Great gift idea

I have 2 nieces who were confirmed this spring, and another who is graduating in June. I needed some nice, memorable gifts that were keepsake quality but fun, too. Everybody else was going for the sentimental cross necklaces and the like.

I found a seller on etsy, the website for handmade and vintage items, and promptly fell in love with her work. I emailed her asking if she could get me one item within a week because, once again, I had procrastinated.

Lo and behold, she replied that she could and I ordered 2 necklaces for the confirmands. That was a Monday morning. By Saturday afternoon I had BOTH necklaces in my hands. Since the second confirmation was last Sunday I can talk about the gifts now. (I am not sure my nieces even know about this blog, but I didn't want to take any chances.)

The seller is Tiffany from charmiesonline. She makes hand stamped personalized jewelry and I ordered necklaces for the girls.
I ordered necklaces like this one. On the small disc I had their names and a cross, I added their birthstones and 3 pearls each because pearls symbolize purity, and the silver bar contains a Bible verse, the date, and the event; for one, simply "confirmation". The other was baptized and confirmed the same day so I had her include both events on the necklace.

They are very personal and are lovely keepsakes but have a playful, funky feel that is less formal than the gold cross pendant that is traditional. Of course, they both received those as well, and they are lovely and appropriate for dressy occasions or with a simple t-shirt and jeans; the silver necklaces are more casual feeling.

Tiffany was a wonderful seller to work with. She was pleasant and accommodated my wishes, and she was FAST.

Both girls were delighted with their gifts and I was so happy with the entire process.

As for the upcoming graduation, I haven't purchased a gift yet. I am pondering the idea of another one of these necklaces or some art.

Opinions, anyone?