Sometimes, it can be hard as heck to find the right gift to get your special someone. But instead of aiming for the heights of luxury, why not browse for a beautiful gift that’s whimsical?
By “whimsical,” we mean something that’s quirky, unexpected, and unconventional. The delight of the whimsical look is that it reflects a one-of-a-kind piece that will convey your love every time your partner slips the piece on.
Today at Premiere Jewelry Designs, we’re going to look at a few whimsical gifts that can be given to a man or woman for a birthday, anniversary, or any special occasion.
Fruit-Inspired Earrings
The pleasant thing about earrings is that they’re a style of jewelry that not only frame the face, but they add a flavor to the face. Most of the time, this flavor is limited to that which comes from diamonds and gold, but why not add colored jewels and big, boisterous patterns to make earrings that will express your loved one’s one-of-a-kind style?
Le Vian has been working in colored jewels and unique shades of gold for all the centuries they’ve been in business, and the Le Vian earrings are rainbow-rich enough to make any woman’s wardrobe suddenly become springtime: The scrumptious names of the vanilla diamond, cornflower Ceylon sapphire, strawberry gold, and Neapolitan opal all lend their brilliance to Le Vian’s earrings.
Renaissance-Flavored Watches
In the heart of Prague, an astronomical clock was built in 1410. It’s difficult to describe the design of this clock as anything but whimsical. Zodiac signs, statues of angels, and brilliantly illustrated depictions of the seasons all coexist on this overwhelming clock, and the sense of playfulness that blends with the beauty can be found in contemporary watches — particularly those from the line of IWC watches.
One collection in particular, the IWC Portugieser line, features touches that the avant-garde man may adore. One watch, with its 18k red gold case, bezel, hands, and numerals, surrounds a moon phase tracker made to look like the night sky, alongside smaller day and month calendars that wouldn’t look out of place in Prague!
Kawaii Necklaces
The Japanese aesthetic of “kawaii” refers to that which is charming, vulnerable, shy, and childlike. As kawaii culture has come to dominate a huge swath of Japanese culture, the look of charming cuteness has spread across the ocean and landed right at the feet of American women.
In Japan, the kawaii look can be found in unexpected places, such as police booths and airplanes, so should it surprise you that luxury diamond necklaces can have the ultra-cute aesthetic? One of our cuter suggestions would be an origami-style necklace, crafted from a precious metal like 925 sterling silver, with diamonds added as accents.
GI Joe Chic
Sometimes, the whimsical can have a self-aware edge to it. If the guy for which you’re getting a gift refuses to play along with traditional ideas of masculinity, try getting him something that plays with the notions of masculinity.
A playful choice for the man who wants to dispense with jingoism, a piece from the Tacori Monterrey Roadster collection may be ideal. With a sterling silver necklace selection available that reminds the viewer of dog tags or automotive parts, this may be the right choice for the man who loves to ironically appropriate such ideas.
We Want to Hear From You!
At Premiere Jewelry Designs, we take silliness very seriously. We’re always searching for new whimsical pieces of jewelry to help people better express themselves, so if you’re interested in sharing the treasures you’ve found, let us know in the comments!