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How to Buy a 50th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift - eHow.com Clear Instructions on How To Do (just about) Everything Web eHow.com Home Family & Relationships Center Family Life How to Buy a 50th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift The momentous occasion that celebrates fifty years of marriage is traditionally symbolized with gifts of gold. Steps: 1. Follow tradition and give gold for the 50th jubilee; try to think creatively, though, not literally. 2. Put extensive thought into selecting a gift for your spouse. When shopping for a couple, consult people who know their tastes and preferences, especially for this big celebration. 3. Interpret gold as treasure. A gold key for key rings, golden caviar and tasting spoon or a storage chest or wooden box make ideal gifts. 4. Consider a nontraditional gift, perhaps something for you and your partner to do together such as trip to the Golden Door Spa, gold mining in Northern California or a Gold Coast getaway. Such a present would also work well for a couple. 5. Enclose a personal gift card recognizing that 50 years of marriage is a big milestone. Tips: Real gold in small objects like a tiny gold treasure box reflects the spirit of the occasion. Jewelry is an obvious, and good, choice when looking for gold-themed gifts--especially when the item itself is unique. A fine Chardonnay is a fun play on the theme. And don't forget that flowers are always a welcome means to herald the event. Usually only the immediate family buys expensive anniversary presents. Tips from eHow Users: The perfect gift for your 50th anniversary by shar C. A great gift that is still not widely talked about is a signature frame. It is great because you can display photos on the inside of your frame of some of your favorite memories and have it surrounded by friends and guests that attend your 50 year anniversary. Many of them come with gold frames and a custom engraved brass plaque to tie-in the gold theme. What a great way to remember a once in a lifetime amazing achievement. It also makes a great gift to present to them as a surprise already signed by everyone. Do a search on Google or Yahoo news under "signature frames" for the best priced frames. Rate this tip: 50 year photo journey When my father was reaching 50, we browsed the family photo box and selected 'typically Dad' photographs: starting from him (age 8 yrs) hanging over his (20+ yrs old) brother's motorbike, ending with the photo of his 25th wedding anniversary. All photos, together with important newsflashes that we dug up, were scattered randomly on an A3-size wrapping paper and placed in a picture frame. The picture frame was shown to every visitor before they even got the chance to congratulate him. Rate this tip: View 7 More Tip(s) from Users Please Share Your Tips with Us E-mail this page to a friend Write an eHow Article Suggest a Topic More Resources: Related eHows: Celebrate a Wedding Anniversary Give the Gift of Flowers Buy a First-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Buy a 25th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Buy a 75th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Things You'll Need: electronic greeting cards jewelry flowers a fine chardonnay travel gift certificates gift certificates spa gift certificates a gold key chains gold tasting spoons storage chests anniversary greeting cards wrapping paper gift bows tissue paper gift bags gift ribbons Project Details: Skill Advisory: Easy Printable Page Questions Answered and Topics Addressed: How to get an anniversary gift How to buy an anniversary gift Give an anniversary gift How to get a 50th anniversary gift Choose a 50 year anniversary gift New! -- Related eHows: Celebrate a Wedding Anniversary Give the Gift of Flowers Buy a First-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Buy a 25th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Buy a 75th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift Check out Thousands of How-To Solutions in eHow's Centers Automotive Careers & Education Computers & Home Electronics Family & Relationships Finance & Business Food & Entertaining Health Hobbies & Games Holidays & Traditions Home & Garden Personal Care & Style Pets Sports & Fitness Travel How to: --? Web eHow.com Home | Site Map | About Us | How To Books | Link to eHow Subscribe to the eHow of the Day Mailing List : Have the eHow of the Day appear on your My Yahoo! Page: Add the eHow of the Day to your RSS reader: © 1999-2005 eHow, Inc. How things get done. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .

