If you can say to your bridesmaids “you’ll totally wear it again and again” about the dress you’ve chosen for them without crossing your fingers behind your back, then truly you’ve done your part. But, if your pals have gone above and beyond (cheerleading through each of your nine dress fittings; hand-making not one, not two, but 50 paper pom-poms; and holding your hair back as you’re puking your brains out after your bachelorette party went all kinds of wrong -- or right, depending on your worldview) then you should absolutely give them a token of your appreciation.
And nothing says BFFs like a locket, especially when it holds a photo of each of you, side by side. Aw. These, by Verabel Jewelry, are vintage brass finds retooled with 16k gold and decorated with artful designs, even more of which -- from owls to peacock feathers -- are available online. The kaleidoscope-style motifs are actually illustrations by artist Alyson Fox whose often-geometric, always-gorgeous work can be browsed and bought here. Prices start at around $27 for the tiniest of lockets and top out at about $65 for the Verabel + Fox collaboration pieces.
Are you getting your bridesmaids a little something for a job well done? If so, what do the lucky gals have coming their way?
From: Gemma | 2/24/12 at 12:43 pm
These are fantastic! The designs have a really cool vintage look to them. I gave each of my bridesmaids matching clutches, but I love that you can customize each locket with a photo of you two. Wish I had known about these before.
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From: Lisa | 3/30/12 at 1:47 am
A gorgeous and unique bridesmaid gift that is just new to the market is the LD Key Finder!
This bejeweled blingy key finder does more than your average key chain. It actually keeps your keys where you can find them and looks great on your handbag doing it! So many color combinations means that the LD Key Finder can be customized for each of your bridesmaids! Finally a bridesmaid gift that is both beautiful and useful!
Visit http://www.lisadesignerjewels.com to take a peek!
From: Carol "Cookie" Holmes | 4/7/12 at 8:41 pm
I was looking a special custom locket to place photos of my loving husband, that had recently passed away, and Verabel + Fox are creating one especially for me, with my own artwork incorporated on the locket. So I am thrilled and know it will be a treasured piece of jewelry. I can't wait!