Some gifts get a polite thank you. Others get a pause, a smile and “how did you know?” This Christmas gift guide is about the second kind. Start with the person you are buying for, the thing they love, the place they feel most at home, and choose a small piece of jewellery that says you noticed.

Every design here comes from our family studio in a reclaimed coastguard lookout on Trevose Head, near Padstow in Cornwall. Many arrive ready to give in a little cork-stoppered glass bottle, an illustrated glass dome or a gift box, so the unwrapping feels like part of the present. Prices start at £15.

Quick Christmas gift ideas by budget

• £15 stocking fillers: Snowflake Studs, Reindeer and Snowflake Studs, Rudolf Reindeer Studs and Reindeer and Christmas Tree Studs.
• Up to £20: Christmas earring baubles, Sailing Boat Earrings in a bottle, Meadow Sketches Bee Studs and Colourful Teapot Earrings.
• Up to £25: charm brooches for gardeners, readers, bakers and cat lovers, the Christmas Charm Pin Brooch and Circle Coral Earrings in a Glass Dome.
• £30 to £35: the Gold Stars Necklace and men’s bracelets such as the Black Leather Wristband.

Festive earrings and Christmas stocking fillers

For the friend who wears a Christmas jumper from the first of December, or the colleague who deserves more than a card. Our festive stud earrings are small, cheerful and easy to wear every day of the season.

• Cute Reindeer and Snowflake Stud Earrings (£15): a mismatched pair in stainless steel, each stud about 1cm, presented in a 6cm glass bottle with a hand-printed card.
• Cute Snowflake Stud Earrings (£15): a quiet bit of winter sparkle for someone who prefers understated.
• Cute Rudolf Reindeer Stud Earrings (£15): for the one who never misses the Christmas films.

Want something with a little more swing? Our Christmas earring baubles hang about 35mm from sterling silver hooks, with silver-plated festive charms, and come in a 60mm glass bottle with a cork stopper. Choose the Reindeer, Snowman, Heart or Believe design (£20 each).

For a coat lapel or a festive scarf, the Christmas Charm Pin Brooch (£25) pairs a Rudolf charm with Christmas accents on a 6 x 3cm swirl pin, made in our Cornish studio and packed in a gift box.

Christmas gifts for sea lovers

For the one who belongs by the sea. Maybe they swim all year, sail at weekends or simply book the same seaside holiday every summer. Living and working above the Cornish coast, these are the designs closest to our hearts.

• Silver Sailing Boat Earrings in a Display Bottle (£20): silver-plated boats on sterling silver hooks, in a miniature glass bottle.
• Seahorse Earrings in a Bottle (£20): silver-plated seahorse charms (22 x 9mm) on 925 sterling silver ear wires.
• Circle Coral Earrings in a Glass Dome (£25): stainless steel earrings set against a hand-drawn shoreline illustration in a 10cm glass dome. Each drawing is done by hand, so every backdrop is a little different.

Explore the full Nautical Jewellery Collection and our Seaside and Beach Jewellery, or read our full guide to gifts for sea lovers.

Christmas gifts for gardeners and nature lovers

For the person who talks to their plants. They know every corner of the garden, and they notice every bee.

• Meadow Sketches Bee Studs (£20): stainless steel bee studs on an individually drawn flower backdrop, in an 8.5cm glass dome.
• Meadow Sketches Bird Studs (£20): for the one who watches the feeder as much as the flowerbeds.
• Gardeners Swirl Brooch (£25): a silver-plated brooch with little watering can, secateurs, spade and flower charms.

Browse gardener jewellery gifts and the hand-drawn Shore & Meadow Collection, or read our full guide to gifts for gardeners.

Christmas gifts for book lovers, makers and bakers

For the one with a project on the go, and the person behind the reading pile. Our charm brooches each carry five tiny silver-plated charms on a 6 x 3cm swirl pin, handmade in Cornwall and packed in a gift box. They are made to be pinned to a coat, a scarf or a well-loved tote bag.