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Unique gifts, free shipping www.fromthegroom.com Viewing 1 - 10 of 90 gift ideas found Personalized Golf Tavern Sign from Simply Sublime ($45.95) A fun way to personalize your rec room, bar, or personal getaway spot. Our 12" x18" tavern sign makes a great gift for Fathers day, perfect for groomsmen gifts, or for that hard to buy for person in your life. Personalize any of the text! No extra charge per letter. Christmas Delivery Deadline: December 1st Questions? Contact Simply Sublime . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Weekend Golfer Gift Basket from GreatArrivals Gift Baskets ($49.99) A great golf gift basket for the weekend golfer. Includes practical golf gift items like a fun "Grip It and Rip It" golf towel, practice golf balls, and tees along with some delicious snacks and gourmet food. Check out our Fun Back To School Gift Basket filled with gourmet snacks & sweets! Quality Service & Delivery Guaranteed. Questions? Contact GreatArrivals Gift Baskets . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Golfer's Flask from aSpecialGift.com ($36.50) 7 oz. stainless steel flask with leather pouch containing 2 brass ball markers, 4 tees and a brass divot tool. Size: 5" x 3.5" Personalize it with engraving on the 2 ball markers. Special discount of 10% for FindGift.com shoppers! Enter Promo Code FG137RSC when checking out. Questions? Contact aSpecialGift.com . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Personalized Bronze Golf Tee, Repair Tool and Marker Set from GroomsOnline Gifts ($19.99) A personalized gift for the wedding party, father's day, birthday and golfer. Shinny Bronze golf tees, Repair tool and Ball Marker. gift box included, Engrave up to 3 characters. 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Contact Things Remembered . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Personalized Golf Ball Marker/ Divot Tool Key Chain Gift Set from Createafavor.com ($14.88) Set features a personalized stainless steel golf ball marker/divot tool key chain and golf tees. Features a bag clip for easy attachment to your golf bag. Size: 4.25" long x 1.25" wide. Free shipping on purchases over $50! Free Engraving! Questions? Contact Createafavor.com . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Golfer Tool Set from Satinbox Company ($19.00) A "hole in one" tool for any avid golfer or golfer at heart. Made of stainless steel and includes a ball marker, a brush, a divot repair tool, a club cleaner, a cleat wrench, a cutting blade, a key chain and a pen! Questions? Contact Satinbox Company . 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0nline Teacher Gifts from Netique Terms of Use CHOCOLATE IMPRESSIONIST PAINTINGS The world's most beautiful candy bars. Gourmet chocolate candy that looks like master works of art - almost too beautiful to eat and yet too tempting to resist. Each chocolate bar is made from a blend of rich gourmet chocolates, "painted" with FDA-approved food coloring. Both the painting and the frame are made of chocolate. 6-1/2" x 8-1/2". Net Wt. 16 ounces. Choose from 2 styles, sure to please the chocoholic art lover: A. Chocolate Van Gogh Irises (Top Photo) - Reproduction of impressionist painter, Vincent Van Gogh's Irises. ( Item #0473 ) Price $38.50 B. Chocolate Monet Water Lilies (Lower Photo) - Reproduction of impressionist painter, Claude Monet's Water Lilies. ( Item #0474 ) Price $38.50 More FoodGifts View Larger Image WHITE ORCHID TILE ART Art and functionality beautifully merge on this artistic ceramic tile, which can be displayed as a decorative accent or used to protect furniture from hot serving pieces. The back side of each tile has a prop that can be extended to stand the tile upright, as well as a notch for hanging the tile. These are hand painted, glazed and fired, so slight crazing and variations may occur. 7-7/8" square x 3/8". ( Item #1346 ) More Tile Art Price $24.00 View Larger Image PINK DAHLIA FLORAL BOUQUET Varying shades and sizes of pink, silk dahlias form an enchanting bouquet in a clear, circular vase that appears to be half filled with water. The bouquet measures approximately 9" in diameter x 7" high. ( Item #1534 ) More Floral Gifts Price $35.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image CHARLESTON BRASS DESK BOX An ideal place to store stamps, paper clips, loose change or small jewelry, this decorative brass box adds an eye-catching accent to desk or bureau. The hinged, sloped lid lifts to reveal a felt-lined interior. The base measures 3" wide x 3" long and the box is 1-1/2" high at its highest point. ( Item #1397 ) More Desk Accessories Price $25.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image THE JOY OF TEA COLLECTION A soothing cup of tea is a perfect way to take time out of a busy schedule, relax and reflect on the finer things life has to offer. Since 1850, Ashby's of London has created blends and flavors of tea with incomparable standards. This collection of fine English teas includes 4 tea bags each of 6 delicious varieties: Earl Grey, Apricot, Raspberry, Japanese Green, English Breakfast, and Cinnamon Plum.