Another way to go is to buy him or her a fabulous home decor gift and then go to the florist for a bouquet of the flowers of the month or the jeweler for a necklace or bracelet (ring?) in the birthstone of the month and you'll not only have great gift but also a story to tell about how you picked out this terrific gift. Your thoughtfulness will be genuine and undeniable.
You already know the basic things about choosing a present for someone: gender, occasion, favorite things, favorite colors, passions. The other things to think about are what kinds of things do they like, what have they talked about recently, what do they gravitate to when you're shopping together or browsing through a magazine.
Gather your information: This page provides you with some tidbits of information that will help to guide or inspire you in your gift quest. The holiday dates are just there for your convenience but if you scroll down a bit, you'll see what sun sign your friend is if you know their birth date. You'll also be able to see the birthstone associated with the month of their birth as well as the flower. Don't think this is limited to birthday gifts...it will work for any occasion or no occasion at all!
The birthstone chart gives you a bit of lore behind the stone of the month and the flower chart gives you the meaning that has been attributed to the flower of the month. If you read through them you might find some similarity between the description and the person you're buying for. You can use this information to develop a story of how you figured out what to give them. They'll be stunned at how clever you are. There's nothing to it.....read on.
Things to consider: You might let flowers and their meaning guide you. As an example, if her birthday is in April and you see that her flower is the Daisy which means "Innocence; Youth; Purity / Goodbye; Blissful Pleasure; Departure", you might think about . Another option might be to capitalize on the Blissful, Pleasure aspects of the description and go for any of the spa gifts, gifts for men or candle gift we offer.
Get the idea? Okay then, shop away and let us know if we can help with anything. We'll keep thinking of ways to help you choose just the right gift for anyone on your list. Now, get busy and brighten someone's day!!!!!
Garnet represents friendship, passion, love and devotion.
Legend holds that Noah hung a large garnet in the ark for illumination. It reportedly give its wearer guidance in the night, protection from nightmares. Garnets are found in the U.S., Africa, Sri Lanka, Brazil and India
Symbolizes sobriety, peace, protection, and tranquility.
The Greeks believed that it would prevent intoxication when worn. The
amethyst has also symbolized peace, protection and tranquility. It is
mainly found in Brazil, Uruguay and Zambia.
It is the universal symbol of hope, youth, and health.
In ancient times, the stone was said to aid seafarers. To dream of an aquamarine signifies the making of new friends; to wear aquamarine earrings brings love and affection. It is the universal symbol of youth, hope and health. The aquamarine is mainly found in Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia and Ukraine.
Discovered about 2,500 years ago in India, the ancients believed they were splinters from the stars, or maybe crystallized lightening or hardened dew drops.
The emerald was thought to cure a wide range of ailments, including low IQ, poor eyesight and infertility, it also enabled the wearer to predict the future. They are characterized by a garden of included crystals trapped within, known as the "jardin". Emeralds are found mainly in Columbia, Brazil, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Symbolizes wisdom. wealth, faith, knowledge and innocence.
Pearls are composed of organically generated Calcium Carbonate
(Aragonite). A shellfish, usually an oyster, deposits the calcium
carbonate around an irritant such as sand grain to create a perl. The
most valuable are salt water pearls,
perfectly round and pure white or pure black. They occur in a myriad of
shapes, sized, and colors from pure white to pink, cream, champagne,
(yellowish), greenish, bluish, gray, and black. Pearls are very soft,
and tend to decompose after about 150 years. Most modern pearls are
"farmed" by introducing an irritant into an oyster, and most are
chemically treated to enhance colors.
Known as the "Lord of the Gems", the ruby is said to protect their
owners from all kinds of misfortune. A fine ruby assured its owner that
he would live in harmony with his neighbors. Many ancients believed the
ruby possessed an inner flame that burned eternally. Rubies are found
in Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Tanzania, Cambodia,
Afghanistan and India.
Peridots formed as the result of volcanic action. Tiny Peridot crystals are sometimes found in the black sands of Hawaii. They were considered powerful amulets against all evil and said to be favored by pirates. The Peridot is found in Burma, China and the U.S.
The sapphire was honored by ancient priests and sorcerers for it was said to enable them to foretell the future. Ancients believed the Ten Commandments were written on a sapphire tablet. Sapphire is found in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Kashmir, Australia, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, China and the US.
Opal has symbolized hope, innocence and purity throughout the ages. Medieval writers believed opal
could render its wearer invisible when the need arose. It is though to
banish evil spirits and favor children, the theater and friends. Opals
are found in Australia, Mexico and the US.
The Topaz hold the distinction of being the gemstone with the widest range of curative powers. It has been know to change colors in the presence of poison. The Greeks felt it gave them strength. Topaz is found mainly in Brazil, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and China.
Blue Zircon is a pastel blue, but some exceptional gems have a bright blue color. Zircon is mined in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Australia, and other countries.
