Choosing Gifts for Busy Women Who Have it All

We hear a lot about them; women who work hard, look after their children and run their home. We probably know more of them than re realise. Perhaps you are one, or living with one. When it comes to choosing gifts for women like these, we want to make sure that we give something that will be appreciated, and make a small difference to their hurried lives.

Engagement Rings

Costume jewellery uk - www.carmelsoflondon.com - For women, and especially busy women, the thought behind the gift is always appreciated. Take some time to think about what would really inspire her - you’ll be surprised at how easily you could find it. Costume jewellery is always a much-loved gift. Quirky designs can be found to suit every taste and budget. Sometimes the best gifts are ones that represent milestones in your life. Engagement rings make a perfect birthday gift for your girlfriend.

“Experience” gifts are still very popular. This could be a day at the spa, a cookery course or wine tasting weekend, or it could be as simple as vouchers for a facial or manicure. You’ll find that just organising a couple of hours doing a different activity could make a big difference. For women who are creative, look for stained glass making, weaving, creative writing or watercolour courses. These can be cheaper than you think, but it’s something that she would probably never get round to organising for herself. You’re giving her the opportunity to think about nothing except the task in hand - and that in itself is a gift.

People often shy away from bath and cosmetic treats such as bubble bath and body lotions, thinking that they’re not inventive or different enough. But if you take the time to look round, you can discover just the right thing. Choose bath oils or bubbles which contain aromatherapy oils that help with relaxation and calm, or shower toiletries with rejuvenating properties so that she feels positive at the start of the day. Mixing these gifts with candles or relaxing music will encourage her to take some time out in the bathroom and give herself time and space at home.

Say it with Designer Jewellery!

That all important ‘L’ word is hard to articulate, so say it with designer jewellery like Thomas Sabo Jewellery, something she can really cherish forever.



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Love is like a wildflower, often found in the most unlikely places. Love is patient. Love is kind. Love does not envy. That’s what they say anyway. But it’s the saying that’s the difficult part. Some argue that love is the way we feel, and others protest that love is what we do to show it. Whatever the answer is, you can show her exactly how you feel about her with some beautiful designer jewellery.

The accessories that a woman chooses to wear are very personal and unique to her lifestyle. The way that a woman adorns herself can say a lot about her personality, character and views on life. The gift of designer jewellery shows that you have put thought into choosing something that’s just right for a special person in your life.

Love Is Not Asking How Much Her New Dress Cost…

With designer jewellery, you can choose dress or costume pieces. These are designed to be worn when Cinderella is going to the ball – events, dinners, birthdays, anniversaries and very special occasion. This is a great way to show somehow much you care, by presenting her with something that is saved only for the most special days of the year. Costume designer jewellery is suitable for women who love to socialise, love to be wined and dined, and will always have the perfect dress to go with any party. And of course, the gentlemanly conduct would be to turn a blind eye at the price tag.

Love is Designer Jewellery that She Can Wear Everyday…

If you are struggling to say the ‘L’ word, everyday wear designer jewellery is perfect for the woman in your life. Choose something elegant and simple so she can wear it everyday. This is a constant reminder of your relationship. If you select simple shapes and natural base colours for your designer jewellery, she will be able to match it with her choice of outfit on a day to day basis.

Are You Ready to Say Those Three Words?

Who knew three little words could be so difficult? When once verbal communication came easy to you, confessing your affection to someone is never a simple task. Strengthening your relationship is a way for couples to overcome the fear of intimacy and a chance to develop a closer connection. If you want to tell her your love her, tell her with designer jewellery.

Silver Jewellery – Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is a favourite gemstone used in silver jewellery and can be found with specialist jewellery retailers like http://www.thejewellerychannel.tv/.

What is Lapis Lazuli?

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Lapis Lazuli is mainly composed of Lazurite, a silicate of the feldspathoid group. Lazurite crystallizes to a deep and magnificent blue that is opaque with a touch of greenish blue, and is stunning when set in a piece of silver jewellery. Lapis lazuli is arguably a rock rather than a mineral because to be a true mineral it would have only one constituent, and lapis is made up of various other minerals. Lapis lazuli usually occurs in crystalline limestones as a result of contact metamorphism.

Courage and Perception

The best known varieties of Lapis Lazuli come from the Kokcha river valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan, the Andes of Chile, and California. Used in the inlay work of the Taj Mahal and of mosques all over the Middle East, wearing a lapis in silver jewellery makes the wearer full of determination to see their tasks through to the end, fearless, courageous and good warriors. It ensures triumph over enemies and the power to see through any mask or deception. It was known to protect one from enemies and help protect the faith.

Lapis Lazuli in art

'Lapis' is the Latin word for stone, and 'azula' comes from the Arabic meaning blue.  The lapis lazuli is a popular stone in gold and silver jewellery, but without lapis lazuli we wouldn’t have the history of art that we have today. Ground up into a powder and stirred up together with binding-agents, the marble-like gemstone can be used to manufacture radiant blue watercolours, tempera or oil-paints. Before the year 1834, when it became possible to produce this colour synthetically, the only ultramarine available was the substance made from genuine lapis lazuli, including the blues used in paintings of the Madonna.

Lapis Lazuli in history

The ancient royal Sumerian tombs of Ur, located near the Euphrates River in lower Iraq, contained more than 6,000 beautifully executed lapis lazuli statuettes of birds and deer, as well as dishes and beads. These carved artefacts undoubtedly came from material mined in northern Afghanistan. Egyptian burial sites dating before 3000 B.C. contained thousands of gold and silver jewellery items, many featuring lapis, and powdered lapis was favoured by Egyptian ladies as a cosmetic eye shadow.