( Item #1098 ) More Tea Gifts Price $12.00 View Larger Image MEDALLION BOUQUET STATIONERY SET An ideal gift for the letter-writing enthusiast, this charming stationery set will artfully grace any desk area. The ceramic base, with golden pedestal feet and a gold tassel, holds a pen decorated with golden flowers and two pads of lavender and green floral paper of different sizes: 4-3/4" x 5-1/2” and 3-1/2 x 5." The ceramic base can also beautifully function as a letter holder or container for organizing desk clutter. The letter holder measures 6" x 3-3/4" x 3-1/4”. (Item #1334 ) More Floral Gifts Price $18.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image AROUND THE WORLD IN TWELVE COFFEES From the deepest Africa, to alluring Hawaii, to the sunny Caribbean, this collection of gourmet coffees from Coffee Masters includes twelve of the finest arabica coffees from exotic lands around the world. Each coffee is freshly roasted, precisely ground, and then pre-measured into a freshness-sealed packet containing just the right amount for the perfect potful (8 to 10 cups). The collection includes the following 12 blends: Hawaiian Kona Blend, Brazil Santos Liberdade, Colombian Supremo Popoyan, Costa Rican La Fuente, Ethiopian Moka Harrar, Guatemala Pacaman, Haitian Bleu, Indian Monsooned Malabar, Mexican Coatepec, Reggae Java Blend, Sumatra Mandheling TP Select, and Tanzanian Peaberry. ( Item #1099 ) More Coffee and Tea Gifts Price $22.00 KONA COFFEE THERMOS AND DUFFEL This versatile insulated duffel comes with a .75 liter stainless steel thermos bottle to preserve the warmth or cold of your favorite beverage. Remove the thermos and the duffel becomes a tote for a wine or champagne bottle. The removable cap of the thermos doubles as a cup. The hunter green, polyester-canvas duffel features black trim and lining and a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap. 14" x 4" in diameter. ( Item #0672 ) More Duffels and Totes More Coffee Gifts Price $32.00 ROSEWOOD PEN Elegant writing instrument handmade of natural hand-rubbed Rosewood. For the discriminating executive who appreciates the finest quality in wood craftsmanship. This ball point pen is accented with handsome double, gold-plated mid-ring. Beautifully packaged in matching wooden gift box. ( Item #0012 ) More Pens Price $24.00 View Larger Image ROSEWOOD CLOCK AND PHOTO FRAME Every glance at the time will draw the eye to a photo of a favorite memory with this beautiful clock/photo frame combination. The rosewood box opens like a book to reveal a Roman numeral quartz clock on one side and a photo frame for a 3" x 4" photograph on the other side. A stunning addition to home or office. 5-1/4" x 4-1/2" x 2". ( Item #1441 ) More Desk Clocks More Picture Frames Price $35.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTION PEN HOLDER This versatile, rosewood, pen holder features a picture frame on one side and a multifunction, electronic clock/calendar on the other side. The digital clock displays not only the time, but also the year, month, day and week and the temperature. The clock also includes a daily alarm with snooze feature, a countdown timer, a birthday reminder alarm, and 8 popular, international, musical tunes. The pen holder is lined with green felt and measures 4-13/16" high x 3-13/16" wide x 2-13/16" deep. The picture display area measures 4" x 2-1/4". Felt pads underneath the pen holder protect furniture. ( Item #1163 ) More Pen Holders More Clocks Price $34.00 View Larger Image CRANBERRY SAGE CANDLE Like a bowl full of holiday punch, this designer candle emanates scents that are a vibrant blend of sweet and clean. Glittering red, wax cranberries and green leaves seem to float in creamy, white froth. The 2-wick, 14-ounce candle is elegantly presented in a clear, crystal candle holder with sloping sides measuring 4-1/2" high x 2-1/4" square at the bottom and 3-3/4" square at the top. ( Item #1545 ) More Candles Price $28.00 View Larger Image MEDALLION BOUQUET NOTEPAD Perfect for jotting reminders or telephone messages, this stylish notepad holder adds a decorative touch to home or office. The green striped ceramic base, edged with gold, and the center medallion, with a lavender rose in the middle, lend a Victorian look to the desktop. The notepaper, decorated with green and lavender flowers, contains 600 note sheets and is topped with a pen decorated with golden flowers. Once the notepaper is gone, the ceramic base can be used for more paper, as a paper clip holder or even as a soap dish! The base measures 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" x 1-1/2” tall (or 4-1/2” tall with paper). ( Item #1333 ) More Pen Gifts More Floral Gifts Price $18.00 JEWELED BOOKMARKS The perfect gift for the book lover