5 Reasons to Give Personalized Gifts

In today's retail environment, personalization has become prevalent in almost every product category including apparel, jewelry, handbags, home decor and gifts. Personalized or Monogrammed Gifts add a special touch to any gift and any gift-giving situation weather holidays, birthdays, weddings or everyday. What makes a personalized gift different?

One of a kind.

Personalization makes your gift standout from the crowd. By adding a monogram to a handbag, you have now created a one-of-a-kind monogrammed bag that no one else will have. While a friend may have the same style bag, the unique monogram sets your gift apart from the crowd.

Choose of personalization styles and colors.

In most cases, not only do you have the option of personalization but also the choice of 5-10 different fonts and you have the option of 15-20 thread colors with embroidery. Sterling silver jewelry may be monogrammed using a diamond tipped needle to etch the initials into the surface of the silver while a laser is used to cut into the surface of monogrammed wood jewelry.

Wide selection of products.

Today there are not many items that cannot be personalized. From ipods to acrylic trays, there are companies that have found a way to make that item uniquely your own. Even large retailers, such as Pottery Barn and Saks, begun offering monogrammed items.

Monogramming is not a trend.

We get the question over and over again, "Is this monogramming thing just a trend?". The answer is an resounding no! Placing monograms on items has been around since the Roman Empire when a monogram was used to mark coins. In the 1500's, the English royalty used monograms to show ownership of land or personal items. Today it has evolved to the point that anyone can have their items monogrammed showing pride of ownership.

Going the extra mile.

By giving a monogrammed gift, you have to go above and beyond the call of duty. First, you need to know the person's full name and you will need to allow 1-2 weeks for personalization and delivery. Even if the retailer offers on-site personalization, it's very rare for them to offer same-day service so you have to plan ahead.

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Ayesha Khatri Joined: August 15th, 2019