We all know a particular person who's hard to buy presents for. They're not difficult, they just have their own personal brand of style and taste and you don't want to get it wrong. They know what they like, and they tend to notice the finer details. These are the people that can tell the difference between something that was made with care and something that wasn't.
If you find yourself shopping for someone like this, handmade jewellery is a good call. And if they happen to love flowers, nature, or just things that have a bit of meaning behind them, then sunflower jewellery is a very good call.
Here's how to find the perfect piece:
If she wears earrings every single day
For jewellery to become 'everyday jewellery', it has to tick a few boxes. It has to work with most things in your wardrobe, be comfortable enough that you forget you're wearing, and be well-made enough that it holds up even when worn constantly. The bar is higher than it sounds.
The Sunflower Stud Earrings clear it easily. They're dainty, hand-painted and light enough to wear all day. Being studs, they're also very unlikely to fall out as you move through your routine - no more single earring piles left to the ages! I find myself reaching for mine whenever I've just thrown on a casual, simple outfit and need something to pull it all together. Available in silver or gold, (depending on what she usually wears) with the option to upgrade to 925 sterling silver if you want to spoil her!
Sunflower Stud Earrings – Silver ($16) →
If she likes to make an entrance
You know her! She has a surprising amount of knowledge about niche fashion and always shows up impeccably dressed. She's the one that scans the room to see what everyone else is wearing. She would much rather have one unique pair of earrings than ten basic pairs.
Get her the Sunflower Statement Earrings. Bold without being distracting, these earrings have a tendency to light up the room in the same way she does. These are the kind of earrings that people notice and can't help but compliment. They come in silver or gold, and in different styles (hoops, huggies, hooks) so you can choose what suits her best.
Sunflower Statement Earrings – Silver ($26) →
If she's a necklace person
Not everyone has their ears pierced, and some people wear their signature pair that they never take off. Some people have a signature necklace too, and that's the jewellery that means something to them. If that's your person, then the Sunflower Necklace - a tiny, hand-sculpted sunflower sculpted onto a polymer clay pendant (using a fine point needle and a magnifying glass!) - is the is the one to get. It's stunning, quietly detailed, and available with either gold or silver chain.
If she loves a bit of variety
Sometimes sunflowers shine the brightest when complimented by other flowers. If your person is the kind who doesn't like to commit to a single colour or prefers a colour palette that includes some contrast, the mini bouquet sunflowers might just be the pair for her! These earrings still fit the sunflower theme, but are a little bit more subtle as the boldness is balanced out by the daisy. The extra pop of colour also means they'll work with more pieces from her wardrobe, so it's a win win.
Mini Bouquet Sunflower Earrings →
If she always reads the card first
Some people want to get straight to the present. Others receive a gift and want to know the story behind it. They want to know how it came to be, who made it, and whether it has a meaning to it beyond the gift itself. For people like this, Arias Design Co is a perfect fit.
Every single piece of jewellery is made by hand in small batches, right here in our Auckland studio. The packaging is intentionally as sustainable as possible. And 20% of our annual profits are donated to the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand - an ongoing mission that matters deeply to us and is built into the business from the ground up. Whenever someone chooses to give Arias Design Co jewellery to a loved one, they become an integral part of that mission.
Tying it all together
A couple of notes about gift shopping at Arias Design Co... All orders arrive gift-ready, so you can order online and send it directly to your person without worrying if it looks the part. No price information is included in the packaging (remember accidentally leaving a price tag on something?) so it's ready to be unwrapped as soon as the courier drops it off. Depending on style, our jewellery will arrive in either a cotton pouch or small box, but there's the option to upgrade to a more structured gift box if you want to go all in.
For deliveries in New Zealand, you can expect overnight shipping with tracking information, and for those further away we usually get the jewellery to you within 10 days, but often sooner! Most styles are made to order within three working days, but if you have a deadline or need an emergency gift (we've all been there!) then just leave a note at checkout and I'll do my best to make sure it gets where it needs to be.
And if you're ever unsure about anything to do with the ordering process, or the jewellery itself - just ask! Arias is a small studio so it's easy to reach out, and I'd always rather have the chance to help you find the right piece instead of having you guess or just hope for the best.
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