• Book Lover Swirl Pin Brooch (£25): spectacles, an open book, a storybook, a quill and a typewriter. One more chapter, always.
• Sewing Forever Housework Whenever Swirl Pin Brooch (£25): thread, scissors, buttons and a thimble, for the one who would rather stitch than tidy.
• Star Baker Swirl Pin Brooch (£25): a recipe book, cupcake and measuring spoons for the family’s official cake maker.
• Colourful Teapot Earrings (£20): silver-plated teapots on sterling silver hooks, for anyone who believes every problem looks better after a brew.

More ideas: art, literacy and music jewellery, sewing and knitting jewellery, gifts for bakers and cooks and tea and coffee lovers’ jewellery.

Gifts for cat and pet lovers

Some people’s favourite person has four legs. The Cat Lovers Swirl Pin Brooch (£25) features a cat sitting on a moon silhouette, made in Cornwall and packed in a gift box. See all our pet jewellery.

A little Christmas sparkle: gold-plated gifts

For the friend who dresses up for the Christmas party, or the person who deserves something a bit special. The Gold Stars Necklace (£30) is an 18-inch gold-plated chain of linked stars with a lobster clasp, lovely on its own or layered. Pair it with the matching Gold Stars Bracelet (£25), or browse our gold-plated jewellery.

Christmas gifts for him

Men can be the hardest people to buy for. Our men’s bracelets keep it simple. The Modern Men’s Black Leather Wristband (£35) is 21cm long with a stainless steel clasp. Check the wrist measurement on each product page before you order, and have a look at our Indigo Forge men’s jewellery too.

A little something from you, to you

You are allowed to be on the list. If a design reminds you of your favourite beach, your allotment or the book on your bedside table, treat yourself. Christmas is a good excuse, and so is January.

How to choose the right jewellery gift

1. Start with what they love. A hobby, a place or a pet tells you more than a price bracket.
2. Check studs or drops. Look at what they already wear, and whether they prefer small and subtle or something with movement.
3. Read the materials. Our pieces use different components: stainless steel studs, silver-plated charms on sterling silver hooks, or gold-plated designs. Each product page lists exactly what is used, and our components are lead and nickel free.
4. Look at the presentation. Glass bottles, illustrated glass domes and gift boxes each make a different first impression. The product photos show what arrives.
5. Check the delivery information before ordering for Christmas, especially if you are sending direct to the recipient.

From our studio near Padstow, Cornwall

Zamsoe is a family-run jewellery business working from a reclaimed coastguard lookout tower from Trevose Head, just along the coast from Padstow on Cornwall’s north coast. Our design meetings often happen on the beach or the coast path, with the dogs in tow, and you can see that landscape in our seahorses, sailing boats and shoreline drawings.

Each piece is hand-curated in our Cornish studio, and many of our illustrated backdrops are drawn by hand, so no two are quite the same. We post across the UK and further afield, so wherever your someone lives, a little bit of Cornwall can reach them this Christmas. Read our story.

Christmas gift FAQs

What are good Christmas gift ideas under £20?

Our festive stud earrings start at £15, including Snowflake, Rudolf Reindeer and Reindeer and Christmas Tree designs, each in a little glass bottle. For up to £20, you will find Christmas earring baubles, Sailing Boat Earrings in a bottle, Meadow Sketches Bee Studs, and Colourful Teapot Earrings.

Does Zamsoe jewellery come gift wrapped?

Many designs arrive ready to give in a cork-stoppered glass bottle, an illustrated glass dome or a gift box. Each product page shows what is included, and our delivery information explains our current gift wrapping options.

When is the last order date for Christmas delivery?

Our delivery information page has this year’s Christmas dispatch dates and delivery options. We normally dispatch orders the same day when placed before 1pm, though busy periods can take longer, so we recommend ordering early in December.

Do you offer free UK delivery?

Yes, we offer free UK postage on orders of £30 or more. See our delivery information for full details, including international shipping.

Is your jewellery suitable for sensitive ears?

Our components are lead- and nickel-free. Many designs use sterling silver earring hooks, and our studs are stainless steel. Check the materials listed on each product page to choose what suits the wearer.

Where is Zamsoe based?

We are a family business with a studio in a former coastguard lookout on Trevose Head, near Padstow in Cornwall. We design and make our jewellery there and send orders across the UK and worldwide.

Can I personalise a Christmas gift?

You can order selected charm designs with an initial, and we welcome bespoke enquiries. Look for the personalisation option on the product page, or get in touch to ask.

