By John Smith
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.
When she died, Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor's jewellery collection totaled a huge $1.5 million. Much of her jewellery was given to her by her many husbands, including the notable Richard Burton. In 1972 he gave Elizabeth the "Taylor-Burton" diamond, a 69.42-carat pear-shaped diamond originally purchased by Cartier for just over $1 million. When they divorced less than amicably in 1978, Taylor auctioned the diamond for five million US dollars. The current value of the diamond remains unknown.
Victoria Beckham received a multi-million dollar vineyard for her 34th birthday from her footballer husband David. The vineyard is located in picturesque Napa Valley, California - and it's a gift that keeps on giving as The Beckhams bottle their wine to pass on to family and friends. Does that get you thinking? A vineyard might make a nice gift for him - or her!
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous gifts of all time, given to the US by France at a cost of around half a million dollars. The base on which she stands is said to have cost as much as the statue itself! A much smaller present in size (but maybe not price) is the Kohinoor Diamond given to Queen Elizabeth from Maharaja Dhulip. The diamond weighs an impressive 106 carats and is apparently to be the heaviest diamond in the world. This means that the stone has been described as 'priceless' and its value is without doubt in the billions of pounds as it takes pride of place amongst the Crown Jewels in 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!
When she died, Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor's jewellery collection totaled a huge $1.5 million. Much of her jewellery was given to her by her many husbands, including the notable Richard Burton. In 1972 he gave Elizabeth the "Taylor-Burton" diamond, a 69.42-carat pear-shaped diamond originally purchased by Cartier for just over $1 million. When they divorced less than amicably in 1978, Taylor auctioned the diamond for five million US dollars. The current value of the diamond remains unknown.
Victoria Beckham received a multi-million dollar vineyard for her 34th birthday from her footballer husband David. The vineyard is located in picturesque Napa Valley, California - and it's a gift that keeps on giving as The Beckhams bottle their wine to pass on to family and friends. Does that get you thinking? A vineyard might make a nice gift for him - or her!
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous gifts of all time, given to the US by France at a cost of around half a million dollars. The base on which she stands is said to have cost as much as the statue itself! A much smaller present in size (but maybe not price) is the Kohinoor Diamond given to Queen Elizabeth from Maharaja Dhulip. The diamond weighs an impressive 106 carats and is apparently to be the heaviest diamond in the world. This means that the stone has been described as 'priceless' and its value is without doubt in the billions of pounds as it takes pride of place amongst the Crown Jewels in 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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