With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, you may be scrambling, trying to find the perfect gift for your loved one. Purchasing something that supports a fair-trade organization will not only allow you to gift something unique and beautiful to your partner, but also will enable you to support the livelihoods of many hardworking, but underpaid artisans throughout the world. Check out these unique gifts below for some ideas:
Saja Abalone Sterling Silver Earrings
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These beautiful, bold earrings are made out of abalone shells and accented with sterling silver. Found in the Asia-Pacific region, abalone shells give these earrings their vibrant, unique color and pattern. These earrings are part of the Women’s Peace Collection, one of our newer brands. By purchasing these earrings, you’d be supporting the livelihoods of talented fair-trade artisans in Indonesia. Not local? Purchase these earrings online! |
Chocolate Lovers Mystery Box
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Can you really have a Valentine’s Day without chocolate? While we’re here to share unique gift ideas with you, we also can’t forget the classics. If your sweetheart is a chocolate lover, purchase a Chocolate Lovers Mystery Box. Items contained within these mystery boxes are valued at 20% higher than the box price, so it's a great way to save. By purchasing one of these, you’d be supporting the livelihoods of thousands of cocoa farmers from all over the world who work under grueling conditions for little pay. |
Berkilau White Pearl Sterling Necklace
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This elegant flower necklace is an infusion of pearl and sterling silver. While delicate and subtle, it would make for the perfect touch to your loved one’s ensemble. This necklace is part of the Women’s Peace Collection. By purchasing this necklace, you’d be supporting the livelihoods of talented fair-trade artisans in Indonesia. There are currently four of these necklaces available. Stop in at our Bloomington, Nora Plaza, or Short North location to buy a pair. Not local? Purchase this necklace online! |
Faux Fur Lined Wool Earmuffs: Blue Grey
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“Wow, those are some really cool earmuffs.” Said no one ever. But that would quickly change once they got a glance of these earmuffs. These hand-knit, vibrantly colorful earmuffs are brought to us by Everest Designers. Not local? Purchase these earmuffs online! |
Petite Flower Sterling Stud Earrings
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Small, but mighty, these cute stud earrings are sure to make a statement! Made of sterling silver, these earrings have been oxidized for a unique, eclectic finish. These earrings are part of the Women’s Peace Collection. Not local? Purchase these earrings online! |
Mandala Mango Wood 5x7 Frame
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Showcasing a beautiful memory of you and your loved one in this picture frame would make for a special, intimate Valentine’s Day gift. Crafted out of sustainable mango wood, this picture frame is then hand-carved with a traditional mandala design and whitewashed for a rustic look. It is brought to us by Serrv. Not local? Purchase this picture frame online! |
We hope you enjoy your Valentine’s Day with your loved one! Want more Valentine’s Day gift ideas?