support, maybe a horse rescue group or something. That way, the focus is on helping others in behalf of her.... Instead of sending treats to the retreat, just send a card & a small gift w/ her & tell her that you will celebrate once she's back? Would that be more to her liking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I am not a big jewelry wearer, but I do have nice diamond studs and gold loops that I wear. I kinda go back and forth between the two. If she isn't really into jewelry, I'd get her something classic that she can wear all the time, like the pearls mentioned before, or studs, basic loops. If she already has those, then a ring with her birthstone in it could be very nice :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 If she is not typically a jewelry wearer, she might prefer something like a brooch that will not be on her body. She could pin it to her winter coat. Perhaps a horse or camera to reflect her current interests or something more enduring such as this design. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 What about an add-a-pearl necklace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Pilgrim are one of my favourite. And for your family it might mean something special since they are Danish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerPoppy Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Have you looked on etsy? There is beautiful one off jewellery on there. This is what I was going to say. You can find a beautiful, silver, artisan-made piece, or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I have found estate jewelry to be the way to go. Much more reasonable and, honestly, more beautiful and unique. :iagree: I have absurdly tiny hands (my ring size is 3 1/2 !), but I find gorgeous and unique things that fit me this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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