Those with the skills and know how to make their own jewellery have the perfect solution to gifts for any occasion, which will be personal to the person they are intended for.

Recipients of presents always value highly homemade gifts, whether it is a baked cake or photo montage of happy memories you have selected and framed for them – a handmade gift says that you have taken the time and trouble for them instead of just popping to the shop and grabbing the nearest item. People can often tell that their taste has been thought about in a handmade gift – and jewellery is no exception to this rule.

Jewellery can be worn to create a statement piece, highlight assets and compliment an outfit. Accessorising is such an important part of an outfit for most women, and it is lovely to have a one off piece you know no one else will have and be able to tell the story behind it that it was made especially for you as a gift for a special occasion.

Ideas for occasions of when personalised jewellery would make a perfect gift are limitless. An anniversary or wedding present could be a bracelet or necklace with the initials of the couple. A momentous occasion such as coming of age or any birthday can have a person’s favourite precious stones incorporated into the piece, or their age or a delicate message inscribed. Meanwhile a christening gift or congratulations on the birth of a child can be a pendant with the babies finger print or name displayed. Your imagination is the only limit to what can be created with jewellery when you have the right jewellery making tools and skills to get started.

With thousands of shops stocking mass produced jewellery, the significance and importance has been lost in buying these pieces as your friends may well end up with the same item – making it seem much less special than it did when you saw it sparkling in the shop window. Having a handmade piece gives a unique twist and a story behind the item.

Those interested in jewellery making can take great pleasure in seeing their creations come to life and the look on the recipients face as they open the gift. People with a creative mind can take inspiration from all areas of life. For example some jewellery makers are inspired by nature – with earrings based on flowers and tiny intricate beads representing seeds. This sort of piece would be ideal for a keen gardener and the care and skill it had taken to cr5eate the item would be clear for all to see.

Handmade jewellery can be used to represent a Country’s culture. For example some African jewellery can have a very tribal feel, with bright colours, while Hindu jewellery is very ornate and involves a lot of detailing and a bit more sparkle. Why not make some jewellery specific to someone’s heritage or Cultural background – showing them you’ve put thought and consideration into their gift.

Whoever you honour with the gift of a handmade piece of jewellery, and whatever you are inspired by to make the piece, they are bound to appreciate the thought and effort involved, and every time you make a piece you will be gaining practice and furthering your jewellery making skills.

Author Bio: Adam Hunter – E-commerce Marketing Manager of cooksongold.com. Cookson Precious Metals offer a choice of jewellery supplies from over 10,000 products including gold and silver wire, jewellery findings, jewellery tools, precious metal clay and art clay silver – gold, silver, platinum and palladium plus technical information for jewellers, jobbers, designer, craftsmen, artisans and students.

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