Tuesday, December 23, 2008

The Accessory That Speaks For You - A Personalized Money Clip

By Ned Dagostino

In the realm of gent's accessories the personalized money clip stands out for its affordable elegance and individuality. The money clip is a purely utilitarian device to clip together currency notes and cards. It reduces the wallet bulge we are all so familiar with. But why stop at utility when you can choose one which is elegantly stylish as well? Whether you're buying one for yourself or as a gift for someone special, you can't go wrong with a personalized money clip. Selecting the right one is no problem because the variety of money clips is almost limitless.

The personalized money clip is a popular gift item because there is a vast range to select from. They come in just about every shape and material. They can be decorated with jewels to make them exquisitely extraordinary!

The basic money clip is a suitably springy metal plate which is bent upon itself to form a simple grip. The metal may vary from the basic stainless steel to silver and even gold. Even in its simplest form, the money clip commands respect, and when it is personalized it acquires the status of a luxury item. As a gift, a personalized money clip is always deeply appreciated.

The magnetic money clip goes one step further by using magnetic moment to snap the clip together in place of the spring-action of a normal money clip. Two flat magnets are hinged or swiveled along the circumference. The operation and appearance of a magnetic money clip spells masculinity with a capital M.

The hybrid money clip is a combination of the normal spring-action clip and a magnetic clip, arranged back to back. This way the user can carry larger amounts of cash and credit cards too.

You can also get money clips that are made of leather. Polished or matt-finished, these have an air of natural beauty. Black, brown, tan, dark green, buff or crme, the range of colors is sufficient for all tastes. Leather metal clips can be embossed with the person's initials or monogram.

Standard shapes for a money clip are round, oval, rectangular and square. More fanciful shapes are available for people who like novelty. A dollar sign, a paper clip, and a horse-shoe are among the dozens of fanciful shapes that money clips are readily available in. To add to the novelty value, some money clips have accessories like a watch, or a penknife, or a compass built-in.

If you don't see what you're looking for you can get your money clip made to order. There usually is a minimum ordering quantity involved for such custom-designed personalized money clips, so you'll have to work out the economics.

A personalized money clip reveals the person's nature or personality. The style, color, workmanship, and material tell whether the person is flamboyant or sober, flashy or plain, fanciful or solid. Of course all that depends on how personalized the money clip really is! That's why you should take a lot of care when you personalize a money clip for yourself or for a friend. It is this thought and care which make the personalized money clip priceless. Speaking of which, the price range of a money clip is accommodating enough to suit every pocket. So don't hold back when you're out shopping for that perfect personalized money clip for yourself or for a friend.

There are many ways of making a style statement through personal accouterments like studs, tiepins, wristwatches, and fountain pens. The most stylish, luxurious, yet affordable is the personalized money clip. Only wristwatches and money clips look good in any situation. That's why they are considered signs of masculinity. A personalized money clip is really useful on the one hand, and so stylish on the other. The personalization makes it unique. When you gift someone a personalized money clip, you can be sure that he'll appreciate it a lot. - 15359

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