Ready to find their little thing? Shop all Christmas jewellery gifts from £15.

You probably know exactly where to find them: out in the garden, checking a new shoot, planning another border or making room for just one more plant. A good gift for a gardener celebrates that quiet, muddy-kneed happiness. This guide gathers our favourite garden jewellery, from charm brooches covered in tiny tools to bee and hedgehog earrings in hand-drawn glass domes, so you can find something that feels like them.

Our small family team designs every piece here in Cornwall, in a reclaimed coastguard lookout on Trevose Head, just outside Padstow. We are surrounded by sea, but our hedges are full of bees, blackbirds and wildflowers too, and plenty of our customers are as happy with a trowel as they are on the beach.

Quick picks: the best jewellery gifts for gardeners

• For the all-round gardener: Gardeners Swirl Brooch, £25
• For the veg patch devotee: Grow Your Own Garden Swirl Brooch, £25
• For the bee lover: Meadow Sketches Bee Studs on Hand-Drawn Flowers, £20
• For the wildlife gardener: Meadow Sketches Hedgehog Studs, £20
• A stocking filler under £20: Bee on Flora Stud Earrings in a Bottle, £16

Gifts for the gardener who has every tool

Gardeners are notoriously hard to buy for. They already own the good secateurs, and they are fussy about their gloves. So give them something they would never buy for themselves: their favourite tools, in miniature, to wear all year round.

Gardeners Swirl Brooch (£25)

A silver-plated swirl brooch hung with little gardening charms: a watering can, secateurs, a spade and a flower. The brooch is 5cm wide, and each charm is around 2cm long, so it catches the eye on a coat lapel, a scarf or a well-loved gardening hat. Our components are lead, nickel and cadmium safe.

Gardening Bracelet (£25)

Three charms (a watering can, a daisy and a pair of secateurs) on a silver-plated bracelet. Choose a classic bangle, an expanding bracelet or a chain bracelet, depending on what they usually wear. It arrives in an eco-friendly gift box, ready to give.

Garden Lover Necklace (£25)

A daisy, a spade and a watering can on an 18-inch silver-plated chain. It is a gentle, everyday way to wear a love of gardening, and makes a lovely matching set with the bracelet.

Gifts for the vegetable grower and allotment lover

Some gardeners live for their dahlias. Others measure the year in first earlies, runner beans and the great glut of courgettes. If the person you are buying for has an allotment, a raised bed or a greenhouse full of tomatoes, these are for them.

Grow Your Own Garden Swirl Brooch (£25)

Handcrafted in Cornwall with five silver-plated charms: a carrot, garlic, a spade, a "grow" charm and a bunch of radishes. At 6 x 3 cm, it sits nicely on a jacket or a bag, and it is guaranteed to start a conversation at the allotment gate.

The Vegetable Growers Garden Brooch (£25)

Another one for the kitchen gardener: a 5cm silver-plated garden brooch hung with vegetable-patch charms, each around 2cm long. Pick this or the swirl version depending on whether they prefer a classic bar or a playful curl.

Meadow Sketches Snail Studs for the Gardener in Your Life (£20)

Yes, a snail. Every vegetable grower has a complicated relationship with them, which is exactly why these make people laugh. The waterproof, non-tarnish stainless steel studs sit on a hand-drawn scene of three carrots and two tiny hearts inside an 8.5cm glass dome. Because every backdrop is sketched by hand, no two are ever the same.

Gifts for the wildlife gardener

For a lot of people, the best bit of the garden is who visits it. The bees in the lavender, the robin that follows the fork, the hedgehog that shuffles through at dusk. We made our Shore & Meadow collection for exactly these people.

Meadow Sketches Bee Studs on Hand-Drawn Flowers (£20)

Little bee studs that "rest" on hand-sketched daisies, creating a tiny 3D garden scene inside an 8.5cm glass dome with a natural cork base. The studs are about 1 to 1.5cm, made from nickel-free stainless steel, and waterproof, so a spot of rain in the garden will not hurt them. Once worn, the dome stays on the windowsill as a small piece of botanical art.

Meadow Sketches Bird Studs on Hand-Drawn Branches (£20)

For the person who notices the birds as much as the blooms. Stainless steel bird studs perch on a hand-sketched blossom branch, presented in the same glass dome.

