Gift ideas to celebrate Mother's Day .... Sunday, May 9th, 2010 is Mother's day!

Mother's day gifts idea #1 ... Pearl pendant, Glass jewelry, Accessories

Jewelry is always an appreciated gift for women. Jewelry that is meaningful and uniquely desiged to symbolize your love and appreciation is even better... These lovely gifts are a great start for a Mother's Day to be remembered!

Mother's Day Necklace - symbolizing the connection between mother + child

This design was created specially for Mother's Day. A lovely Akoya pearl hangs beneath a silver shell. The shell is meant to symbolize "mother" and the pearl, her child (or children).

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Mother + child necklace

Mother + Children Necklace - New for Mother's Day

Our newest design for Mother's Day. Two Akoya pearls hang beneath a silver shell. The shell symbolizes "mother" and the pearls, her children.

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Mother + Children Necklace

Murano glass heart pendant (mauve + gold).....unique mother's day gift

This two tone glass heart was crafted by hand in Murano, Italy. Rather than mix the colors, this pendant sets them side by side. Each one is unique (and just a bit different) since they're made by hand...

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murano glass heart (mauve_gold)

Murano Glass Heart Pendant (white gold + ruby + blue).....unique mother's day gift

This large glass heart was crafted by hand in Murano, Italy. It gently mixes together ruby and blue coloring. And then gently overlays white gold foil on top of those colors. Each one is unique (and just a bit different) since they're made by hand...

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Murano Glass Heart (white gold_ruby_blue)

Jewelry gift for mom - Sun + Moon Pendant (Lacquered wood pendant imported from Japan)

This pendant crosses ancient Japanese traditional woodworking techniques with modern design. An abstract Sun and Moon pattern has been boldly placed on this lacquered wood pendant. Comes with a sterling silver chain.

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sun and moon pendant (red)

First Mothers Day Gift - Blue Sapphire Droplet Necklace

This original droplet pendant begins with a single Blue Sapphire, which is handset into a flowing disk of gold. Symbolic as well as beautiful, it's perfect for an important "first"... such as a 1st Mother's Day Gift. Inspired by a single drop of water lightly touching the surface of a still lake and gently rippling out. It celebrates a moment in time, as well as the future it holds...

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Blue Sapphire Droplet Necklace

Sterling Silver Bird Pendant to celebrate Spring and Mother's Day

This sterling silver pendant and chain shows a silhouette of a bird on a branch. Simple and springlike, with a snake chain fitting seamlessly through the integral bail.

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Silver Spring Bird Pendant for Mother's Day

Mother's day gifts idea #2 ... Home decor items, Vase for flower / Jewelry box for mom's jewelry

Many people may will buy flowers for mom on Mother's Day. But why not take it a step further? Add a beautiful vase to hold those flowers. Long after those flowers are gone, the vase will remain as a happy reminder... Another interesting gift idea is a jewelry box. She's gathered lots of beautiful pieces over the years. Why not give a special place to put that jewelry...

Gift for mom: Sakura Bud Vase - 6 sided kutani vase with a cherry flower motif

Sakura is the Japanese name for cherry blossoms. This 6 sided porcelain vase is decorated with a cherry flower design. The shape is complex and was intentionally left slightly uneven. This adds interest to the piece, showing the hands of a craftsman in the original design, rather than machined perfection. This is Kutani Pottery, imported from Japan. Kutani pottery has been crafted in Japan for over 300 years...

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6 sided kutani bud vase (sakura)

Gift for mom: Kutani Bud Vase (Blue flower on beige & black)

This Kutani bud vase has a blue flower on a black & beige background. The bold contrasts allow this porcelain vase to make a strong statement even without flowers. Comes with a simple black pedestal base (pictured) to set it off properly. This is Kutani Pottery, imported from Japan. Kutani pottery has been crafted in Japan for over 300 years...

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Kutani Beige and Black bud vase

Crystal Vase (Pink and Turquoise) for Mothe's day

Same softly rounded shape with vibrant new colors... This lovely crystal vase is now available in a Pink and Turquoise combination. This crystal vase is 9" high and weighs 1.9 lbs. It's handmade in the Czech Republic.

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Pink and turquise glass vase

Handpainted Jewelry Box from Brazil - A beautiful place for mom to keep her jewelry

This jewelry + keepsake box is a work of art! The inside is divided into 4 padded sections to organize and hold your valuables. The lid of the wood box is handpainted, making each one unique...

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Handpainted Jewelry Box from Brazil

Mother's day gifts idea #3 ... Wearable gifts like robes & scarfs

This isn't apparel that you can find at a local store.....We import these unique gifts from Japan and Thailand. Japanese cotton/silk robes are both comfortable and easy to wear . And these scarves are very useful and fashionable. The designs are so unique that you don't have to worry about mom already having one...

Casual Kimono - Cotton Japanese Robe (called a "Yukata")

Give your mom something both useful and exotic for a Mother's Day Gift this year... This casual Japanese robe is called a yukata. Similar in basic design to a kimono, it's made from 100% cotton in Japan.

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cotton kimono - blue

Silk Kimono from Japan (available in several colors and patterns)

This pure silk kimono is imported direct from Japan. It's soft, comfortable, and easy to wear (unlike formal, traditional kimono). Each comes with a matching belt. This silk Kimono is perfect as a luxurious nightgown or dressing robe...

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Silk kimono (cream color)

Silk Scarf (from Kimono Fabric) for mother, for wife

Originally designed to be used in kimonos, this fabric has been refashioned into unique silk scarves here in the USA. It's soft and feminine, just right as a Mother's Day Gift. These scarves come in a very limited edition.

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Mother's day gift: Thai Silk Scarf from Thailand

This unique silk scarf is handwoven in Thailand. Bold colors set this scarf apart...
As with all these imported Thai silk scarves, their art is in their handmade quality. They don't try to appear perfectly machined. Instead, the occasional irregularities and imperfections are an integral part of the design.

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Mother's day gift: Thai Silk Scarf from Thailand

This unique silk scarf is handwoven in Thailand. Bold colors set this scarf apart...
As with all these imported Thai silk scarves, their art is in their handmade quality. They don't try to appear perfectly machined. Instead, the occasional irregularities and imperfections are an integral part of the design.

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