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Birthstone Wishing Balls
Birthstone Wishing Balls
Birthstone Wishing Balls
Birthstone Wishing Balls

Whimsical AND well made

5 stars out of 5
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The unveiling! LOVED the wish aspect- friend was thrilled.

Birthstone Wishing Balls, October

Capture a single wish, accomplishment, or meditation every week throughout the year inside this work of art.

$35.00

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Your birthday is like a private New Year's celebration—a chance to reflect and look forward to the milestones you plan on reaching in the year to come. With this sentiment in mind, Jill Henrietta Davis created her birthstone wishing ball to capture a single wish, accomplishment, or meditation every week for the coming year.

People often ask Jill why the wishes can't come back out, and she explains: "When you blow out the candles on a birthday cake, you don't tell the wish you made, otherwise it won't come true. But more importantly, memories are always more beautiful than photographs, and the same is true of wishes. When you look at the little slips of paper accumulating in your Wishing Ball, I want you to think about the big picture those messages convey. Rereading the notes would be like looking backwards, or trying to step in the same river twice."

  • Each shimmering ball of hand-blown glass comes with 52 tiny slips of paper for you to pause once a week throughout the year and record a message of hope or gratitude.
  • Roll up your wishes, tuck them in the tiny opening near the base, and they become a permanent part of the display.
  • Available in twelve brilliant hues that correspond to each month's birthstone.
  • Handmade in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Due to the handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary.

Jill Henrietta Davis

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Jill Henrietta Davis

location

Rhode Island

“When you relinquish the tools you take for granted ... you have to stretch and find new tools to suit the new situation. Sometimes it's scary, sometimes it's awkward, often it's funny, nearly always it's a great investment.”

While studying fashion at New York's Parsons School of Design, Jill Davis became curious about other art forms, and the first time she saw molten glass, her search was over. "Glass is the most challenging and rewarding material," she explains. "You can't bully it - you are perpetually persuading the glass into shape. Even master glassblowers cannot always get the glass to do what they want. It's this feisty streak that keeps me enchanted." Jill's solar-powered studio is based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

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Made from

paper, handblown glass

Measurements

Wishing ball: 4" H x 3.5" diameter; Paper slips: 1" L x 3" W

Notes

Includes 52 slips of paper.

Item ID

26446

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    This was such a unique and beautiful gift, with a lovely sentiment tha…

    • TresK
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  • 5 stars out of 5

    I purchased this wishing ball as a birthday present for my sister. The…

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    • Phoenix, AZ

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    I bought this for my goddaughter's birthday and she loved it. It turns…

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  • 5 stars out of 5
  • TresK
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Great gift

This was such a unique and beautiful gift, with a lovely sentiment that lasts all year. My friend loved it, and I love that over the miles, she'll think of me each week when she writes out her wish.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Debbe
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The Perfect Birthday Present for My Sister

I purchased this wishing ball as a birthday present for my sister. The quality is excellent and the ball itself is beautiful. My sister was delighted with her gift and with a large family and a full life, she has had no trouble adding a wish to it each week. This is definitely a thoughtful and much appreciated gift for a special person in your life who "does not need anything."

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Lin
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Perfect gift

I bought this for my goddaughter's birthday and she loved it. It turns out she already writes her wishes on notes. This is a perfect place to keep them now.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Kafe
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Birthday wishing ball

The item is smaller than I thought but I'm glad. It's perfect! The recipient was also very excited to receive it. It's something that you can use each day for self visualization and self care. Such beautiful craftsmanship. Thank you for the speedy delivery and great packaging.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • mb
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  • NC
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A lovely gift

Beautiful, special, timeless treasure

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Lindsay B
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Gorgeous and the Perfect Gift

I have gifted this to several people and plan on putting it on my birthday list too! It is gorgeous, thoughtful, inspiring and looks more expensive than it is. This is so worth it!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Bobby Darts
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My daughter absolutely loves this!!

As a father, it's difficult to buy a gift for a daughter. You want something that will make her year. The birthstone wishing ball was exactly the right gift. She has me wrapped around her finger, and thanks to you, I hit a home run.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • The Jellybean
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I love both the beauty and the mystery of the Wishing Balls

The colors are magical and the suggested uses just open up all the possibilities for fun and joy! My granddaughter is turning 17 in March, and luckily aquamarine is her favorite color. Whether she decides to put birthday wishes from friends in the ball or to keep her wishes from each week of this year in the ball or ???, she can create her own gift. Perfect!

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Gift for grandchild

My grandchild loved it for their birthday gift - very pretty

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Juda
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  • Boston MA
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This is my new favorite gift to give.

This January wishing ball exceeded my expectations! I ordered this for a friend who was turning 70 and also dealing with some health issues. I thought it may be a way to reflect on positive things each week as she get stronger.

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  • CA

The April Birthday ball is multi-color (blue, pink, yellow, etc.). Which birthstone is it meant to represent? Thank you!

Verified reply from Allison

The April birthstone is diamond. The maker displayed multiple colors instead of just white!

  • Texas

Hello, Can you tell me what the birthstone the December Wishing Ball is supposed to represent? I thought December was turquoise.

Verified reply from Leslie

Hello! The color is meant to represent turquoise. Due to the handmade nature of this item, color may vary slightly from what is shown.

  • Rochester NY

I did not see an answer to the question: are the boxes marked with a birthday month or are they generic so any color can be given without regard to birthday month?

Verified reply from Allison

There's no spoiler here! The item box is plain. The interior has a removable artist's card with the birthday month information.

  • New Albany, In.

I have ordered this product before and loved it as did the recipient. What I'd like to know is the February wishing ball is purple in color? If so, can you make them different shades if ordering more than one? Thank You

Verified reply from Merve

The February wishing ball is a mix of purple and pink. You may also find the images of the balls here: https://www.uncommongoods.com/pdf/26446_alt.pdf. Because this is a pre-made item it cannot be customized.

  • KS

Does the paper come with the ball?

Verified reply from Melody

Yes! It includes 52 slips of paper.

  • NC

Is it possible to have these made with a larger opening so that you can remove the notes? I wanted to use this for bridal or baby shower wishes? Guests would write notes on the papers and the couple/parents would have a keepsake to read later.

Verified reply from Valerie

This wishing ball is designed to safely stow the wishes forever. If you do decide you'd like to remove them, you'd need to break the glass. A better option may be the Wishing Wall, seen here: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/wishing-wall

  • NY

Super cool concept! Wondering roughly how many wishes fit in ball?

Verified reply from Valerie

This ball is designed for 52 wishes, one for each week of the year. You may be able to squeeze in a few more.

  • Pittsburgh, PA

Is it possible to have the instructions not be for a birthday but for Christmas and still give the colored birthstone balls but the information that is on the Wishing Ball?

Verified reply from Jen

While we can't edit the instructions, if you were feeling creative, you could create your own instructions to add to the wishing ball!

  • Belfast

I'm buying this as a gift and would like to write a wish on a piece of paper the same size as those included. Can you please tell me the dimensions?

Verified reply from Paul

Thank you for your detailed questions. The included strips of paper are 1" W x 3" L, although they do have printing on the back, that state 'Thanks' and 'Wishes'.

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