Gift idea for our new daughter in law

kr15snw

Cornerstone you are truely wonderful I would feel so humbled if my MIL did this

Jewellery is def a good idea, a nice peice that she can keep.

kitschkitty

bubbles0169 wrote: »

pandora has been around for years and do loads of different charms for that type of bracelet
http://www.pandora.net/en-GB/jewellery/ranges/charms?PriceRangeId=1367a7c6-f2a6-4501-9aa7-2a2feeab8dd0&Selected=5

yes, but cheap imports of very low quality copies from china (etc) have been rife over the last year or 2, especially with the growth of "Tibetan silver" components on the market which has somewhat diminished the appeal of these items for some people.

(sorry if you weren't referring to my post about them being a fad)

kitschkitty

If you'd prefer not to buy jewellery then how about a very special picture frame for her fave engagement or wedding photograph.

Or how about something like a quilt that is handmade and could be kept as an heirloom (depends if you can get the quality for that price so that it will be a worthwhile long term investment). I think if you go that route though it needs to be something decorative as well as practical, and can be a hard balance to achieve!

I like receiving unique gifts - and as a jewellery designer myself really appreciate hand crafted goods if they are made by really talented people. For inspiration you could take a look at www.etsy.com

At the end of the day whatever you choose I think it must be something beautiful, long lasting, and with some degree of practicality/use that makes it something she will want to keep and use or treasure. Ornamental objects are wonderful, but really need to be just what she wants I think if they are going to be enjoyed.

Birdie85

cornerstone13 wrote: »

I think she's more of a "classics" girl. Our challenge is that she's inherited jewellery from both her grandmothers so she already has quite a few pieces (most of which stay in boxes); her favourite is a Tiffany style necklace which my son bought for her not long after they met.

Having said that it's useful that you're all suggesting jewellery rather than anything else.

How about earrings or a bracelet that will match the necklace? What's the necklace like?

You sound like a lovely MIL :A

CG77

I agree qith the others-what a lovely idea!!

What about an anklet? My mum bought me one for my wedding, just a very simple silver one but I love it, especially because it's something I'd never had before so when I wear it I always remember it's from her (not like a bracelet or necklace which I have quite a few of) and also because it was lovely to wear with shorts and skirts etc on honeymoon!

CG. x

Stephb1986_2

What a lovely idea my mil2b doesn't even send me a birthday card!

Links of london do nice charm bracelets but you might be better with a pandora one

Steph xx

cheekydi

jewellery sounds like a lovely idea, but how about something more personal and unique......perhaps a montage of pictures of them together, or a "guide to (sons name)" book which you create with warning signs, pictures and top tips for opperation... a manual is probably the best word to use..... noone else in the world will have one and it shows the transition in both you and your sons lives as you welcome her to the family, fun but personal???

xx

RainbowDrops

Birdie's idea of a braclet to match her fav necklance is a good one.

My MIL2B is giving her a necklace that her grandmother handed down, I am massively touched by the thought, and will probably wear it on the wedding day

mellymeep

Can you please be my MIL instead?? haha.

I don't really have any other suggestions, but I had both a Pandora and a Links of London and love them both although wear the Links one more often as it has a more 'classic' look

minerva_windsong

The bracelet/earrings to match the necklace is good - my parents and sisters did that for me when I was 21 (parents bought me the necklace and sisters got the matching earrings). Alternatively, Tiffany do a range of initial necklaces where the letters look handwritten so it's a nice alternative to the more 'chunky' look you normally get for the 'classic with a twist' approach.

I like the manual idea as well, it's sweet and funny at the same time.