who appreciates elegant accessories. Each designer bookmark features an exquisite jeweled design atop a metal place holder with a clip that slides over the page. Choose from 3 styles, each approximately 6" in length, with stones created by the designer: A. Bronze Ruler Bookmark with Montana Stone (Top Photo) - With an oval, rounded stone that is crystalline, sky-blue in color, the bronze place holder features etched horizontal markings edged with a Greek design. ( Item #0476A ) Price $32.00 B. Pewter Ruler Bookmark with Emerald-Colored Stone (Middle Photo) - An oval, rounded, emerald-colored stone in a fleur-de-lis setting decorates this pewter place holder etched with horizontal markings and edged with a Greek pattern. ( Item #0476B ) Price $32.00 C. Pewter Floral Bookmark with Jet and Pave Stone (Bottom Photo) - The oval, flat stone is jet black, inlaid with a diamond-shaped, clear stone with internal facets that sparkle. The stone is mounted on an ornate, brass cross, atop a pewter place-holder with a floral etched pattern. ( Item #0476C ) Price $40.00 GILT SCROLLED BOOKENDS Inspired by architectural embellisments on classical buildings, these gold-toned, cast bookends feature a scrolled pattern. 6" tall x 4" wide. Weight 5.5 lbs. ( Item #0437 ) Price $35.00 per Pair VICTORIA AND ALBERT PEWTER DESK ACCESSORIES These three desk accessories are inspired by the vast exihbits of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, one of the world's finest museums of the decorative arts. Produced by Royal Selangor, the only pewtersmith licensed in the pewter media by the Victoria and Albert Museum, each piece is marked with the Victoria and Albert logo and the Royal Selangor touchmark with the date of manufacture. All have an antique finish that has its own beautiful luster. A. Pewter Business Card Holder - Features an Acanthus design. 3-7/8" x 1-1/2" x1-1/2". ( Item #0619 ) Price $27.00 B. Pewter Letter Opener - The ornately decorated handle is Turkish inspired. 8 '" long ( Item #0620 ) Price $35.00 C. Pewter Picture Frame - Simply elegant with a smooth, antique-finish border and beaded edge. 6" x 8" frame holds 4" x6" photo. ( Item #0621 ) Price $32.00 Order All Three - $90.00 More Business Card Holders More Frames More Desk Accessories ROSEWOOD PEN AND CALCULATOR SET High tech meets traditional in this elegant pen and calculator set. The curved, hinged top of the rosewood-finish box lifts to beautifully present the sleek calculator and pen set. The solar-powered calculator is mounted in a rosewood frame that gently curves to fit comfortably in the palm (4-1/2" x 2-3/4"). Felt feet on the underside of the calculator protect both the calculator and furniture. The pen is incredibly comfortable to use, featuring a soft, non-slip, rounded grip. The box, which attractively complements any decor, measures 8"x4-3/4"x1-3/4". ( Item #0556 ) More Pens Price $37.00 View Larger Image GOLD ONYX CLOCK AND PHOTO FRAME Keep an eye on both the time and a favorite photo with this cleverly designed, rotating clock/photo frame. The brushed brass clock/frame, suspended on a globe-like axis, adds a dramatic look to any desktop. Gold-tone clock hands and hour markers distinctively contrast with the black face of the quartz clock. Rotate the clock to reveal a photo frame on the opposite side with space for a photo measuring up to 2-1/4" in diameter. Includes a polished brass plate in the unique shape of the curved base that may be engraved and attached to the base. 4-3/4" high x 3-13/16" wide x 1-7/8" deep. ( Item #1381 ) More Desk Clocks More Picture Frames Price $38.00 View Larger Image REVOLVING CARD HOLDER/CALCULATOR/PHOTO FRAME This rosewood desk accessory performs multiple functions, from serving as a holder for pens, business cards, and note pads; to displaying the date, time and temperature, to holding a favorite photo of a loved one; or serving as an alarm clock with a selection of 8 popular international musical themes. The multifunctional central compartment is lined with hunter green felt and rotates on a circular swivel base. The product measures 5-1/4" x 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" high and will hold a photo measuring up to 3" wide x 4-1/2" high. The note holders on two sides will hold note paper or business cards measuring up to 3-1/2" wide. ( Item #1442 ) More Card Holders More Picture Frames Price $34.00 View Larger Image DUPIONI SHOE BAGS An elegant solution for neatly packing shoes for travel, these dupioni silk shoe bags will delight the recipient. A flower-bedecked shoe applique decorates the center of one side of the bag, with the word "Shoes" embroidered in silver script underneath, while playful, silver, polka dots are embroidered on both sides of the bag. A perfect, unique gift for anyone who travels. 