Meadow Sketches Hedgehog Studs in a Glass Dome (£20)

If they have ever cut a hedgehog hole in the fence or left out a saucer of water on a summer night, they will love these. The studs sit in a hand-drawn meadow of wildflowers and grasses, and each display is one of a kind.

Save The Bees Swirl Pin Brooch (£25)

Five silver-plated charms (a flower, a little bee, a flower stem, a bumble bee and a honeycomb) on our signature swirl pin. Handcrafted in Cornwall and measuring 6 x 3cm, it is a cheerful badge for anyone who plants for pollinators.

Flowers that never need deadheading

For the cottage-garden romantic or the person whose borders are always in bloom, choose flowers they can wear in the middle of winter.

Gold-Plated Flower Studs with Wildflower Blooms in a Glass Dome (£24)

Around 1cm across, with a warm gold-plated finish, these flower studs are set against hand-drawn wildflower stems on watercolour paper. A lovely choice for someone who prefers gold to silver.

Classic Bee on Flora Stud Earrings in a Bottle (£16)

Our best-value garden gift and a perfect stocking filler. Stainless steel bee studs of about 1.2cm arrive in a little 6 x 3cm glass bottle wrapped in hand-printed floral watercolour paper. It is the kind of small, thoughtful present that says "I saw this and thought of you."

Looking for more? Browse the full gardener jewellery gifts collection for flower, tree and woodland designs, including the Cottage Garden, Wildflower Garden and Butterfly Garden brooches.

How to choose a gift for a gardener

1. Start with their kind of gardening. Flowers, vegetables or wildlife? Each section above matches a different type of gardener.
2. Think about what they already wear. Brooch fans can pin one to a gardening jacket or a winter coat. If they never wear earrings, a bracelet or necklace is a safer bet.
3. Check the details. Each product page lists the metal, sizes and presentation, so you can choose with confidence.
4. Treat yourself too. Plenty of our customers are gardeners buying for themselves. You have earned it after all that weeding.

Christmas gifts for gardeners, wrapped and posted from Cornwall

Winter is the gardener's quiet season: seed catalogues by the fire and plans for next year. It is the perfect time to give them a little reminder of the garden, and you will find more ideas in our Christmas jewellery gifts collection. Our jewellery is gift wrapped as standard, and orders placed before 1pm are normally dispatched the same day. Please check our delivery information before ordering for Christmas, especially in the busy weeks of December.

Designed by the sea in Padstow, inspired by Cornish gardens

Zamsoe has been making jewellery for people for around thirty years. Our studio sits on Trevose Head near Padstow, on Cornwall's north coast, and we spend a lot of time thinking up new designs on the coast path with our dogs. Cornwall is a county of extraordinary gardens, from sheltered subtropical valleys to wild clifftop hedgerows, and that mix of sea and garden runs through everything we make. Over the years, our jewellery has been sold in garden and heritage gift shops across the UK, and we still love designing for the person who would rather be outside with their hands in the soil.

If you love the coast as much as the garden, you might also enjoy our guide to gifts for sea lovers.

Gifts for gardeners: frequently asked questions

What is a good gift for a gardener who has everything?

Jewellery is a great choice because gardeners rarely buy it for themselves. A charm brooch such as the Zamsoe Gardeners Swirl Brooch, with tiny watering can, secateurs and spade charms, celebrates their hobby without adding another tool to the shed.

What is a good small gift for a gardener under £20?

Our Classic Bee on Flora Stud Earrings in a Bottle are £16, and the Meadow Sketches studs (bee, bird, hedgehog and snail designs) are £20 each, presented in a glass dome with a hand-drawn backdrop.

Are the earrings suitable for wearing in the garden?

The Meadow Sketches studs are made from stainless steel that the product listings describe as waterproof and non-tarnish, so they cope with a shower of rain. As with any jewellery, we suggest taking it off for heavy digging.

Is Zamsoe jewellery made in Cornwall?

Yes. Zamsoe is a family business based in a reclaimed coastguard lookout on Trevose Head, near Padstow in Cornwall. We handcraft our charm brooches in Cornwall, and we draw every Meadow Sketches backdrop by hand.

