Bridesmaids are as unique as a pearl -- really one of a kind! So why get gifts for them that came out of a factory? You can find the perfect present that was more likely made around a kitchen table.

The beautiful freshwater pearl earrings (at left) are just one of thousands of beautiful handmade items for sale at etsy.com. It's an online community of sellers -- like ebay for crafters -- and you can get lost in all of the one-of-a-kind jewelry sets, hair clips, and purses... plus much more.

If you're looking for that exact "something" and don't find it, you can even ask one of the etsy marketplace artisans to create it for you!