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Maybe try redenvelope.com? They have a nice selection of gifts and they come in a pretty red box. It looks luxurious but not as expensive as Tiffany's! I once bought a gift from them which was cashmere-lined leather gloves for my MIL and she was very pleased :) They have cashmere gloves now: http://www.redenvelope.com/re/gifts/product_display/product_information.jsp?nc=89984&BV_SessionID=@@@@0096966057.1128879090@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccddaddfkedmmgjcefecefedfgfdfmf.0&refPg=%2fproduct_display%2fgift_results.jsp&bct2=recipient&bcp2=1&bcm2=1%24%24-8070&bct4=for+her&bcp4=3&bcm4=1%24%24-8071&bct5=jewelry+%2B+accessories&bcp5=4&bcm5=29$$%2Frecipient%2Ffor+her%2Fjewelry+%2B+accessories@@30$$-8085@@35$$8085@@31$$0&catOid=-8085&oid=16424526&nc2=1

If she has a lot of jewelry, a beautiful jewelry box can be nice. Maybe a portable one to take on the plane.

Another idea is a leather-bound journal. There are many available, some very expensive since they are hand-made. If this idea appeals, I will give you some links. There can't be too many journals IMHO - even if you don't write, a beautiful blank journal feels inspirational.

In the same vein, an italian ink pen can be precious, esp. with those nice boxes they come in. Go to a nearby art supply store and there are bound to be beautiful and inspiring things there.

Personally, I would go to a farmer's market (if you have one near you) and make a basket of unusual fresh fruits, organic honey, dipping olive oil and vinegar, and a bunch of wildflowers or ornamental corn.

And finally, a huge bouquet of roses in unusual color will easily cost you 40$, and I haven't yet met a woman who wouldn't be pleased by flowers (myself included LOL).