السبت، 22 أغسطس 2015

Selecting Stores With Beautiful Handcrafted Hawaiian Jewelry

By Nancy Gardner


Just thinking of the word Hawaii and your mind immediately takes you to images of beaches and sunshine. It is a breath taking destination unlike any other. Its one of the most popular tourist spots in the world.

One thing that can be the best part of a holiday is the shopping. Buying items for yourself as a memento of your time in the place. A lasting item you can buy is handcrafted Hawaiian jewelry. They have many companies around with great accessories for sale. These are one of the popular souvenirs that people like to buy there aside from macadamia nuts. The accessory making business has been around for a long time.

More than one hundred years ago, in the late 1800s, Queen Victoria of England was friends with the monarch of the island. At the time it wasnt part of the United States. To symbolize their close friendship she gave the queen and princess enamel bracelets that they loved. They then decided to have their own craftsmen learn the art of making jewelry. Now the symbolic designs of slippers and hibiscus flowers on gold and enamel accessories are common. The industry has lasted more than one hundred and twenty years.

There are many places to shop in. Each place will offer gold, pearl, enamel, and other types. You surely will be spoiled for choice with the amount they have on display. Obviously the shops that cater mostly to tourists have a higher markup on their items. To look for real value go for the lesser known shops. These could offer good value for money if you take the time to assess their items.

Because these metals are not luxurious there may be issues with tarnishing. Check with the companies if they offer repairs, exchanges and returns in case of poor quality in their product. There are many shops selling 14 karat necklaces pendants and other pieces. They have great prices and make wonderful gifts.

You can check web sites that review the different shops that sell these pieces. There are forums that you should read to check for honest reviews of customers who have previously purchased. Make a plan for which company you would like to buy from. Dont fall for any tourist traps. When you plan ahead you will save yourself from unnecessary spending.

Personalized gifts are very special. You can have something made for yourself and your loved ones. It certainly shows more thought was placed in the gift than buying a box of chocolates.

You dont have to wait until you are on vacation. Many of the popular stores have web sites. You can purchase the accessories you want online and they will ship it to your house. When buying items online always review the return policy because there can be differences in its appearance on the page and how it actually looks.

For a beautiful addition to your collection or if you would like to give a gift that will be treasured, consider a hand made item. It will make the receiver feel special that you have extended your generosity. Compare prices and get the most value for your hard earned money. Get the best deals you can by doing the proper research for the items you would like to buy.




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