by J.T. Waite
Published: April 1, 2008
The Perfect Combination
It struck me the other day, as I sat in my office trying to decide which Bene Gifts selection to showcase in this month’s feature article that I was fortunate to have a wealth of exceptional gifts to choose from. But this abundance also made me realize that here in the 21st Century, as never before, we live in a world of choices.
Back in pre-history, when a dime still bought a cup of coffee and dinosaurs roamed the Earth, what you got for your dime was just that, coffee. It wasn’t Colombian or Hawaiian or even French Roast; it was coffee. Joe. Java. It was dark. It was hot. And it was coffee. Today when you stop into any one of the ubiquitous Starbucks clones that have appeared like rashes on every metropolitan street corner and ask your friendly barista for a five dollar cup of mud, you are greeted with more choices than a leopard has spots.
Today we are surrounded by choices. Debit or Credit. Eat-In or Take-Out. Mild or Spicy. Smooth or Crunchy. Straight up or On-the-rocks. We make hundreds of choices every day. But for all the choices we make each day, the one choice that stops most men dead in their tracks and makes them vacillate more than Hamlet on a foggy battlement is the choice between flowers and jewelry.
Now, ladies, I know this may seem like a no-brainer to you, but trust me; men lack the gene that makes this decision possible. We are left to stand like deer in the headlights, waiting for inspiration or divine intervention. That is, until now. Because now, Bene Gifts has come to the rescue with this month’s featured find: our Natural Flower Pendant Top, the perfect combination of flowers and jewelry!
For this month’s featured selection we’ve turned to the wonderful craftsmen (and women) of Mexico. In a process not unlike the development of the bonsai tree, these clever artisans have cultivated some delightfully miniature flowers, encased them in a brilliantly clear Lucite and framed then in sterling silver to produce a unique and lasting gift: our Natural Flower Pendant Top.
The inspiration for this elegant gift comes from the rare plants and curious insects that have been discovered imbedded and preserved in ancient amber. Taking this natural process a step further and combining the miracle of modern acrylics with the traditional craft of the silversmith, we’ve found a classically beautiful and universally appropriate gift for those occasions when you want to give someone special a gift that’s not too much and not to little. A gift that simple says you care.
So gentlemen, no more excuses. It’s no longer “to be… or not to be…” Now you can have it both ways. You can give the perfect combination of flowers and jewelry. And have one less choice to make.
SHOP NATURAL FLOWER PENDANT!
