Um, there’s nothing worse than a holiday gift that says “I had to get you something so I got you this Christmas themed body wash set because I really don’t know what to get.” (I hope I’m not the only one who receives at least one of those every year!) This year, why not give someone special a piece of personalized jewelry? Check out these pieces I was asked to review. Mom, Grandma, and your mother‐in‐law (assuming you like her), would love to have either one of these Carved Creations pieces.

Carved Creations My Life Bead Bracelet

I was EXCITED when they asked me to review the My Life Bead Bracelet, because the sentimental value of the piece is something I hope to pass on to my own children someday. This enthralling bracelet includes 4 decorative beads and 3 personalized beads, and you can get the personalized beads in dates, symbols, initials, names…whatever is special to you. They even have paw prints.

You can also get one of 3 types of chains – a wire chain, a snake chain, or a black leather chain for people who are sensitive to metals. They match any style and personality. And take a look — it’s absolutely stunning! Retail price for the bracelet is $189.

Carved Creations Family Key Necklace

I was also asked to review the Family Key Necklace by Carved Creations. The necklace features a lock and key, and then you can get personalized things to put on it, like special dates, names of your kids, or whatever else holds the key to your heart. It’s a beautiful way to memorialize a person or event. One of my favorite things about the necklace is that you can get a “love tag”, so you could get one that says “Best Mom” or “We Love Grandma”, or anything that you’d like to say to someone.

The necklace isn’t overly huge ‐ the Heart is about 3/4″ wide and the key is approximately 2″ long. It’s just big enough to be noticed but not overwhelming. You also have your choice of a 24” mesh or rolo chain. The silver color is beautiful, but if you’d like to add a little more pizazz, you can get gem tags for it as well.

Like the bracelet, the Family Key Necklace is gorgeous, and is definitely something I will be passing on to my children someday. Retail price for the necklace is $189.

Personalized jewelry is always a favorite Christmas gift, because it’s not something you can just pick up at your local Walmart the day before Christmas. It comes with thought and sentiment, and the person who receives it knows that it was given from the heart.