# Help me pick out some gifts **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [October 10, 2007, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219 "2007-10-10T15:46:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/21 "2007-10-10T18:44:44Z")
[QUOTE=Zabali\_Clawbane] What about something like silver oak leaf earrings or a pendant? [/QUOTE] Ooh, those are nice. I’ll have to see if her ears are pierced. And if it says sterling silver, does that guarantee it’s hypoallergenic? My ex had a real problem with things that weren’t. ---
**Author:** ![Zabali\_Clawbane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ecd19e/32.png) [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/22 "2007-10-10T18:48:26Z")
[Here](http://www.naturesjewelry.com/itemdy00.asp?c=&T1=J699312&GEN1=&SKW=+citrine&PageNo=1) is a pair of citrine earrings, on sale. Not sure how “citrine” the color of the stones are though. ---
**Author:** ![Zabali\_Clawbane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ecd19e/32.png) [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/23 "2007-10-10T18:50:03Z")
[QUOTE=tdn] Ooh, those are nice. I’ll have to see if her ears are pierced. And if it says sterling silver, does that guarantee it’s hypoallergenic? My ex had a real problem with things that weren’t. [/QUOTE] That I am not sure of. Can you find out, (ETA: If she has allergy problems) or persuade someone to find out for you? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/24 "2007-10-10T18:51:47Z")
Ooh, also nice! Apparently the color is determined by how much the stones have been heated. The more heat, the more color they take on. I just read that it’s a bad idea to leave them out in the sun for too long, as they’ll discolor. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/25 "2007-10-10T18:55:41Z")
[QUOTE=Zabali\_Clawbane] That I am not sure of. Can you find out, (ETA: If she has allergy problems) or persuade someone to find out for you? [/QUOTE] I could try to find out, but I’d rather just play it safe. If only there were some sort of resource, like a message thingy, full of people who are collectively experts on every topic imaginable, then I could just find out more on the nature jewelry allergies. Do you know if anything like that exists? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/26 "2007-10-10T18:56:29Z")
Hey, **today** is my birthday and I knew very well nobody was throwing me a party. So, I went to the Totally Decadent Mom and Pop Doughnut Shop Known Throughout the City and bought three dozen of their half-pound whoppin’ doughnuts. Whee! Much fun and I get lots of good wishes, and everybody gets yummy doughnuts. And I wear copious amounts of jewelry. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/27 "2007-10-10T19:01:27Z")
[QUOTE=Ellen Cherry] And I wear copious amounts of jewelry. 😉 [/QUOTE] Maybe next year. Happy Birthday! ---
**Author:** ![Zabali\_Clawbane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ecd19e/32.png) [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/28 "2007-10-10T19:01:59Z")
I just found a [lot](http://www.amazon.com/Necklace-Murano-Style-3-Strand-Amethyst/dp/B000VU6CB0/ref=sr_1_8/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192042252&sr=1-8) [of](http://www.amazon.com/Curious-Designs-Irridescent-Birch-Pendant/dp/B000VEVKOA/ref=sr_1_10/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192042252&sr=1-10) [leaf](http://www.amazon.com/Necklace-Murano-Style-Glass-3-Strand/dp/B000VYQQXU/ref=sr_1_35/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192042303&sr=1-35) [pendants](http://www.amazon.com/Irridescent-Cottonwood-Leaf-Pendant-Ornament/dp/B000VESFZC/ref=sr_1_66/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192042342&sr=1-66), and a gorgeous amber pendant item! While it isn’t citrine, it’s very [Autumnal](http://www.amazon.com/Certified-Genuine-Sterling-Antique-Pendant/dp/B000VHKPNE/ref=sr_1_114/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192042411&sr=1-114), don’t you think? (ETA: And CHEAP too! I’d buy it if I had money free this month!) This [pin](http://www.amazon.com/West-Coast-Jewelry-Wire-Fashion/dp/B000W960QM/ref=sr_1_159/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192042490&sr=1-159) is neat too, but maybe a bit too much? ---
**Author:** ![Zabali\_Clawbane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ecd19e/32.png) [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/29 "2007-10-10T19:38:11Z")
Or, you could just go for a pretty [necklace](http://www.amazon.com/Necklace-Glass-Style-Green-Brown/dp/B000IZACNC/ref=sr_1_31/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&m=A3NITG4S29S7EF&s=jewelry&qid=1192044055&sr=1-31) that suggests Autumn with it’s colors? Or a November [Italian](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001WI7AC/sr=1-39/qid=1192044775/ref=dp_also-recommended_1/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&n=3367581&s=jewelry&qid=1192044775&sr=1-39)[charm](http://www.amazon.com/CRYSTAL-NOVEMBER-BIRTHSTONE-DAISY-Italian/dp/B0007P6F34/ref=sr_1_23/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192044737&sr=1-23) [bracelet](http://www.amazon.com/Pugster-November-Birthstone-Italian-Bracelet/dp/B0001WIEZK/ref=sr_1_39/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192044775&sr=1-39)? (I was born in Autumn myself, and I’m fond of leaf motif things.) ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/30 "2007-10-10T20:15:06Z")
