Gift buying isn't always easy as we might hope. Buying for men in particular is such hard work- and what do you give the person who has everything? One idea that might help is to think about the person first - what do they like, what hobbies do they enjoy - and then find choose a gift that that matches their passion or hobby. Don't allow yourself to get lost in a sea of clichd scented candles and photo frames when buying gifts for women, and try your best not to resort to wallets and leather belts when buying gifts for men. For some real inspiration, why not take a lead from these famous gifts from history for unique gift ideas? While your budget may be a little tighter than these extravagant gift givers, their generosity might start a train of thought that delivers more realistic ideas.
At the time of her death, Elizabeth Taylor's jewellery collection totaled an astounding $1.5 million. Numerous gifts were given to her by her various husbands, of whom Richard Burton was perhaps the most famous. In 1972 he gifted Elizabeth the 'Taylor-Burton' diamond, a 69.42-carat pear-shaped diamond originally purchased by Cartier for over $1million dollars. After their bitter divorce in 1978, Taylor auctioned the diamond for five million US dollars; the current value is not known.
David Beckham obviously knows the way to wife Victoria's heart. He bought her a multi-million dollar vineyard for her 34th birthday, situated in Napa Valley, California. This gift provides many more gifts as they bottle their own wine and pass onto appreciative friends and family. Could a vineyard make a thoughtful gift for him? Or will you just settle for a bottle of vino?
The French nations gave the United States of America the Statue of Liberty, and it has become one of the most famous gifts in living history. This statue cost half a million dollars and it has been said that the base on which the Statue of Liberty stands cost as much as the statue itself! Costing quite a bit more - yet a lot smaller in size, the Kohinoor Diamond was given from Maharaja Dhulip to our very own Queen Elizabeth. This weighing an impressive 106 carats, this little beauty has earned the title of heaviest diamond in the world. The stone has been described as priceless (but is believed to be valued in the billions of pounds!). It takes pride of place alongside the crown jewels, held in The Tower of London.
Clearly, the generosity and creativity of some knows no bounds as displayed by these extravagant and unusual gift ideas. However, these are hard economic times and realistically, you may not be feeling that flush. Online boutique Seek & Adore holds a range of unique and handmade gift ideas that will delight and surprise, without the need to rob a bank!
At the time of her death, Elizabeth Taylor's jewellery collection totaled an astounding $1.5 million. Numerous gifts were given to her by her various husbands, of whom Richard Burton was perhaps the most famous. In 1972 he gifted Elizabeth the 'Taylor-Burton' diamond, a 69.42-carat pear-shaped diamond originally purchased by Cartier for over $1million dollars. After their bitter divorce in 1978, Taylor auctioned the diamond for five million US dollars; the current value is not known.
David Beckham obviously knows the way to wife Victoria's heart. He bought her a multi-million dollar vineyard for her 34th birthday, situated in Napa Valley, California. This gift provides many more gifts as they bottle their own wine and pass onto appreciative friends and family. Could a vineyard make a thoughtful gift for him? Or will you just settle for a bottle of vino?
The French nations gave the United States of America the Statue of Liberty, and it has become one of the most famous gifts in living history. This statue cost half a million dollars and it has been said that the base on which the Statue of Liberty stands cost as much as the statue itself! Costing quite a bit more - yet a lot smaller in size, the Kohinoor Diamond was given from Maharaja Dhulip to our very own Queen Elizabeth. This weighing an impressive 106 carats, this little beauty has earned the title of heaviest diamond in the world. The stone has been described as priceless (but is believed to be valued in the billions of pounds!). It takes pride of place alongside the crown jewels, held in The Tower of London.
Clearly, the generosity and creativity of some knows no bounds as displayed by these extravagant and unusual gift ideas. However, these are hard economic times and realistically, you may not be feeling that flush. Online boutique Seek & Adore holds a range of unique and handmade gift ideas that will delight and surprise, without the need to rob a bank!
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