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Christmas is only about 5 weeks away now.  Yes, it is that close!

If you haven’t begun shopping for your Christmas gifts, now is the time to do it. I hate that last minute rush, don’t you? You end up with the leftover choices or you have to make a decision quickly.  Either way, the gift is never as good as you’d hoped for.

Most items in our store can be ready for you within a week of ordering and we ask that you allow 7-14 business days for receipt of your order, from when payment is received. That doesn’t leave you long to place your order, does it?  Of course you are able to request Express Post if you are in a hurry.

Free standard postage is included with all pendants, excluding special offers or clearance items unless specified otherwise.  All postage services and costs quoted are within Australia only.

Really, there are only three decisions you will need to make.

1.  Which pendant or gift will you choose?

2.  Which image would you like engraved onto the gift?

3.  How soon should you order?

Remember that all of our pendants come with free gift-wrapping and a free cleaning cloth to keep your pendant fingerprint-free.

Now, it might take you a week or so to find the photo you have in mind or to take the perfect new one.  Time is disappearing while you think about it?

Place your order asap and experience the pleasure of giving the perfect gift to the one you love.

Sometimes purchasing gifts for your clients can be difficult.  Pick a hamper, you are just never sure whether you they like what you have purchased.  Pens, mugs, mouse pads – well you can definitely have too many of those.

Have you considered getting a logo or a business name etched onto a pendant for your client?  A gift like this would last for years to come and would serve as a reminder of your generosity.  They could carry it with them wherever they go as a key ring for example.

But we can do more than this!  Did you know that we offer an engraving only service in which we can engrave on such items as zippo lighters, watches and business card holders just to name a few.  Suitable items need to be perfectly flat, no thicker than 20mm and no wider than 80x80mm.  If you have something in mind that you would to personalise in particular for one of your special clients, don’t hesitate to ask.

Christmas is a time of year in which you can really make an impression on one of your special clients, and going over and above the usual corporate purchase will really ensure that your gift does not go unnoticed.

Feel free to contact us (http://etchedinmemories.com.au/contact_us.php) with your customisation request and we will do our utmost to help you create something memorable for your corporate clients.

There is nothing more exciting and joyful than the expected arrival of a new baby. No matter if it’s the first, second, third or however many, every new little baby is just so special.

As a mother of three, I have made the decision that my baby days have now come to an end. But thankfully this just means that I get to spoil everyone else who is having babies! And it really does seem like baby season around here at the moment. There seems to be an abundance of pregnant people in my family and friends alone, all getting ready for their new arrivals at the end of this year.

The end of 2013 will be a super festive season…what a great time for extra celebrations at Christmas and New Year, with the addition of all these newborn babies. So not only do I need to think of presents for Christmas, but also some special gifts for the new arrivals.

The cutest and most special gift would have to be a photo engraved on a pendant. At Etched In Memories we offer a gorgeous new baby gift package featuring a teddy bear (blue, pink or brown) and an attached pendant. The pendant includes a photo engraved on the front and text engraved on the back. I have even seen the cutest little footprints carefully taken from a new baby and etched right onto the pendant.

These gifts are not just for newborns however, they are also great for christenings and other special momentous occasions.

This gift creates such a long lasting and memorable keepsake for any new parent which will remain special for years to come…because we all know that they grow up far too fast!

Sometimes, it can be difficult to make a decision, especially when you are making a decision between two great choices. When selecting a pendant or other jewellery item to personalise with photo engraving, etching or embossing, one of the first decisions that will need to be made is to choose the type of metal that will be used. Two popular metals that are used in jewellery are sterling silver and stainless steel, but which metal is the best? The correct answer depends on the particular tastes and lifestyle of the person who will be wearing the item of jewellery.

There are two factors to keep in mind when trying to make a choice between these two types of metal. One major factor to consider is how active or physical is the lifestyle of the person who will be wearing this item of jewellery?

By nature, silver is a very soft metal that is easy to work with. While it is easy to carve intricate designs into silver items, silver is also very prone to bending or showing dings, nicks and scratches when it is worn by those who do physical labour or lead a very active lifestyle. For this reason, individuals who work with their hands or who regularly participate in very physical activities might prefer to choose rings, pendants, bracelets and other items of jewellery that are made from a metal other than sterling silver so  that is more resistant to wear and tear.

Stainless steel can be a great choice for people who have an active lifestyle or occupation, as the surface can be treated to resemble pewter or chrome, but it is naturally resistant to dings, nicks, scratches and warping.

The second factor to think about when you are considering stainless steel is that its price can be a selling point to some and a potential drawback to others. Stainless steel is generally an inexpensive metal, particularly in comparison to sterling silver. Some might not view a jewellery item made from stainless steel as special because of the low cost, and others simply prefer the particular lustre and patina that sterling silver acquires as it ages.

Choosing the type of metal to use is only the beginning of the process to selecting the perfect piece of jewellery to personalise. To learn more about photo engraving and other ways to select and personalise the perfect piece of jewellery, please visit Etched in Memories.

Sometimes the photos people want to have etched onto their chosen pendant just won’t work.  The size or orientation of the photo does not match the shape of the pendant.  With some photos it’s possible to crop or edit them so they fit but it can’t always be done.

First, look at the shape of the object or person you want etched into the pendant.

In this example, the shape is wider than it is high.  When that is transferred onto a pendant it will look like one of these two illustrations.

Here the pendant is higher than it is wide.  The etched image still looks good (luckily) but there is a lot of wasted space above and below the image.