15" x 10-1/2". Available in two colors: (A) Black Dupioni Shoe Bag (left) ( Item #1338-BLACK ); or (B) Pink Dupioni Shoe Bag (right) ( Item #1338-PINK ). Price $20.00 Each BELLAGIO GOURMET CAFFE MOCHA Too delicious to simply be called cappuccino, this "Caffe Series" combines the finest roasted 100% Arabica coffee with sweet, rich chocolate. Prepare the same delicious Mocha beverages enjoyed in coffee houses in the comfort of home or office with five (5) unique flavors: Caffe Cioccolato (chocolate mocha), Caffe Francaise (French Vanilla Mocha), Caffe Hazelnut (hazelnut mocha), Caffe Bianco (white chocolate mocha), and Caffe Caramella (caramel mocha). ( Item #1177 ) More Food Gifts Price $16.00 WEATHER CUBE A unique and tasteful desk accessory with a smooth cherry finish. The weather cube features a clock, thermometer and hygrometer on three of its sides. The fourth side may be used for engraving. The 3-3/4" cube rotates on a square-shaped base. ( Item #0225 ) More Clocks Price $45.00 View Larger Image GLASS COASTER/FRAME SET Add your own personal touch to the desktop with this glass coaster/picture frame set. The rosewood base holds 4 glass coasters that double as picture frames. Each 3-1/2" square glass coaster has a 1-5/8" x 2" display area to showcase favorite photos or artwork. Each glass coaster and the rosewood holder have padded feet to protect furniture. ( Item #1113 ) More Desk Accessories More Picture Frames Price $28.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image FLORAL BOUQUET SPHERES A profusion of pastel flowers outlined with raised, swirling, gold add texture and drama to these decorative cloisonné spheres. Resting on a gold-tone, three-footed, fleur de lis base, these spheres create a beautiful, decorative accent for home or office. Each features purple and mauve flowers interspersed with green leaves and multicolored butterflies. Approximately 3-1/2" in diameter. Choose from three background colors: A. White Floral Bouquet Sphere (Top photo) ( Item #1258-White ) SOLD OUT B. Buttercup Floral Bouquet Sphere (Lower photo, left) ( Item #1258-Buttercup ) C. Blue Floral Bouquet Sphere (Lower photo, right) ( Item #1258-Blue ) More Floral Gifts Price $32.00 Each A View Larger Image B View Larger Image C View Larger Image D View Larger Image VICTORIAN PORCELAIN DESK ACCESSORIES Mauve-colored rose clusters and garlands decorate these white, glazed porcelain desk accessories. Choose one or a combination of accessories to add a delicate, feminine touch to the desktop: A. Victorian Rose Card Holder (top photo) Designed to hold cards vertically. 4-1/4" high x 3 " wide x 2-3/4" deep. ( Item #1538 ) Price $ 15.00 B. Victorian Rose Memo Holder (second photo from top) Scalloped edges with decorative accents. 5" wide x 2" deep x 3-3/4" high. ( Item #1541 ) Price $ 26.00 C. Victorian Rose Desk Clock (third photo from top) Circular gold clock face (2-1/2" in diameter) with black Roman numerals and hands. 5-1/2" high x 4" wide x 1-1/2" deep. ( Item #1540 ) Price $ 29.00 D. Victorian Rose Tape Dispenser (bottom photo) 5" wide x 2-1/2" high x 2-1/4" deep. ( Item #1539 ) Price $ 24.00 More Business Card Holders More Clocks More Desk Accessories Price $94.00 for all 4 Items View Larger Image MAHOGANY SINGLE PEN HOLDER With elegant simplicity, this pen holder features a piano-finish, mahogany base supporting the brass, rotating pen holder. The base measures 5" x 3-1/4" x 9" high (including the 6" brass pen). Also included is a 3" x 3/4" brass engraving plate. ( Item #1088 ) More Pens and Pen Holders Price $26.00 View Larger Image BURLWOOD NOTE HOLDER Made of Italian wood molding, this decorative note holder features smooth, sloped burlwood edged with black and accented with small carved gilt beads. Measuring 6" x 6" it holds notepads measuring up to 3" x 3". Also available are matching decorative boxes, picture frame and clock. ( Item #1042 ) Matching Desk Accessories Price $20.00 View Larger Image GLOBE PEN STAND AND PEN Add a distinguished look to the desktop with this pen stand featuring an old-world style globe mounted on a rosewood base, with a brass pen and pen holder. The base measures approximately 8" x 4" and stands 6-1/2" high from the bottom of the base to the top of the globe. The globe rotates on its axis and the pen holder swivels to the desired angle. The brass ballpoint pen with black ink is 6-1/2" long. ( Item #1115 ) More Pen Stands More Globe Gifts Price $32.