Tis officially the season for gift-giving. For us, it’s 31 days of gift giving; for a month, we’ll be providing gift ideas for everyone on your list—from your hard-to-please parents to your ’90s-loving BFF and even your spoiled pet. Filled with creative picks that got our pulses racing, our Unwrapped holiday gift guides will make Christmas shopping a breeze this holiday season.
When it comes to gifting your closest friends a really rad piece of jewelry this holiday season, it’s best to think outside of the box. The classic, run-of-the-mill broken heart puzzle piece necklace just isn’t going to cut it anymore.
Whether you find them something loud and bright, delicate and simple, or just really cool—you want to get them a piece that suits their style (and, you know, is something that they won’t wear only when they know they’re going to see you). Even if it is BFF-related, it has to be fun and quirky.
While keeping all of that in mind, the goal is always to find cool pieces that still leave your wallets intact, which can prove to be a bit of a challenge—and that’s where we come in to save the day. We rounded up 18 of the coolest pieces under $100 to gift your bauble-loving best friends. Click through the gallery below to check them out.
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I asked some of my favorite stores for one good reason to support independent manufacturing and retail, and if they are pledging to donate to any charitable organizations this year. What they had to say mirrors so much of my heart and soul, and I hope it illuminates the human touch behind the small shops of our city.
Sheets of brass and silver clipped and polished into simple, geometric shapes make designer Jessica Lawson’s Dea Dia line one for all occasions. See the full range of rings, cuffs, hair accessories, and more at the eponymous flagship shop just opened this summer on Albina.
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Shop Visit: Dea Dia
Having opened just last month on North Albina (right before the bend that takes you on to North Mississippi), Dea Dia is jewelry designer Jessica Lawson’s sparkly new home base for her jewelry line of the same name. Dea Dia is where she both handcrafts and sells her own designs alongside a complementary collection of apparel, housewares, apothecary, paper goods, and accessories created by some of her favorite indie brands including Portland’s Natalie Joy and Make It Good, among many others.
Dea Dia Raw Pyrite Cuff ($50)
This skinny brass adjustable cuff bracelet is filled with hand-crushed raw pyrite pieces. We love the way it looks mixed and mingled into a bracelet stack with other bangles, cuffs and wraps. Dea Dia designs and crafts every unique item in their Portland studio. Trust us — you won’t believe how reasonable their prices are for such a high-quality look.
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13 local gifts for the discerning giver, from local vinyl to the perfect leather watch. View the full article here
Bust Magazine speaks with Dea Dia founder Jessica Lawson.
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