On this pendant the etched image sits well.  It is centred and larger than it could have been on the pendant above, so you will have a much clearer image, too.

Of course the same goes for images that are taller than they are wide.  They will sit best on a pendant that is taller than it is wide.

If you have a favourite photo and you are not sure which shaped pendant or gift product it will sit best on, talk to us and we will help you make the best choice.

With Valentine’s Day only a few weeks away on Thursday 14 February you have a great opportunity to give a unique gift to that special person in your life.

You may have a favourite photograph from your relationship which captures a special moment that would make an ideal lasting memory. You could have that photograph engraved into one of our pendants to make it truly lasting.

Remember all those photos I asked you to take at Christmas time? Now is the time to look through them and pull out the one, really good photo of the two of you or of your family, and turn it into a stunning piece of jewellery. The results are amazing. The etchings are as clean and clear to see as your photo but they won’t fade over the years.

Instead of a photograph you may have a favourite poem or even some words from a song that capture the feelings you have for the recipient of the gift. As an example, these words can be etched on to one of our Heart Shaped Pendant made from 9ct Yellow Gold.

Valentine’s Day can also be a time to show your love and appreciation for another member of your family.  This may be a parent, grandparent or even one of your children.

What better way to show your affection for that person than with an item of jewellery from Etched In Memories?  It’s a lovely way to show how much you value the relationship and their friendship.

Don’t forget men when looking through the gifts here at Etched in Memories.  While they can be rough and tough on the outside they can also be sentimental and often they appreciate the fact that someone has recognised that aspect of them.

What better way to show this than with a pair of cufflinks?  We have either Oval Rhodium Cufflinks or Square Rhodium Cufflinks and with both of these options you can have a different image or text on each side.  The cufflinks also come in an attractive gift box that adds that extra special element when they are given as a present.

The ID/Army Dog Tag is a stainless steel pendant that also makes a great gift.  You can have the pendant engraved with a photo on one or both sides as well as text if you prefer.  This pendant can be attached to a key chain, a stainless steel curb or ball necklace or a black leather look necklace.  Simply select your preferences when you place your order.   These pendants also come in 9ct yellow gold or 9ct white gold.

Christmas is but once a year however memories are for a lifetime.

Browse our store to find the perfect gift for the man in your life.

Thinking about Christmas, what are you planning on giving your mum, dad, nanna or grandpa?  Sentimental gifts are ideal as they signify how important you value the relationship and a great way to show how much you care for that person.

In today’s fast paced world simply taking a bit of time out to show your appreciation and that you care is priceless.  Whether it is a picture relating to a specific event or celebration, maybe a small pendant with some heart felt words inscribed on one side or another personalised keepsake, they can make a perfect gift and leave a lasting impression.

We have a huge range of products available that would make an ideal sentimental gift.  For example, have a look at the Gold Plated Pendant that is in the shape of a heart.  You can have a photo on one side and your special text message on the other side.

Consider the Sterling Silver Pendant that is oval shaped and hand made to order by a Master Jeweller.  You can also add in a photo on one side as well as your own special message on the other side.  Plus we have several additional options to choose from including a key chain or a sliver necklace.

These are just a couple of examples of gifts where you can create the sentimental value although feel free to have a look through our site for many more special gift ideas.

Christmas is a great time for sentimentality so hopefully you will find something to show your appreciation and the importance that the person has had in your life.

If you are like most parents, you have a special item belonging to each child tucked away to keep safe now that they have outgrown it. Often it is a special toy or something that holds a particular memory.

Me? I kept all the cards we received on the birth of my children and I also kept the little gifts we were given to celebrate their birth. It is such a magical stage of life that I didn’t want to forget any of it.

It didn’t take long to be sucked into the routine of our new lives once the babies came home. Feeding, changing, burping, getting baby to sleep, then doing it again the next day and the next…suddenly it was our child’s first birthday and I wondered what had happened to that last 12 months.

As you can probably guess, I am a sentimental person. I treasure every little memory shared with my children but I admit that I still go back to that safe hiding place sometimes. I pull out the little birth gifts and hold them close. I smell the newborn baby smell that still lingers and it brings those days back to me. It is an emotional experience.

That is why we put so much thought into our newborn baby gifts. We chose the teddy bears because every baby should have a teddy but we also chose them because they are so good to cuddle when you want to relive your child’s days as a newborn. They are a soft, squishy armful.

We also include a photo engraved pendant as a permanent remembrance of your child’s first days. So, while you have that special hug from the teddy bear, you can shed a few tears as you look down at the face of your newborn once again.

We think this is the perfect gift for the new baby (well, for you, really.)

1.  Who else will throw you in the air and catch you again while your mother covers her eyes and cries out “oh be careful…”?

2.  Who else will give your boyfriend or girlfriend the intimidating silent stare that means “Don’t you DARE hurt my child”?

3.  Who else just has to appear in the background to make bullies slink away with their tails between their legs?

4.  Who else tells those silly jokes that make you roll your eyes and groan?

5.  Who else gave you that amazing sense of strength and security as you were growing up – the one that made you feel so safe?

We could go on and on because there are many reasons that fathers are so special.

Father’s Day is coming up soon.  When you feel too tired to bother finding him a special gift, just remember the happy childhood he gave you and make the effort.  These cufflinks would be perfect.

He will love you whether or not you give him a gift but wouldn’t it be lovely to see the smile of delight on his face?