Dang, girl, you’re good at this! I’d love to find a charm or pendant from [this](http://www.firemountaingems.com/shopping.asp?skw=KWFINIPENDANTSSGEM&Shop_Page=3&x=19&y=10) site. A necklace can be so much more than just a string of rocks. When I make a necklace for myself, I always put some sort of charm thingy on it. Of course, he-man that I am, I usually choose a skull or shark tooth or 16-ounce steak or something. I like the leaf idea, and it’d be nice to find something like what you’re showing me on that site. One stop shopping and stuff. But look at the bottom of that linked page. Wouldn’t that be nice for Steph? ---
**Author:** ![Zabali\_Clawbane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ecd19e/32.png) [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/31 "2007-10-10T20:15:27Z")
Citrine pendants: [one](http://www.amazon.com/Marquise-Citrine-Pendant-Sterling-Silver/dp/B000HX5BUY/ref=sr_1_33/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192046079&sr=1-33), [two](http://www.amazon.com/Sterling-Silver-Pendant-Synthetic-Citrine/dp/B000URJ586/ref=sr_1_43/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192046079&sr=1-43), [three](http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Citrine-Pendant-Sterling-Silver/dp/B000HX7CW4/ref=sr_1_52/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192046154&sr=1-52), [four](http://www.amazon.com/Pear-Citrine-Pendant-Sterling-Silver/dp/B000HX7CTC/ref=sr_1_69/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192046154&sr=1-69), [five](http://www.amazon.com/Sterling-Silver-Genuine-Citrine-Pendant/dp/B000J4GP1U/ref=sr_1_77/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192046235&sr=1-77), [six](http://www.amazon.com/Round-Citrine-Pendant-Sterling-Silver/dp/B000HX7CRO/ref=sr_1_180/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192046413&sr=1-180). Earrings: [One](http://www.amazon.com/Sterling-Silver-Genuine-Citrine-Earrings/dp/B000M4BOQI/ref=sr_1_188/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192046413&sr=1-188) (I probably wouldn’t give a ring, unless I was sure of the person’s ring size but putting these up for you to look at, in case.) Rings: [One](http://www.amazon.com/Round-Citrine-Solitaire-Sterling-Silver/dp/B000IBZOHK/ref=sr_1_95/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192046235&sr=1-95), [two](http://www.amazon.com/Pugster-Citrine-Cz-Flower-Ring/dp/B000FHAMAG/ref=sr_1_134/002-3249201-2045646?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1192046327&sr=1-134) ---
**Author:** ![Zabali\_Clawbane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ecd19e/32.png) [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/32 "2007-10-10T20:16:51Z")
Aieee! You linked the site I must not look at! 😉 It makes my husband quail and shiver. (I’m addicted to beads, you know.) I’ll look around there and see if I can spot anything though. What were you gonna attach a charm to? ---
**Author:** ![Zabali\_Clawbane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ecd19e/32.png) [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/33 "2007-10-10T20:19:08Z")
[QUOTE=tdn] \ But look at the bottom of that linked page. Wouldn’t that be nice for Steph? [/QUOTE] Er? [This](http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=K111276JE)? _confused_ ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/34 "2007-10-10T20:22:35Z")
[QUOTE=Zabali\_Clawbane] Er? [This](http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=K111276JE)? _confused_ [/QUOTE] No good? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/35 "2007-10-10T20:24:51Z")
[QUOTE=Zabali\_Clawbane] What were you gonna attach a charm to? [/QUOTE] A citrine necklace. ---
**Author:** ![Zabali\_Clawbane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ecd19e/32.png) [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/36 "2007-10-10T20:36:07Z")
Is she a mom? 😕 I’ve spotted some stuffs on Fire Mountain Gems, were you considering putting together a necklace for her? Cause if so, give me a bit and I can link some things that’d look good together for a Fall motif necklace. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/37 "2007-10-10T20:43:09Z")
[QUOTE=Zabali\_Clawbane] Is she a mom? [/QUOTE] Not yet, but she’s looking mighty pregnant. [This](http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H209793JW) is a tad expensive, but it’s along the leaf lines. Yeah, I’ll make a bead necklace with a charm. In fact I’ll make three. I wonder if **Anaamika** would like [this](http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=K117659JW). ---
**Author:** ![Zabali\_Clawbane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ecd19e/32.png) [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/38 "2007-10-10T20:51:48Z")
I got some ideas, but don’t want to spoil things. (What I’m thinking can be varied for individual projects, and I don’t think will break your bank.) Check your PMs. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Zabali\_Clawbane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ecd19e/32.png) [@Zabali\_Clawbane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zabali_Clawbane)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/39 "2007-10-10T21:06:43Z")
Rebooting the computer, be right back. I saved my idea to a word document. If you want I can PM it to you also? ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219/40 "2007-10-10T21:29:54Z")
[QUOTE=tdn] Yeah, I’ll make a bead necklace with a charm. In fact I’ll make three. I wonder if **Anaamika** would like [this](http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=K117659JW). [/QUOTE] Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww cute elephant! _melts into puddle of goo_ I’m sorry, was there something? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-some-gifts/422219.md?page=3)