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image GLOBE PAPERWEIGHTS An ideal gift for the business person, world traveler, or individual with global vision, these globe paperweights will add interest and a sense of sophistication to the desktop. Semiprecious stones of varying colors form the oceans and continents on each globe, while fine strands of gold mark the latitude and longitude lines. Nestled in crème satin in a custom-fit gift box, each globe arrives in style. Choose from 3 stunning styles, each of which measures approximately 3" in diameter: A. Marine Blue Globe Paperweight (Top Photo) - ( Item #1444 ) B. Mother of Pearl Globe Paperweight (Second Photo from Top) - ( Item #1298 ) C. Black Jasper Globe Paperweight (Third Photo from Top) - ( Item #1297 ) More Globes Price $35.00 Each View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image CARD/MEMO HOLDER WITH PEN For the person who appreciates multifunctional accessories, this memo holder also doubles as a holder for business, credit or other ID cards. Pinstripe ridges and a raised oval engraving plate decorate the exterior of the case, which is held closed with a silver ballpoint pen inserted through a pen holder at the side of the case. Holds approximately 10 business cards or 3 credit cards. 4" x 2-7/8". Choose from 2 styles: A. Silver-Tone Card/Memo Holder with Pen (Top Photo) ( Item #1054 ) B. Gold-Tone Card/Memo Holder with Pen (Center and Bottom Photos) ( Item #1274 ) More Card Holders Price $25.00 Each View Larger Image View Larger Image FLORAL BOUQUET VASE The essence of springtime is captured by these exceptional cloisonné vases. Purple iris, mauve peonies, lavender hydrangea, green leaves and multicolored butterflies, all outlined in raised gold braid, decorate the sides of each vase. Whether used as a container for flowers or potpourri or simply displayed on a shelf, these vases add special beauty to their surroundings. 6" high x 4" square. Choose from 2 background colors: A. Blue Floral Bouquet Vase (Top photo) ( Item #1257-Blue ) B. Buttercup Floral Bouquet Vase (Lower photo) ( Item #1257-Buttercup ) More Floral Gifts Price $39.00 View Larger Image ENTERTAINMENT ORGANIZER The ultimate in automobile organization! This superior device attaches easily to any headrest, creating an efficient system to help keep your life rolling along smoothly. The organizing begins with space for a standard-size tissue box and continues with 2 more large compartments. These can hold CDs, CD players, game players, videos and/or cassette tapes, with additional smaller mesh pockets for cards, crayons or candy. The clutter will be banished immediately! 19" x 11 x 3" ( Item #1208 ) Price $20.00 View Larger Image SACHET VOTIVE CANDLES IN JEWELED POUCH The flickering glow of candlelight and allure of fine fragrance fill the home with a sophisticated array of scents. Six votive candles are packaged in a gossamer beaded bag, which may be draped over a door knob to greet guests with a wisp of fragrance each time the door is opened, or nestled in a drawer to add fragrance to lingerie. Once the candles have been used, the taupe beaded bag with satin ribbon drawstrings will serve as a beautiful container for potpourri or jewelry. The candles measure 2" high x 1-1/4" in diameter and the bag measures 7" x 5-1/2. Choose from two scents: A. Patchouli Votive Candles in Jeweled Pouch ( Item #1079 ) B. Wassail Votive Candles in Jeweled Pouch ( Item #1082 ) More Candles Price $15.00 Each View Larger Image GEMSTONE GLOBE KEYRING Each keyring features a gemstone globe, hand-cut and hand-shaped, made of lapis and other semi-precious gemstones. The keyholder and chain are made of brass. The globe measures approximately 3/4" in diameter and the keychain is 3-3/4" long. ( Item #1118 ) More Globe Gifts More Keychains Price $15.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image MIRROR COMPACTS Who wouldn't feel pretty seeing her reflection in one of these beautiful mirror compacts? Each polished brass compact contains both a magnifying and a non-magnifying mirror. A. Crystal Lady Cameo Mirror Compact - The oval background of this exquisite cameo is a translucent crystal with the palest hint of pink, that beautifully frames the delicate, white, cameo face, accented with two pink tea roses. ( Item #1019 ) B. Rose Cameo Mirror Compact - Four pale pink crystal flowers surround the delicate rose cameo. ( Item #1020 ) C. Victorian Cameo Mirror Compact - Crystal flowers in pale amber tones add to the antique look of this Victorian-style cameo, which features an antiqued, ivory-colored cameo profile with long, curling tresses. ( Item #1021 ) D. Hummingbird Mirror Compact - The hummingbird with green,mauve and silver tones hovers above a grape vine. ( Item #1022 ) More Jeweled Gifts More Victorian Gifts Price $28.00 Each View Larger Image JEWELED VICTORIAN EGG Reminiscent of famed Faberge eggs, this diminutive egg serves as a beautiful decorative accent and as a holder for rings or other special treasures. Swirling gilt vines and flowers with sparkling green and amber-tone crystal centers decorate the rich, chocolate-brown, enamel finish of the egg. Lift the hinged top of the metal egg to expose the interior, with a silver, marble, enamel finish. 