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PEARLS AND GEMS MAKE FOR UNIQUE CUSTOM PINS

Quality natural pearls are very rare jewels indeed.  Over the ages, most natural pearls were only used as centerpieces of the jewelry. Experts say that it is extremely rare to find a strand of matched natural pearls. However, jeweler Pierre Cartier purchased his Fifth Avenue mansion in 1917 (which is now the New York Cartier store) for $100 cash and a double strand of matched ...

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Thanksgiving Gratitude Gifts for Customer Packages

One of the things that small boutique enterprises tend to do well is making sure to include a small gift or ‘swag’ in their shipping packages. Part of the ‘small is personal’ branding, the idea behind giving out these gifts is that it promotes a sense of intimacy and family. Its always a great gesture, and conveys gratitude to the customers that support their business. ...

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Heart on Sleeve

“You always wear your heart on your sleeve,” is a popular expression aimed at romantic young girls. Yet, no one would expect the same expression could help you market your business better. Whether you’re a Real Estate agent, eBay reseller, web designer, actor or clown, lapel pins can help you market yourself better, and put your name out in front of others. I recently attended ...

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Father’s Day

With Father’s Day only a few weeks away, there’s still time to get that special gift from The Monterey Company—a custom-made lapel pin. Think about the things that he’ll be doing on Father’s Day, including attending church, going golfing, fishing or grilling on the BBQ with family and friends. What better way to say, “I love you, Dad” than with his own custom made jewelry? ...

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January 20 marks the historic inauguration of the 44th U.S. president, Barak Obama.

Since the election, political lapel pins have been popping up all over the country. Many resemble the ones created in the 1930s for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the enthusiasm over the New Deal. Many political commentators have drawn parallels between the two presidents. In his first 100 days, FDR fought against naysayers and saved America. Now it’s Obama’s turn. One popular pin around FDR’s ...

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WIN OR LOSE, POLITICAL PINS HELP RAISE FUNDS

During the coverage of the sudden death of Tim Russert, the popular moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” on June 13, one comment stood out among the rest. Friends had said that Russert was “nearly giddy” about covering this year’s presidential race and its historic dimensions. For the first time in history, a black man and a woman were vying for the Democratic nomination. Now, Obama ...

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KEY CHAINS TO MATCH YOUR STYLE

“Where are my keys?” How many times have we asked that while searching for one set of keys as its getting late for work?  The simple solution, of course, is to have a spare set of keys—or two. That way, when you’re in a rush, your chances of finding a least one set are much greater. Unless you have a vehicle that only takes electric ...

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PRE-PRINTED PACKAGING

Recently, a New York marketing company representing a large car manufacturer asked The Monterey Company to make a custom made key chain for the anniversary of its construction equipment division. The marketing company had created the design for its two-sided key chain. On one side, it featured the anniversary slogan and the open road, while the other side featured large construction trucks. It was a ...

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Embroidered Patches

Remember when you fell down and your mother put a patch your jeans? It was an ugly iron-on version and your jeans never looked the same again. Well, patches, especially embroidered ones, have come a long way since then! The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts youth organizations use patches to mark their accomplishments, while service organizations, such as motorcycle groups, often use them to distinguish ...

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Boost Real Estate Sales: Wear Your House in Your Lapel

The Monterey Company has the perfect boost for the sagging real estate market: Lapel pins made in an exact replica of your own home! Imagine, you’ve been trying to sell your home for months. Barely anyone has looked at it. You’ve reduced it down as far as you can go and still make a profit–and they continue to balk! Suddenly, you start wearing a 2-inch ...

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