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Ralph

Silver Cat Thimble w / Porcelain Cat

Hi everyone, if your like me you never know what to give to that special someone you care about (like what gifts to give mom for Mothers day).  I can only give a few tips becuase I really don’t know myself.  For me the best place to start is by thinking about what you know about the person you’re trying to give a gift too.  Do they have a hobby that they love or a activity that they do all the time, this is always a good place to start.  Then you have to do a little detective work…lets say your Mom loves sewing, well then you can start thinking about gifts related to sewing like thimbles, scissors, tape measures really any kind of sewing accessories.  You can always go to your local craft store and look around but if your like me this gets confusing fast and you never really know if they already have what you’re getting ready to buy them.  That’s why antiques and antique reproductions can be a great way to go.  Most of these items will not be in the regular gift store so your recipient problably hasn’t seen it already and if you go the antique reproduction route then your gift doesn’t have to be expensive either.  Really I know it is corny but it is true “It’s the thought that counts”  the part that most people leave out is the thought part.  If you do this right gift giving events can be a blast and not cost you a fortune….Have fun being the gift detective….

Amethyst Filigree Sterling Silver Ring w/ Diamond

Our Victorian and antique reproduction jewelry although very old in style, remains a timeless fashion statement and can be worn on a daily basis. Filigree rings, bracelets and pendants look very classy if combined with right kind of clothing. Antique looking jewelry also makes for excellent heirloom gifts that can be passed down through the generations. Some of these pieces of jewelry can also be engraved so that you can personalize them. Filigree jewelry of the antique style is generally available in silver. However, you must keep in mind the credibility of the seller before you make your purchase.

Heart Shaped Silver Liquor Decanter Label / Tag

Decanting is basically the process of separating mixtures so as to leave the sediment behind. This process is applied mainly to wine but is used frequently with other alcohol as well. You will find that a lot of people decant their liquor to date even if it is a good brand. A lot of people keep well stocked bar equipped with decanter for every kind of alcohol that they possess. If you know someone like this nothing could be a better gift than a set of silver decanter tags or liquor labels to add that touch of old world charm to their bar. Decanter tags made in silver and other materials are freely available on the internet. They even come with options of being engraved if you like. Decanter tags available online also come in a variety of designs to suit everyone’s tastes from simple one to ornate looking ones.
Blank decanter tags
If you are considering buying a set of silver decanter tags or liquor labels for someone you do not know very well or have no idea of the kind of bar that they keep, blank decanter tags would be the safest bet. That way they can get them engraved at a later date to suit their requirements. Blank decanter tags are available in rectangular and oval shapes with simple and ornate border designs. You can choose from a variety of them depending on your style or the style of the person that you are gifting them to.
Engraving silver decanter tags and liquor labels
All decanter tags and liquor labels come with blank centers so that you can get them engraved. Any website or shop that you are buying these tags from should be able to offer you this service for a small fee. Most of these vendors will even be able to offer you different types and styles of fonts that you can choose to personalize the silver decanter tags that you are buying. You will be able to engrave the names of all kinds of liquors on these tags, from vodka and gin to scotch and whisky.
Simple silver decanter tags and liquor labels
If clean and simple decanter tags is the style that suits you best then there are plenty of classic options that you can choose from in terms of designs. For the basic shape of the liquor label you will have a choice of both oval and rectangular shapes. Both kinds of tags will come with a standard size of chain that is about 6 inches long. You will find that even the simplest of decanter tags have some sort of design around the edges. These designs however are very simple like a single row of beads of even a rope design.
Ornate silver decanter tags and liquor labels
If your tastes are inclined towards and antique and Victorian look then you should consider choosing decanter labels that are ornate. Most of the labels that are available in the market nowadays are replicas of antiques. A lot of these look like they belong to the Victorian era with flowers, swirls and leaves as part of their motifs.

