My Unique Gift Idea Shopping Blog

One woman’s ongoing quest for fashionable handmade jewelry, amulets and gifts…

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SAFED

June 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Entertainment & Celebrities, new age

In the hilltop town above the Sea of Galilee, Hassidic Jews swarm stone alleys where sandal-shod New Agers sell Evil Eye Bracelets and organic hummus to tourists. I am describing the ancient Israeli city of Safed – also known as Tzfat – where the tourism boom which the Jewish Country is enjoying takes a Kabbalistic [...]

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DAVID GERSTEIN: PINS

May 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Fashion & Style, Handmade Jewelry

Get ‘em while they’re Hot! The exquisite David Gerstein jewelry collection for 2010 is here. Notable are the colorfully bright pins that come in various shapes and sizes. Actually one of the greatest living Israeli artists, David Gerstein produces unique decorative objects, two-dimensional paintings and is perhaps most famous for his three-dimensional sculptures, displayed in [...]

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Michelle: First Lady of Fashion

April 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Fashion & Style, environment

The bracelets and bangles that First Lady Michelle Obama was seen wearing when she traveled to Mexico last week were actually eco-friendly, sustainable jewels made by Monique Pean. According to the blog this dish is veg: “Pean’s pieces–considered “wearable art”–are created from 100% recycled gold supporting her belief that jewelry producers should reduce the demand [...]

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The Power of Crystal

March 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Specials, new age

The mystical properties of crystals have been extolled widely for many centuries and each culture has its own beliefs surrounding them. Crystals and gemstones have been used for jewelry, healing and metaphysical uses since man first discovered how to mine them, and they are still as sought-after today as they were long ago by the [...]

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Tacos and Turquoise in New Mexico

March 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Amulets, Customer Stories

I was on vacation in New Mexico last week. It was my quest to find the best possible South-Western food and artwork. Hungry on afternoon two, I went to a little Native-American hole-in-the-wall type joint, in a small town, some exit between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. I ordered beef tacos, (no not buffalo!) a chicken [...]

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The Gesmstone Jam

February 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Gifts for Her, Unique Gifts

Shoppers! Hello! Today I want to tell you about a long time passion of mine… …Gemstones have been linked to zodiac signs and birth months for many thousands upon thousands of years… …’Tis said by many that these precious and semiprecious stones have absorbed the earth’s energies, giving them magical and healing properties, rightfully receiving [...]

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Research Your Diamond & Gold Jewelry Purchase

July 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Handmade Jewelry, Tips

There are times in life when a decision should be made to purchase jewelry for a loved one for a particular momentous event like a birthday or anniversary. Although in many cases this type of purchase is very expensive, you can find sales and deals online as well as in the stores that you visit [...]

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Secrets of the Druids

June 18th, 2009 · No Comments · In the News

I wrote about Druid Charms and Jewelry last month and today I found this clip about the Secrets of the Druids on National Geographic. A coincidence, I think not!

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Unique Gifts for the Holiday

November 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Buying Online, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Jewish Gifts, Original Artwork, Unique Gifts

Are you looking for fabulous gifts to send some love to your family and friends? Then move on to Most Original, and enjoy Free Shipping, the Best Price available, and truly unique gifts for all the Jewish holidays.

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A little Red String Anklet for Prosperity

October 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Handmade Jewelry, Unique Gifts

This is something we just love and I love the fact that you can actually see it on. This is a sexy little Red String Anklet and it has a cute little charm for (what else!!!!) prosperity. The Silver charm is part of a great collection of Kabbalah jewelry you can find at Amulet Gifts.

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