Welcome to the ninth of 12 posts from the 2012 Holiday Gift Buying Guide from AmberTortoise Jewelry.

Below you will find the top 5 holiday themed gifts!

Check out the full 2012 Holiday Gift Buying Guide for the top 5 gifts for everyone else on your holiday list.
There are a few things that remind us of the holiday season whenever we see them- snowflakes and the color red are two of my favorites.

These top 5 holiday-themed gifts are some of our most popular gifts that she is sure to love- perfect stocking stuffers.

Whether looking for a Chanukah gift or a Christmas gift, these snowflake and red jewelry and accessory pieces will make the perfect gifts!

1. Snowflake Bookmarks / Home Decor

These beautiful bookmarks feature 2 snowflake charms, faceted crystals, a large hammered circle, and a wide etched silver bookmark that measures 4.5″ long. They are beautiful and elegant and will add some sparkle to the classroom.

This original AmberTortoise design was featured in the December issue of Bead Trendz magazine.

In addition to being perfect to save the page in her favorite book, these look great in plants, pencil cups (see picture of my pencil cup below), and just about anywhere in the classroom or home.

Your choice of ruby red, icy white, or teal green crystal!

Price: Normally $21, you can enjoy this holiday snowflake bookmark for 15% off by entering code HolidayGift12 at checkout.

Packaging: This bookmark comes packaged in a beautiful sheer green organza bag- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view the snowflake crystal bookmark- to purchase or add to your wish list.

2. Gorgeous Sun Catcher / Rear View Mirror Hanger

These gorgeous crystal sun catchers can double as rear view mirror hangers, or can be hung from your cabinet pulls or tree. The beautiful filigree center resembles both a snowflake and a flower, making them the perfect decoration for every season.

When the light hits them, it creates a beautiful shimmering rainbow all over the walls and ceiling- the students and teacher will both love it!

Your choice of carribean blue or icy white.

Price: Normally $18, you can get it for 15% off by entering code HolidayGift12 at checkout.

Packaging: This sun catcher comes packaged in a beautiful sheer green organza bag- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view the snowflake crystal bookmark- to purchase or add to your wish list.

3. Snowflake Wine / Drink Glass Charms

Wine / Drink Glass charms make the perfect stocking stuffer gift, or something special to pair with a bottle of wine.

Beautiful frosted czech glass beads with a lovely aura-borealis finish surround the charm of your choice in these whimsical, elegant, and fun wine drink glass charms.

The frosted finish of the green, icy blue, deep blue, and purple glass resembles sea glass.

The addition of a wine drink glass charm will add a little sparkle to anyone’s evening, and make a great party accessory when entertaining.

They can also be wrapped around cabinet pulls, or worn as earrings.

Sold as a set of 4.

Price: Normally $16, you can enjoy these wine / drink glass charms for 15% off by entering code HolidayGift12 at checkout.

Packaging: These wine glass charms come packaged in a beautiful sheer green organza bag- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view the wine drink glass charms- to purchase or add to your wish list.

4. Black Pave Snowflake Pendant Necklace

A beautiful sterling silver snowflake is topped with a sparkling black pave rhinestone bead in this original AmberTortoise creation.

The pendant measures 1.5″ long and hangs from a sterling silver venetian box chain. It can be worn with a pair of jeans or a little black dress- this necklace will go with anything.

Elegant, unique, and full of sparkle, this necklace is perfect for the winter season and for any New Year’s celebration.

Available in your choice of length- 16″, 18″ or 20″.

Price: Normally $58, enjoy this necklace for 15% off by entering code HolidayGift12 at checkout.

Packaging: The snowflake necklace come packaged in a sage AmberTortoise gift box- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view the black pave snowflake pendant necklace- to purchase or add to your wish list.

5. Red Velvet Bali Pendant Necklace and Earring Set

Gorgeous faceted Red Ruby Quartz and .925 Sterling Silver Bali Beads are combined in this hand-formed teardrop pendant and hoop earring jewelry set. The pendant measures 1.5″ long and hangs from a sterling silver Venetian box chain. The hoop earrings are petite and measure 1″ in diameter.

The color of the beads is amazing- in direct sunlight, it is a beautiful bright red and in darker or indirect light, it appears a deep dark crimson red. A truly eye-catching set of jewelry, yet something that can be worn everyday.

Perfect colors for the holiday season, in a set she can wear all year long.

Available as a matching set or individually in the necklace length of your choice.

Price: Normally $79, you can enjoy this necklace and earring set for 15% off by entering code HolidayGift12 at checkout.

Packaging: This jewelry set comes packaged in a sage AmberTortoise gift box- perfect for gifting.

Click here to view this red velvet Bali pendant and earring jewelry set- to purchase or add to your wish list.

I hope this guide to the top 5 holiday themed gifts makes your holiday shopping a little easier this year!

Be sure to check out our other 11 gift guides- we guarantee you will find some amazing and perhaps unexpected gifts to make everyone on your list happy this holiday season.

Want a sneak peak at all of the products we are recommending this holiday season? Click here (but be sure to wait for the blog post to get your special holiday pricing).

I’d love to hear what you think. Which of the gifts above would make the best gift? Which would you like to receive yourself?

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Happy Holidays from AmberTortoise Jewelry!