Gift buying isn\’t always easy. Men, in particular, can be very hard to buy for – 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 pick something special that matches their passion or hobby. Don\’t allow yourself to get lost in a sea of scented candles and photo frames when buying gifts for women, and try not to resort to wallets and leather belts when buying gifts for men. For some real inspiration, why not take take a lead from these notable gifts from history? While your budget may be a little more restrained than these extravagant gift givers, their generosity might start a train of thought that delivers realistic ideas.
Elizabeth Taylor\’s jewellery collection totaled a huge $150,000 when she died. Her many husbands clearly knew when they were onto a good thing with jewellery when it came to buy her gifts. Richard Burton, probably being her most famous husband. In 1972 he brought Elizabeth the \’Taylor-Burton\’ diamond, a 69.42-carat pear-shaped diamond. It was originally purchased by Cartier for over one million dollars. Following their divorce in 1978, Taylor auctioned the diamond for five million US dollars. What did she buy with the proceeds?
Lucky Mrs Beckham received a multi-million dollar vineyard for her 34th birthday from husband David. Located in Napa Valley, California, it is the gift that keeps on giving as they bottle their very own wine to give to their friends and family. Now a vineyard could make a very nice gift for him – or her!
One of the most famous gifts in history is the Statue of Liberty, given to the US by France at a cost of around half a million dollars. The status stands on a base that is reported to have cost as much as the statue itself! Smaller in size (but definitely not in price) is the Kohinoor Diamond given from Maharaja Dhulip to Queen Elizabeth. This impressive diamond weighs 106 carats and is thought to be the heaviest diamond in the world. The stone is priceless and, not surprisingly, it takes pride of place amongst the Crown Jewels kept in London.
Some truly inspiring acts of generosity! If your budget is a little tighter than these you might like to try online boutique Seek & Adore. This beautiful website has a range of unique and handmade gift ideas that won\’t break the bank.
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