Gift Ideas around $40?

[snuggles1]

I''m looking to buy a birthday gift in the next week or so. I''d like to get a sterling silver bracelet but I can''t find any that seem to fit the price range. I saw a few things I liked a Blue Nile, but I''d like some other options as well. Any thoughts? Thanks!

 

[Lady_Disdain]

Have you checked etsy.com? There are some fine craftspeople there (but you have to slog through a lot of chaff).

I liked these:



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_16&listing_id=15426291

 

[Lady_Disdain]

This one is more delicate

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_2&listing_id=11715741

 

[Lady_Disdain]

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_12&listing_id=7282945

 

[Elmorton]

I''m a sterling bracelet fiend myself!! Are you looking for a bangle or one that is a little more moveable?

This sounds a little weird, but if you''re looking for a plain sterling chain like bracelet, you mind find a jeweler that sells Pandora bracelets. Without charms, they''re a nice little plain piece and run I think $35-40 (though I got a free one at a trunk show).

James Avery is a great place for sterling silver, too, though most pieces do have a religious theme.

What were the bracelets that you liked at BN? That might give us a better idea of what style you like

 

[snuggles1]

Date: 10/20/2008 1:53:16 PM
Author: Lady_Disdain
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_12&listing_id=7282945

I LIKE this one. Something really awesome about the chain.

 

[snuggles1]

Date: 10/20/2008 4:34:57 PM
Author: Elmorton

What were the bracelets that you liked at BN? That might give us a better idea of what style you like

She liked this for a friend's birthday, but we ended up getting something else. She's pretty anti-Tiffany as I think it represents a friend of hers she no longer gets along with. So the bracelets on BN that are "Tiffany" like she dislikes.

On a side note, I'm also considering getting her an iPod shuffle, but it's a matter of figuring out if she already has one...it's not one of those things that comes up often in conversation!

ETA: Generally I find people pick gifts they like themselves or wouldn't mind getting, so I wonder if this is her style, but would it be strange to get something we were going to get for someone else?!?

 

[snuggles1]

I also like this one but I was concerned it looked too masculine and not too fun.

 

[snuggles1]

Date: 10/20/2008 4:34:57 PM
Author: Elmorton
I''m a sterling bracelet fiend myself!! Are you looking for a bangle or one that is a little more moveable?

Either is fine. I think a nice bangle would work but also a nice moveable one as well. She used to make cold wire wrap jewelry so I''m trying to avoid stuff she can make since I don''t want her to feel like she got something she can make herself!

 

[Elmorton]

Snuggles - ack, I completely forgot about this thread. Are you still working on your purchase?

I love the "pretzel" (love knot?) one - but I believe it''s really similar to a tiffany design - don''t know if she''d recognize it or not.

I like the wheat link one you posted a lot!!

Here''s one that I like for $50 at JamesAvery.com -

http://secure.jamesavery.com/jewelry/search/product/B-383M/Light-Twisted-Wire-Bangle-Bracelet/

And here''s one that reminds me a lot of my mobius bracelet from Amazon. It''s also $50 -

http://www.amazon.com/Sterling-Silver-Sculpted-Bangle-Bracelet/dp/B000FLYMI0/ref=sr_1_64?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1225050254&sr=1-64

And since I mentioned the mobius, I''ll add a link, too - these tend to be religious, but I''ve seen them with Shakespeare quotes, too - I get so many compliments on mine, but they''re typically priced a little closer to $70 but can be found closer to $50, just have to do some searching for the quote you want. Here''s a link for an example:

http://www.dvbny.com/05_styles/mobius.htm

 

[velogrrrrl]

macy''s often has some great sales and clearance events. this weekend their sterling silver and fine jewelry was 50% off. you might find something nice there in your price range.

 

[snuggles1]

Just wanted to thank everyone who responded and give you and update. So I found out someone else got her a bracelet so I decided to get her...

A SHUFFLE!!

Yeah! Who doesn't like an iPod! And it's so pretty...almost like jewelry! Actually I just got it today in the mail and it's a really sexy red.

And it's around the same price...well I paid $50 but I figure it's ok. And it's engraved with Happy Birthday.