Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Assert Your Style With A Monogrammed 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 variety of shapes, sizes and colors is so vast that you don't have to compromise on getting the exact money clip that you're looking for. The standard round, square, oval, and rectangular shapes are augmented by fancy-shaped ones. Stylistically they range from the purely functional to diamond-studded beauties.

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.

A magnetic personalized money clip is a source of envy for those who don't possess one. It consists of two leather-encased flat magnets which can be swiveled shut or open. It accentuates the masculine persona very emphatically.

When the ordinary money clip does not suffice to carry the cash and cards the user wants, the hybrid money clip takes over. It is a standard money clip, with an additional magnetic plate hinged at the back. This way the cards and the cash are carried separately in the same money clip.

Leather money clips are very impressive. Leather denotes rugged masculinity, and the leather money clip is favored by the outdoors type. You can get these in all the colors traditionally associated with leather like black, brown, tan, dark green, and even crme. Emboss your initials on the leather with gold leaf, and see the guys drool over it!

The personalized money clip's design ranges from the conservative to the flamboyant. You can choose the design that spells out your precise nature. A racecourse aficionado will get a horseshoe-shaped personalized money clip, a dollars-and-cents type will get one shaped like a dollar sign, a sports fan will get one embedded with his favorite team's emblem! If you like novelties, you can get money clips with a built-in watch or a pocketknife.

The ultimate personalized money clip is the one that you get custom-made to your own design and specifications. Let's say your initials are 'ND'. Design a magnetic money clip in the shape of the letters 'ND' in silver, with a light blue finish! Unbeatably Stunning with a capital 'S'! The only problem is that you will have to place a minimum order which can be quite expensive. This could work if you want to gift money clips to your clients, and you run a high value business like an estate agency for luxury villas over $10 million apiece.

A personalized money clip is more than a utility accessory. It is you. It states the person you are in a very subtle manner. Use this attribute of the money-clip to your advantage. You don't have to shout out your personality to the other person, just let your personalized money clip do the talking. That's class! Take your time to find the one personalized money clip that suits your personality best, within the price range that you have set.

A personalized money clip is a great combination of style and functionality at a reasonable price. As an accessory it is very practical, as a status symbol it is very classy. As a gift item, it is the best choice for all occasions. Just take the time and trouble to select the personalized money clip according to the nature of the person you're giving it to. Be on hand to see the look on his face when he sees that beautiful money clip with his initials emblazoned on it! - 16651

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