Sterling Silver Engravable Perfume Bottle

Perfume has been around since ancient time and therefore, perfume bottle too made their appearance around the same time. History takes us through the various stages of the evolution of these bottles from the beginning to how we know them today. In Ancient Egypt, perfumes were kept in containers that were made of alabaster or stone. Perfume bottles from the 15th century BC were made out of glass and were light weight. During this period the Greek too made exceptionally beautiful containers for their perfumes. They were often hand painted and in the shape of animals.
The perfume bottles in Early Europe were designed mainly by goldsmiths, jewelers and artists. They used all kinds of materials to make these bottles including precious metals like silver and stones. Perfume was an essential commodity during these times and hence it was available cheap. It was bought and then transferred into expensive bottles to be stored with the help of funnels. Perfume bottles were also designed to be worn around the neck as a pendant or a locket. Bottles started evolving in the 20th century into the kinds that we see today. However you will find that silver perfume bottles still hold an old world charm that is unbeatable.
Pendant silver perfume bottles
Dating back to the days of early Europe are the silver perfume bottle pendants. These perfume bottles served the dual purpose of being a piece of jewelry as well as an item of use carrying in it the ladies perfume. Today you will find high quality replicas of these perfume bottles pendants in the market as well as on the internet. You can get these bottles in all kinds of shapes. You will find Chatelaine styled Art Nouveau pendants, heart shaped pendants, Victorian style pendants and even pendants that look like mini flasks. All of these brilliantly designed to hold a bit of your favorite perfume and then to put it on to your favorite chain and wear it. You will also find that these perfume bottle pendants make excellent keepsake gifts.
Silver perfume bottles that can be engraved
If you are looking for a silver perfume bottles that you can personalize then you should consider the ones with the simpler designs. For example you will find silver perfume bottles that are plain yet elegantly designed with a classic look. These make for good options if you would like to engrave something on it. You will even get plain silver perfume bottle pendants that you can engrave on.
Victorian style silver perfume bottles
If you are looking for something that looks antique and ornate, you should consider buying a Victorian silver perfume bottle. These bottles come with great ornate designs on them that are replicas of original collectables. These also make for great heirloom gifts.
Silver perfume funnels
If you are considering gifting someone a silver perfume bottle or pendant you might also want to consider gifting them a silver funnel with it. After all, the mouth of these bottles will not be very large and you will require the help of a funnel to fill them. Most of the silver perfume bottle funnels are made out of solid sterling silver and have small tips so that you can fill your vials, bottles and pendants with ease.

Basket Weave Silver Napkin Ring

Napkin or serviette rings were originally used to categorize napkins between their weekly washes. Normal everyday use napkins rings were simple and made of skewers. In America, napkin rings generally had figures on them. These figural rings became a specialty of theirs. Napkin rings were invented by the middle class in Europe and they made their first appearance in the 1800s in France. The custom of using these rings soon spread to all the western countries. Most of the napkin rings that date back to the 19th century were either made from silver or were silver plated. However other materials like pearl embroidery, wood, bone, glass and porcelain were also used. The 20th century brought with it the use of newer materials like Bakelite. Today napkin rings have become collector items.
An excellent gift for a special occasion
Silver napkin rings make excellent gifts. Besides being elegant additions to the dining table they can be personalized making them excellent gift choices for occasions like weddings and christenings. You can choose from a wide variety of silver napkin rings. Because they have now become a collector’s item, you will find plenty of choices online. You will have a choice of both plain and fancy napkin rings. However you must remember to choose your napkin ring depending on whether or not you want to engrave it. Engraving might not be possible on all designs. If you choose to gift silver napkin rings as a set, then it is usually done in fours, sixes, eights, tens or twelve. This article will give you an idea of some of the basic types of silver napkin rings that are available.
The basket weave silver napkin ring
Basket weave napkin rings are usually made out of solid sterling silver. This design is a reproduction of the original collectible and is widely available. Its delicate weave sets it apart from all other silver napkins ring and is a sure shot way to add that extra charm to your table layout. These silver basket weave napkin rings cannot be engraved. However you can still gift them as a set.
The standard silver napkin ring
The most common of the silver napkin rings that you will find in the market or even online are the standard napkin rings. These rings are generally of a plain finish and can be made completely out of sterling silver or they can even be silver plated. You will find these napkin rings available in the basic geometric shapes like circular, square, rectangular, oval, octagonal etc. Some of these silver napkin rings even come with a bit of design on the edges like a rope design for example. If you are planning on getting the napkin rings that you buy engraved, then these kinds of rings would make an ideal choice.
Repousse silver napkin rings
Repousse silver napkin rings make great gifts. If you have seen one, then you will know why. These silver napkin rings are made out of solid sterling silver and weigh between 20 and 25 grams. The Repousse design whether it is only on the edge or on the entire napkin ring gives it an ornate look. If you are looking for a gift for a special occasion then this would be a great choice. You can even get these napkin rings personalized by engraving them.