Do you gift wrap and deliver in time for Christmas?

We gift-wrap our jewellery as standard, and we normally dispatch orders placed before 1 pm the same day. See our delivery information page for current options and Christmas timings.

Explore all gardening gifts

Silver Sailing Boat Earrings in a Display Bottle · £20

Our sailing boat earrings: silver-plated sailboat charms on sterling silver hooks, tucked inside a little glass bottle with a cork stopper. The bottle is part of the gift, and it often ends up on a windowsill long after the earrings are worn.

Made on the Cornish coast, near Padstow

We are Zamsoe, a family-run jewellery business supported by talented friends. Our studio sits in a reclaimed coastguard lookout on Trevose Head, just along the coast from Padstow in North Cornwall. Around us are the Trevose Head lighthouse, the surf beaches of the Seven Bays and the coast path that winds towards Padstow and the Camel Estuary.

Our team meetings often happen on the coast path, usually with the dogs. Much of what we see out there finds its way into our designs, from shells and sea urchins to rowing boats and lighthouses. Every gift in this guide comes from that little corner of Cornwall.

For the sailor and the harbour-watcher

You know the one. They can name every boat on the mooring, and they never miss a regatta. Sailing designs are a lovely way to recognise that.

The Mariner: Sailing Boat & Lighthouse Swirl Brooch · £25

A wave-shaped swirl brooch carrying a sailboat, a lighthouse, a ship’s wheel, an anchor and oars, hand-finished in our studio near Padstow. It looks just as good on a sailing jacket as it does on a winter scarf.

Lighthouse Earrings in a Bottle · £20

Silver-plated lighthouse charms (25mm × 8mm) on 925 sterling silver ear wires, presented in a glass bottle. A small nod to every lighthouse on the Cornish coast, including our neighbour on Trevose Head.

Browse more boats, anchors and ship’s wheels in our Nautical Jewellery Collection.

For rowers, paddlers and surfers

Some sea lovers like to be on the water, not just beside it. Cornwall is home to pilot gig rowing, paddleboarders on calm mornings and surfers waiting in the line-up, and we have a design for each of them.

Silver Paddleboard Earrings in a Bottle · £20

Silver-plated SUP charms, board and paddle together, on genuine sterling silver hooks. A thoughtful nod to the friend whose weekends start with an early paddle.

Silver Surfboard Earrings in a Bottle · £20

Textured silver-plated surfboards with patterned inlays and stripe details, on 925 sterling silver hooks. For the surfer who still checks the forecast on holiday.

The Coastal Rower: Rowing Boat and Oars Charm Necklace · £25

A rowing boat, crossed oars and an anchor on an 18-inch silver-plated chain. It is a lovely choice for a gig rower, a kayaker or anyone who finds their calm in the steady pull of the oars.

For the beachcomber and the rock-pooler

Their pockets are full of shells and their windowsill is lined with pebbles. These designs celebrate the small treasures of the tideline.

Beachcombing Swirl Pin Brooch · £25

Silver-plated conch, starfish, ammonite, coral, seahorse and scallop shell charms on a 6 × 3cm swirl pin, made in Cornwall. It is a whole beach walk in one brooch.

Sand Dollar Oval Hoops in a Keepsake Bottle · £25

From our Seashore collection: elegant silver-plated oval hoops with a delicate sand dollar charm, suspended in a 9cm glass keepsake bottle. Simple enough to wear every day.

Crab and Bucket Sterling Silver Earrings in a Bottle · £20

A crab on one ear and a bucket on the other, with silver-plated charms on 925 sterling silver ear wires. For anyone who never grew out of crabbing off the harbour wall.

Find more shells, starfish and pebbles in our Seaside and Beach Jewellery and Seashore Oval Hoop Earrings collections.

For the one who would rather be underwater

Snorkellers, wild swimmers and anyone who loves what lives below the surface will like our illustrated glass domes. Each pair of earrings sits in front of a backdrop drawn by hand on watercolour paper, so no two are exactly the same.

Circle Coral Earrings in a Glass Dome · £25

From our Shoreline collection: non-tarnish stainless steel coral studs presented in a tall glass dome, with a fine-line shoreline illustration that echoes the fan-like lines of the coral.