3" high x 1-1/2" in diameter. ( Item #1255 ) More Eggs Price $35.00 BRASS TAPE DISPENSER Add a touch of Art Nouveau to the desktop with this elegant brass tape dispenser. 5" x 2" x 2". ( Item #0627 ) More Desk Accessories Price $20.00 BRASS HEART VINE DESK ACCESSORIES Vines with heart-shaped leaves adorn these brass desk accessories. Choose one or all: A. Brass Sunflower Letter Holder (Right) 5-1/2" x 2-1/4" x 3". ( Item #0638 ) Price $20.00 B. Brass Sunflower Pen Holder (Center) 3-3/4" x 2-3/4" x 3-3/4" high [Pens not included] . ( Item #0637 ) Price $16.00 C. Brass Sunflower Stamp Holder (Left) 3-1/4" x 2" x 1-1/4". ( Item #0639 ) Price $12.00 More Desk Accessories Order All 3 - Price $45.00 OVAL LOCKET KEYCHAINS Each exquisite keychain features a jeweled locket that holds 2 treasured photos. Made of silver-plated metal, each key chain is decorated with a jeweled medallion of nickel and brass with a glass center stone. The locket, which measures 1-3/4" x 1-1/2", opens to reveal 2 oval displays for photos, each measuring 1-1/4" x 1". The keyring measures 1-1/4" in diameter. A. Emerald Oval Locket Keychain - Features oval emerald glass stone. (Top Photo) ( Item #0920 ) B. Jet Oval Locket Keychain - Features oval black glass stone.(Lower Photo) ( Item #0921 ) More Key Chains More Photo Holders Price $52.00 Each A View Larger Image B View Larger Image C View Larger Image FLORAL FIESTA TOTES ON WHEELS A gift with infinite uses and flair, this tote on wheels will be a favorite for women of all ages and stages. The tote is large enough to hold shopping bags, school books, a laptop computer, accessories for outdoor excursions to concerts or the beach, clothing for overnight trips, trade show brochures - the uses are limitless. A stylish, large, ruffled rosette decorates the flap at the top of the bag, which folds over the drawstring top of the tote. Made of lightweight, waterproof material, the bag has two zippered pockets on the outside for securing smaller items for easy access. When the tote is removed, the metal, wheeled cart (which includes a sturdy bungee cord) can also function on its own as a dolly for transporting boxes or other heavy items. When not in use, the cart and tote collapse for easy storage in a closet or under a bed. The tote measures approximately 25" high x 15" wide x 10-1/2" deep. A. Fuchsia Floral Fiesta Tote on Wheels (top photo) - ( Item #1511-FUCHSIA ) B. Turquoise Floral Fiesta Tote on Wheels (second photo from top) - ( Item #1511-TURQ ) C. Black Floral Fiesta Tote on Wheels (bottom photo) - ( Item #1511-BLK ) More Totes Price $48.00 Each View Larger Image View Larger Image GATOR ADDRESS BOOK From designer Karen Callan, this leather address book features an alligator-style finish and a silver-tone, tree frog clasp. The removable address book inside has alpha-tabs to easily locate names and contact information. A silver-tone ball-point pen securely attaches inside the address book for conveniently adding new names and addresses. The address book measures 4-3/4" x 3-1/8" x 3/4" when closed. Choose from two colors: Red With Frog Clasp ( Item #1011-RED ); or B. Brown With Gator Clasp ( Item #1011-BROWN ). More Leather Gifts Price $36.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image MINI UMBRELLAS AND PONCHOS 'n POUCHES Totally waterproof and totally fashionable, these iridescent, electric colored, mini umbrellas and ponchos are made of breathable polyester. The mini umbrella, with its light-as-air aluminum frame, weighs less than 6 ounce. The "one size fits all" poncho has a cowl neckline that expands into a hood and comes compactly packaged in a matching envelope pouch with a snap closing flap. The poncho is currently available in orange and lime; the umbrella is currently available in orange. Umbrella (Item #0978 ) - Price $22.00 Poncho (Item #0979 ) - Price $54.00 Umbrella and Poncho Set (Kit #0834) - $70.00 View Larger Image MAHOGANY BOOKENDS With elegant simplicity, these mahogany bookends add sophistication and functionality to the desktop or library. Made of mahogany, piano finish wood, each bookend slopes inward atop a brass base, with felt lining on the underside. Each bookend weighs approximately 2 pounds and measures 3" x 3" x 6" high. ( Item #0975 ) More Bookends Price $65.00 per pair LIZARD TRAVEL JEWELRY CASES This fashionable, lizard-style leather travel case is small enough to fit conveniently in a purse or carry-on luggage. Removable cards hold earrings (pierced or clip), tie clips or cufflinks. A side compartment holds loose jewelry in place with leather-covered lid. The lid on the top inside of the case unsnaps to reveal a mirror and an elasticized pocket for holding rings and other small items. The round leather case is lined with taupe, suede-like material and measures 4-1/2" in diameter x 2-1/2" high when zipped closed. Available in 2 colors: A. Black Lizard Travel Jewelry Case (Top Photo and Lower Photo, Left) ( Item #0932 ) SOLD OUT B. Red Lizard Travel Jewelry Case (Lower Photo, Right) ( Item #0929 ) More Jewelry Boxes More Leather Gifts Price $27.00 Each View Larger Image View Larger Image SILVER CARD/MEMO HOLDER WITH PEN For the person who appreciates multifunctional accessories, this silver-plated memo holder also doubles as a holder for business, credit or other ID cards. Pinstripe ridges and a raised oval engraving plate decorate the exterior of the case, which is held closed with a silver ballpoint pen inserted through a pen holder at the side of the case. Holds approximately 10 business cards or 3 credit cards. 