Gift Ideas for the Special Woman in Your Life

Are you still searching for just the right gift to tell the special lady in your life how much you love her? Jewelry is a great choice however, this year budget constraints limit options for many. Here are some great alternatives to the expensive diamonds of the jewelry stores.

Perfect Gift #1- Jingle Heart Necklace or Bracelet

Where: www.jingleheart.com

What: Sterling Silver Jingle Heart pendant with 20 inch fine silver chain or Sterling Silver Jingle Heart bracelet charm with sterling silver beaded bracelet. Both come with the Jingle Heart poem and an ivory organza gift bag.

How much: $40 for the necklace; $50 for the bracelet

I first saw the Jingle Heart necklace when it was given to a co-worker as a retirement gift. It is not only beautiful but high quality. For the woman who loves simplicity in her jewelry, this is a perfect addition. It has a timeless look and has a soft chime in the heart to remind the wearer of how much they are loved. (The chime is soft and is not distracting like some bell necklaces are.) The best part about the necklace or bracelet is that it is a sentimental gift. If you are not good with poetry, let the Jingle Heart poem tell her how much she is loved:

I've loved you for a long, long time
I know you love me too.
I'm giving you this special gift
To keep me close to you.
No matter where life leads us
Whether near or far apart,
Remember that I love you
With every jingle of your heart!

Orders usually ship within 24 hours and payments can be made through the website via Paypal. These necklaces are available through other retailers such as QVC, but from my research, the prices are generally higher.

Perfect Gift #2- Awareness Jewelry

Where: www.kiwijewels.com

What: Handmade awareness jewelry with gemstones, Swarovski crystal, pearl and sterling silver

How much: Prices vary.

This site offers unique twists on awareness jewelry. If you have a woman who supports causes like military support, breast cancer, autism, prematurity, AIDS awareness, or other causes, stop by Kiwi Jewels to find a handmade and quality piece of jewelry for her collection. Kiwi sells bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and even key chains. They offer customization and other types of jewelry as well, such as bridal collections.

Orders usually ship within five business days due. Each item is handmade according to your specifications. You can place your order online or over the phone.

Perfect Gift #3- Mother Bracelets

Where: www.lilybrookejewelry.com

What: Custom beaded bracelets with pearls, sterling silver, 14k gold filled beads, Bali silver, freshwater pearls and/or Swarovski crystals, and a free charm

How much: Prices vary based on style but generally run $48-$80

If your special someone is a mother or grandmother, you must look into mother bracelets. These are high quality beaded bracelets that are fully customizable. Lily Brooke bracelets do not charge more for larger sized bracelets or extra for longer names. Another great feature is the intertwining bracelets. You can buy "add-on" bracelets and twist into the current one.

I personally purchased two from this jeweler and would highly recommend her to anyone. The service was incredibly fast and the quality was amazing. The gift recipients loved the bracelets and have been able to wear them quite often.

Mother bracelets are just one of many styles Lily Brooke creates. They also offer awareness, bridal, baby, birthstone, christening, etc. bracelets. Certain styles also have matching earrings.

NOTE: These are not guaranteed to make it by Christmas due to the customization of each bracelet. But keep it in mind for birthdays, Valentines Day and Mother's Day.