The Whale Gallery: Original Hand-Drawn Art · £20

Stainless steel whale studs in a glass dome, set against a hand-sketched scene of nuzzling whales, floating hearts and a tiny hand-coloured crab. It is a gift and a little piece of art for the shelf.

See the full range of coral, seaweed and sea urchin designs in Seaweed and Coral, and more hand-drawn pieces in The Shore & Meadow Collection.

For the dreamer and the holidaymaker

Not every sea lover wants a wetsuit. Some just want a deck chair, a good book and the sound of the waves. Others are already planning next year’s cruise.

The Sea Maiden: Mermaid and Shell Charm Necklace · £25

A mermaid, a starfish and a seashell on an 18-inch silver-plated chain, hand-finished near Padstow. For the mermaid at heart, whatever their age.

Silver Deck Chair & Parasol Earrings in a Bottle · £20

Silver-plated deck chairs tucked under little parasols, on sterling silver hooks. It is a summer holiday in a bottle, ready for a grey December morning.

Cruise fans should also look at our Silver Cruise Ship Earrings in a Bottle.

A little something from you, to you

You can be on the list too. If the sea is your happy place, our gold-plated huggies are small enough to wear every day and come in a bottle that looks lovely on a dressing table.

Gold Whale Huggie Earrings in a Bottle · £25

18k gold-plated hinged hoops (12 × 2mm) with a little whale charm, presented in a 5 × 3cm bottle. Prefer shells? Try the Gold Shell Huggie Earrings.

And a taste of Cornwall

Cornish Pasty Earrings in a Bottle · £20

For anyone who still talks about that pasty on Padstow harbour. Silver-plated pasty charms of about 2cm, in a glass bottle with a cork stopper. A cheerful reminder of a Cornish holiday.

How to choose the right sea-themed gift

• Start with their sea. Are they on it (sailing, rowing, paddling, surfing), beside it (beachcombing, rock-pooling, coast path walks) or dreaming about it (holidays, mermaids, whales)?
• Pick a style they already wear. Drops, studs or hoops for earrings; a brooch for someone who loves coats and scarves; a necklace or bangle if they rarely wear earrings.
• Check the details. Each product page lists the materials and measurements. Our designs use different metals, including silver-plated charms with sterling silver hooks, stainless steel and gold plating.
• Think about the presentation. A bottle or illustrated dome becomes a keepsake after the earrings are worn, which makes it a lovely choice for someone who keeps everything.

Still deciding? Our earlier guide, Jewellery Gifts for Someone Who Loves the Sea, has three quick questions to help you narrow it down. You can also browse all of our Earrings in a Glass Bottle.

Ordering for Christmas

If your gift is for Christmas, please read our delivery information for current dispatch times and the latest posting dates before you order. You will find more festive ideas in our Christmas Jewellery Gifts collection.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good gift for someone who loves the sea?

Start with the way they enjoy the coast. Sailors often love a boat or lighthouse design, paddlers and surfers a board they recognise, and beachcombers shells, sand dollars or rock-pool finds. Zamsoe's sea-themed jewellery covers all of these, with most pieces between £20 and £25.

Where is Zamsoe based?

Zamsoe is a family-run jewellery business on the North Cornwall coast near Padstow. Our studio is in a reclaimed Coastguard lookout from Trevose Head, and many of our coastal designs are inspired by the beaches and coast path around it.

What are earrings in a bottle?

Many of our earrings arrive in a small glass bottle with a cork stopper instead of a standard box. The bottle doubles as a keepsake, so the presentation becomes part of the gift. Our illustrated designs come in a glass dome with a hand-drawn backdrop instead.

What metals are Zamsoe's nautical earrings made from?

It depends on the design, so check each product page. Many nautical earrings pair silver-plated charms with sterling silver hooks; our illustrated dome studs are stainless steel, and selected designs are gold-plated.

Can I order sea-themed jewellery from Zamsoe in time for Christmas?

Yes. Please check our delivery information page for current dispatch times and the latest Christmas posting dates before you order.

From our coastguard lookout near Padstow to someone who loves the sea: we hope you find their little thing.

Start with the Gardener Jewellery Gifts collection, then choose a design around the recipient’s particular connection with the outdoors.