4" x 2-7/8". ( Item #1054 ) More Business Card Cases More Silver Gifts Price $25.00 To see our GIFT CATEGORIES , click here . 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Giving to Amherst: Charitable Gift Annuities Amherst College Site Map Search Amherst College > Alumni & Parent Programs > Giving PlannedGifts > Charitable Gift Annuities Want to learn more about tax savings and benefits based on your own situation? Without obligation, let GiftCalcs help you do your own calculations. Charitable Gift Annuities Among this nation's oldest and most popular planned gifts, charitable gift annuities offer a wonderful opportunity to provide for a generous future gift to Amherst. In a slowing economy with lowering interest rates, this option may be an excellent way to balance your portfolio. A charitable gift annuity represents a contract between a donor and the College by which the College agrees to pay the donor and/or other named beneficiaries a fixed income each year for the lifetime of those named in the contract (the annuitant ( s )). This payment is secured by the full assets of Amherst College and will not change regardless of fluctuations in the stock market or the economy in general. Minimum Gift Amount Income Based on Age of Annuitant Tax Advantages of Gift Annuities Special Consideration with Gifts of Appreciated Property Minimum Gift Amount The minimum gift to create an Amherst College Gift Annuity is $10,000. Contributions can be in the form of cash, appreciated securities or mutual fund shares, or other property acceptable to the College. All gifts of appreciated property should be held long term by the donor (at least a year and a day). Because each gift annuity is a separate contract, additional annuities must also be for $10,000 or more. Income Based on Age of Annuitant The amount of income Amherst will pay depends on the age of the annuitant at the time the contract is issued. The older the annuitant, the greater the amount of income. A single annuitant, age 65, will receive an annuity rate of 5.7%; an 80-year-old annuitant will receive an 7.6% annuity rate. The highest annuity rate the College offers is 9.5%. Annuities based on two lives (most commonly a husband and wife) are also available, but the rates are generally lower. Any person named as an annuitant must be 60 years of age or older. (Additional information is available on the Amherst College Gift Annuity rate table .) Tax Advantages of Gift Annuities A charitable gift annuity is actually part gift and part purchase of a lifetime annuity contract from the College. The portion that represents a gift to the College is deductible on your federal income tax return if you itemize your deductions. The size of the deduction is determined by the age of the annuitant, the amount of the gift, and a monthly interest rate factor provided by the IRS. (Here are some sample deductions .) Gift annuities also offer the opportunity to receive income on a tax-favored basis. When the annuity is funded with cash, a significant portion of the income is treated as tax-free return of principal over the annuitant's life expectancy. When appreciated securities or other assets are used to fund the annuity, the income will be taxed as tax-free income, capital gain income and ordinary income, once again generally over the life expectancy of the annuitant. Special Consideration with Gifts of Appreciated Property Gift annuities are treated differently from other life income gifts for capital gains tax purposes. At the time the contract is issued, that portion of the capital gain attributable to the annuity is taxable to the donor. If the donor is the income beneficiary of the annuity, the capital gain is spread out over the donor's life expectancy, and taxed at the 15% capital gains tax rate. Updated 9/4/03 If you would like to learn more about planned gifts at Amherst, please contact Timothy A. Neale '70, Director of Planned Gifts, (413) 542-8256, plannedgifts@amherst.edu . Information contained in this Website should not be considered legal, accounting, or other professional advice. Individuals considering a planned gift to Amherst should consult with their financial advisor. << Return to Planned Gifts Homepage