What is one way to score a great gift? Make them feel extra special! This idea has no expiration date and is good for any occasion. Anniversary? Absolutely. In the dog house? Yes, beyond a doubt. 2023 holiday gift? Let us help you score big! In this blog article I interviewed six customers asking them how jewelry makes them feel. One interview was even with a male self-purchaser. Our customer Laurie defined jewelry as “the ultimate luxury and serves as a personal expression of love and esteem.” Read below for a collective synopsis to each question.
Q: How does it feel when you receive jewelry? Does it feel different when it’s for a special occasion like an anniversary? Why do you think?
A: Laurie remembers being speechless at the gesture (of receiving jewelry as a gift) and that special occasion gifts really mark a time in the history of the relationship that you can look back upon your entire life. Joy recalls one year how she received a bracelet because she had been struggling. “When I wear it, I am reminded of the thoughtfulness behind the gift, not the struggles.” She appreciates the surprise and if there is a story to tell that goes with the gift. Jan feels like she is wearing “wearable art where its beauty and sparkle brings joy.”
Q: Have you purchased a significant piece for yourself? If so, what was the occasion? How did this purchase make you feel?
A: Paul says he enjoys giving himself the latitude in retirement to buy himself nicer things. He likes receiving unsolicited comments from his friends. Wendy views jewelry mainly as an art form. For her, the item needs to be unique or exhibit a special technique in its creation. Collectively, buying for oneself isn’t as special as when someone buys it for you, unless the story behind it is extra special.
Q: When you wear a special piece, does putting it on reignite the feeling you had upon receiving it?
A: Collectively, the opportunity to reminisce about the story behind receiving the gift is significant. Laura says, “Each piece takes me back to a specific place and time in our relationship and reliving those moments brings me great joy and happiness. Receiving jewelry on a special occasion marks the day in a way that few other gifts can.” Paul says, “It does reignite. It makes me feel special by knowing I had a hand in the custom design process.”
In conclusion, you can’t go wrong with a jewelry gift. It makes the recipient often speechless, especially if a story can be attached to the gift. The majority of those interviewed felt that people noticing their purchase/gift and commenting on it really fulfills them. Knowing this also gives them the opportunity to return the favor and comment when a friend receives something special. The ability to have one of their friends feel extra special also brings joy to the one commenting. Give your loved one the feeling of luxury by purchasing a thoughtful gift this holiday season from Olufson Designs.