For the gardener who loves the whole ritual

Garden Five Charm Silver Plated Bracelet brings several familiar garden details together. Its five charms include a wheelbarrow, tulip, secateurs, daisy and watering can, making it a thoughtful choice for an allotment grower, keen gardener or someone who enjoys every stage from planting to watering.

The bracelet is silver-plated, has an 18 cm diameter and is presented in a gift box. The mix of tools and flowers makes it feel personal without needing to know one particular favourite plant.

For the person who looks after the wildlife too

Gold bee stud earrings in a bottle are a small nature-inspired gift for someone who notices the life around the garden. The gold-plated bee studs are approximately 8 x 7 mm and are presented in a glass bottle measuring approximately 6 x 3 cm, with a hand-printed card.

They suit a bee enthusiast, gardener or nature lover who prefers a smaller piece with a keepsake presentation. Check the product page for the current details before ordering.

Choose by their kind of garden

The allotment grower

Look for practical motifs such as watering cans, wheelbarrows and secateurs. These details recognise the work as well as the enjoyment, which makes them especially fitting for someone who is happiest growing their own vegetables or tending a productive plot.

The flower lover

Flowers and leaves make a softer choice for someone who talks about colour, seasons and planting plans. A botanical detail can feel right for a keen home gardener, a flower arranger or someone who simply enjoys having blooms around them.

The wildlife watcher

Bees and other garden creatures are a natural fit for someone who notices pollinators, birds and insects. A small wildlife motif can be more meaningful than a generic floral present because it reflects the living garden rather than only its appearance.

Make the presentation part of the choice

Some Zamsoe pieces arrive in a gift box, while selected designs use glass bottles or illustrated glass domes. Presentation varies by product, so check the individual page rather than assuming it is included. The product page is also the place to confirm current materials, measurements, price and available options.

A thoughtful gift for every season

Gardening is not limited to one part of the year, and a nature-inspired piece can be given for a birthday, a thank-you, a new allotment or simply because someone has helped a garden flourish. The best choice is the design that reflects how they spend their time outdoors.

Choose the detail that makes you think of them, then check the store’s delivery and returns information before ordering.

Start with the part of the coast they love

Think about the recipient before you think about the jewellery. Someone who enjoys beachcombing may like shells, pebbles or sea-life details. A keen sailor may prefer boats, oars or a lighthouse. For someone who loves the atmosphere of the shore, a small coastal motif can be a more understated choice.

Browse the Seaside and Beach Jewellery collection to compare the different coastal themes in one place.

A necklace for the dedicated beach lover

Take Me To The Ocean Necklace is an easy choice for someone who would always choose the coast. Its silver-plated 18-inch chain carries three seaside charms: a seahorse, a fish and a starfish. The combination gives the gift a clear sea connection without relying on one single motif.

It is presented in a gift box, and the product page gives the current price and product details. This is the sort of present that can be worn regularly while still carrying a reminder of beach days.

When the presentation is part of the gift

Some coastal jewellery is designed to be displayed as well as worn. Gold Starfish Stud Earrings with Underwater Illustrations in a Glass Dome pair gold-plated starfish studs with an underwater illustration featuring seaweed and a little crab. The earrings are presented in an 8.5 cm glass dome with a natural cork base.

This kind of gift suits someone who enjoys a small object with a story to it. The dome can be appreciated on a dressing table or shelf, while the earrings offer a more personal way to wear the coastal design.

Choose presentation carefully

Glass bottles, illustrated domes and gift boxes do not appear across every Zamsoe product, so check the individual product page rather than assuming the presentation is included. The product page is also the right place to confirm the current material, measurements, price and available options.

Three quick questions to ask yourself

• Would they prefer a necklace, earrings or another jewellery style?
• Is their sea connection about wildlife, sailing, beachcombing or the wider coastal feeling?
• Would they enjoy a gift that is ready to display as well as wear?

The best coastal gift is the one that feels observant. Choose the detail that makes you think, “That is so them,” then check the product page for the current information before ordering.

Zamsoe a small business from Padstow, Cornwall was one of 100 from around the country invited to Downing Street for a reception to mark the UK’s fourth annual Small Business Saturday on Saturday December 3rd.

Karen wanless, owner of Zamsoe, which designs and makes jewellery, joined other small business owners at a reception at No.10 Downing Street attended by the Small Business Minister Margot James.

