Shopping for gifts is something that is done all year round by a great variety of people for a great variety of reasons. One area of gifting options is glass gifts. There are a wide variety of glass gifts available from vases to plaques to figurines.

Popular choices for glass gifts include crystal, stained glass, engraved glass plaques, and ceramic. Giving glass as a wedding gift is one option. Things such as personalized wine glasses for the bride and groom, serving platters, stoneware dishes and baking dishes are all options for wedding gifts.

Graduation time is another gift giving time. Gifts such as engraved photo frames and figurines are very popular for the graduate and are generally considered a keepsake item. Baby showers are a time for celebration. There are many available gifts for both mother and child. Again, personalized photo frames or engraved plaques with the baby’s name and birth date are always well received by the family. There are other options such as a figurine of a mother and child that are popular as well.

Birthdays are always a time for gifts. Depending on the age of the recipient, giving glass is an appropriate gift. Figurines, personalized plaques, and photo frames are always a hit with parents and older children. Younger children aren’t quite so happy about a toy that they can’t play with.

Anniversaries are a spectacular time for giving gifts of glass. It is customary to give a gift of glass on the third wedding anniversary. You could choose from etched glassware, personalized plaques celebrating the anniversary or celebrating the person, glass flowers, or stained glass artwork.

Generally when giving the gift of flowers, you’ll send along a vase. Most if not all vases are made of some form of glass, although there are some that are not. Vases can range from very simple clear fluted glass containers for flowers to very extravagant creations of art.

Mirrors are another choice for giving the gift of glass. College students generally do not consider the possibility of a dorm room not having a mirror that is sufficient. Mirrors can be purchased for lockers, walls or full length door mirrors. In any event, mirrors can be an inexpensive housewarming gift for a new neighbour or a going away gift for a child moving out on their own or headed off to college.

Purchasing gifts of glass is something that can be done quite easily. If you’re opting for personalization, be sure to allow enough time for the personalization to be completed. In many cases, personalization is outsourced and the items must be shipped out to be personalized and then shipped back in for the final sale. Personalization generally increases the cost of the item, but in many cases the gift is intended to be extra special to the recipient and the personalization makes it even more so special.

Gifts of glass are a very versatile gift. They can be practical such as baking ware or simple glassware or they can be extravagantly expensive and valuable. In any scenario, giving the gift of glass is sure to be appreciated and the gift will be cherished by the recipient for a long time.

Author Bio: Dave Matthews is a freelance writer, writing on behalf of Pyramid Glass, suppliers of fine glass gifts.

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