Jewelry for the Holidays

Have you decided that this is the Christmas that you will focus on giving sentimental gifts to those on your Christmas list? Perhaps you are on a very tight budget and you realize that you will not be able to shop for big-ticket items. Or it might be that you have been giving a lot of thought to the materialism that sometimes, or often, dominates the Christmas holidays. Whatever the reason that you have decided to give sentimental gifts, those who are the recipients of your generosity will more than likely be touched at your thoughtfulness. In addition, the gifts they receive will probably become family heirlooms, if they are not already so. From deciding on which presents to give to those on your list to arranging for jewelry repair services, here are some ideas that might help you as you plan your gifts.

Match The Gift To The Recipient: Consider the personality of each person on your Christmas list. For example, if you have a brother who has a passion for history, think of going to a used bookstore where you can buy a coffee table book that depicts scenes from around the world. By selecting a used book in good condition, the gift will more than likely cost you next-to-nothing. Perhaps you have jewelry items that hold a special meaning but that you know you will never wear anymore. If so, consider which people on your Christmas list would appreciate wearing that jewelry. And remember that it doesn't need to be fine jewelry. Costume jewelry will probably be well received, too.

Arranging For Repair Services: If you do decide to give items of jewelry that you already own, make sure that each piece is in great condition. For example, you might have decided to give a sterling silver charm bracelet to your sister or to another gal on your list. Be sure that each charm is secure. If you find that one more of the charms might fall off inadvertently, a jewelry repair service can more than likely secure each charm and even polish the silver pieces for you. Perhaps the clasp on a necklace is broken. Again, a jewelry repair service will more than likely be able to fix it for you, using exactly the right closure that will ensure that the clasp will be secure. Fortunately, jewelry repair services are often very affordable, so your bank account will more than likely not suffer.