Prime Minister Theresa May said:

“Small Business Saturday is an opportunity for us to celebrate the success of the UK’s 5.4 million small businesses - from family run restaurants, to innovative tech start-ups, to local corner shops. 

I’m delighted that we had such a great representation of firms here in Downing Street to mark this event and recognise the prosperity they bring to the UK.” 

Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Greg Clark, said:

“The UK’s 5.5 million small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating millions of jobs in communities across the country and helping to build an economy that works for all.

“I am proud to be joining Small Business Saturday in championing them, and would encourage as many people as possible to get out to their local high street this weekend to do the same.”

Small Business Saturday, a grassroots, not-for-profit campaign, places small, independent businesses in communities across the country in the national spotlight. Its aim is to prompt people not only to spend money with small independent businesses in the run-up to Christmas but also to create a mind-set to support them all year round.

It was a terrific end to 2016 for Zamsoe who looks forwards to launching new ranges and working with exciting retailers in 2017.

A small Padstow-based jewellery design business, whose collections of bracelets, brooches, necklaces and other jewellery for both women and men are inspired by the beautiful landscapes around its studio in Porthcothan Bay, Cornwall, has been named among the 100 small businesses in the UK to be celebrated by Small Business Saturday, the campaign that culminates in the UK’s dedicated day for small businesses on December 3rd.

Zamsoe was created officially two years ago by Karen Wanless, who moved from the North East to Cornwall after a decade of what she describes as 'playing' at doing business. The company designs, makes and sells distinctive jewellery, including innovative approaches like its ‘earrings in a bottle’ concept. From a small product range selling online the business has grown and is active on all the major online market places. It has also launched a wholesale business selling to more than 100 galleries and gift retailers across the UK and overseas. It will now be among the select number of companies to be featured by the Small Business Saturday campaign one per day for the 100 days leading up to Small Business Saturday itself.  

“The move from the North East to Cornwall was the catalyst to make Zamsoe a 'real' business,” explains Karen.  

“Buying, giving or receiving little works of art should be an enjoyable pleasurable experience and gives you something special in today’s world of mass production. The culture and inspiring seaside and countryside of Cornwall is inspiring our new product ranges.” 

Small Business Saturday is already the UK's most successful small business campaign. This is the fourth year of the campaign, which last year saw £623m spent with small businesses across the UK on Small Business Saturday, an increase of £119m or 24 per cent on the previous year. The campaign trended at number one in the UK on Twitter on the day with more than 100,000 campaign-related tweets being sent. Over 75% of local councils supported the campaign, giving considerable national reach into local communities.

The campaign is a great nationwide promotional and marketing tool for small businesses. It is totally free to participate and any small businesses can get involved - from one-man-bands, through to a high growth office, and from tradesmen to social media gurus. In addition to the big day, the campaign also delivers help and advice alongside opportunities to connect with other small businesses. In short, Small Business Saturday exists to support, inspire and promote small businesses. 

“The British public has a great affection for small businesses and we continue
to see that grow year on year.  Small Business Saturday is an exceptional example of collaboration and co-operation with small businesses teaming up in communities around the UK,” explains Campaign Director Michelle Ovens.

“Although the campaign focuses on one day, the goal is to have a lasting impact on small businesses by changing mind-sets, so that people make it their mission to support small businesses all year round. Most people in this country own a small business, work for a small business or know somebody who does, so supporting a small business on Small Business Saturday is absolutely personal.”

Small Business Saturday, which is a grassroots, not-for-profit campaign, was originally founded by American Express in the U.S. in 2010 and it remains the principal supporter of the campaign in the UK, as part of its on-going commitment to encourage consumers to shop small. The campaign also benefits from the backing of leading business organisations including the Federation of Small Businesses and Enterprise Nation. The campaign is also supported by PRS For Music, TalkTalk Business, Vistaprint, Post Office and Clear Channel

More information on Small Business Saturday can also be found on the Small Business Saturday Facebook page (www.facebook.com/smallbusinesssaturdayuk) and Twitter feed (@SmallBizSatUk) or their website www.smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com.  If you would like more info on Zamsoe visit www.zamsoe.co.uk.

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