A Gift Guide for the Greyhound Obsessed
Buying for someone who talks about her dog more than anything else?
You're in the right place.
If the person you're shopping for has a greyhound, you already know the situation. There are photos of the dog on her phone that she will show you unprompted. There is a bed in the lounge room that cost more than yours. She has opinions about coat weight and knows exactly what roaching means.
She is, frankly, not difficult to buy for. She's just difficult to buy for well — because the obvious greyhound gifts are novelty items, and she has enough of those.
This guide is for the people who want to get it right.
A note on who's writing it: Maraux is run by Katy, who is a greyhound mum herself. Sophie — known in this house as Shnoots, the noodle dog — is where all of this started. The greyhound pendant was drawn from life, from her actual dog. So this isn't a brand that added dogs to a catalogue. It's the other way around.
Start here: the Greyhound Rescue Necklace
From $129
If you buy one thing from this page, buy this.
The pendant was drawn from Sophie — the arch of the back, the set of the ears, the particular shape only greyhound people recognise. It's handcrafted in sterling silver or 18k gold vermeil by our makers in Celuk, Bali, and a donation goes to greyhound rescue with every single one sold.
That last part matters more than you might expect. For most greyhound owners, the piece isn't jewellery so much as a way of carrying the thing they care about. The donation is what turns a nice gift into one she'll tell people about.
How to choose:
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Sterling silver, pendant only | $129 |
| Sterling silver, with chain | $199 |
| 18k gold vermeil, pendant only | $139 |
| 18k gold vermeil, with chain | $219 |
Pendant only is the right choice if she already wears a chain she loves. If you're not sure, get the version with the chain — it's the safer gift and it arrives ready to wear.
Which metal? Look at what she already wears. If her watch and her rings are silver-toned, go silver. If she wears gold, go vermeil. If you genuinely can't tell, silver is the safer default.
For Gotcha Day
Greyhound people mark the adoption anniversary the way other people mark birthdays, and most of them do it without anyone else acknowledging it. Turning up with something for Gotcha Day is a genuinely unexpected gesture.
The Greyhound Rescue Necklace — from $129 — is the natural choice, especially in the year she adopts.
Sophie Heart Signet Rings — from $139 — are named after the greyhound who started all this. A sculptural heart in gold vermeil with three zircons, in green or pink. Available as a stacking ring, so it works alongside things she already wears.
The Maraux Curb Chain — $70 silver, $80 gold vermeil — pairs with a pendant she already owns, or turns a pendant-only purchase into a complete gift.
Small gifts, under $80
For a stocking, a thank you, or the friend from the greyhound walking group.
- Clover Flat Back Cartilage Earrings — from $39. Sold individually, for helix and conch piercings. Ideal if she has multiple piercings and is particular about them.
- Clover Studs — from $49. Classic, timeless, worn with everything.
- Clover Bracelet — from $64. Fine and feminine, sits well stacked with a watch.
- Minimal Letter Initial Pendant — from $64. Her initial, or the dog's. The dog's is usually the better call.
- Ané Pearl Huggie Earrings — from $67. Freshwater cultured pearls in a refined drop.
- Dragonfly Huggie Earrings — from $67. A quiet nod to nature, for the woman who's outdoors with a hound twice a day.
- Queen Bee Huggie Earrings — from $67. For the gardener as well as the dog person.
- Leah Pearl Earrings — from $76. Bridal-worthy but an easy daily staple.
The considered gift, $80–$200
Where most people land for a birthday, an anniversary, or Christmas.
- Celeste Earrings — from $76. A delicate star silhouette that catches the light.
- Rainbow Hoop Earrings — from $120. Bold, joyful, made to last.
- Star Constellation Necklaces — from $110. Her star sign, rendered as the actual constellation, with a short piece of astronomy attached to each one. Available pendant-only or with a chain.
- Temple Flower Necklace — from $139. Drawn from the sacred floral carvings of Balinese temples.
- Mia Cuff Bracelet — from $139. Sleek, minimal, works from the dog park to dinner.
- Sarina Ring — from $139. Three zircons on a tapered band, made for stacking.
- Celeste Star Band Ring — from $139. Star engravings set with zircons.
- Midnight Sky Band — from $149. A classic band with an uneven star formation across it.
- Kathryn Green Moss Agate Ring — from $159. Vintage glamour, a genuinely unusual stone.
- Olivia Hammered Cuff Bracelet — from $169. Hand-hammered texture, a real statement piece.
- Jessica Pebble Ring — from $169. Soft colour, sculptural form.
- Tiger Lily Art Deco Ring — from $199. Tiger's eye framed by olive green peridots.
Build her a set
The gift that lands hardest isn't one piece — it's a small considered group that looks like you thought about it.
The Gotcha Day set — Greyhound Rescue Necklace with chain, plus Clover Studs. From $248.
The everyday set — Greyhound Rescue Necklace with chain, plus Sarina Ring and Ané Pearl Huggies. From $405.
The milestone set — Greyhound Rescue Necklace in gold vermeil with chain, plus the Sophie Heart Signet Ring and Celeste Earrings. From $454.
Add pieces to your cart individually and they'll arrive together, wrapped.
The heirloom: Iconic Dark Bali Handwoven Bracelet
From $670
For a fiftieth, a significant anniversary, or the year something mattered.
This is made to order and hand-woven over nine hours using a traditional Balinese chain-weaving technique. It is not a quick purchase and it isn't meant to be. It's the piece that gets passed on.
If you're buying at this level, email hello@maraux.com.au first and we'll talk you through sizing and timeframes properly.
If you have absolutely no idea
Three ways out, none of which involve guessing.
Order a free ring sizing kit. It costs nothing. We post you an adjustable sizer so you can measure her ring properly — or measure one she already owns while she's not looking. This is the single most useful thing on this page if you're considering a ring.
Buy a gift card. From $50 to $300. No guessing at size or metal, and she gets the pleasure of choosing. Less romantic, considerably less risky.
Ask us. Email hello@maraux.com.au and describe her. What she already wears, what the dog's name is, what the occasion is. A real person will answer and tell you what to buy. We do this constantly and we don't mind at all.
The practical bits
Sizing. Every ring listing includes both the size and the internal diameter in millimetres, so you can measure a ring she already owns and match it.
If the size is wrong. Our Perfect Fit Promise covers a free size exchange with postage paid both ways. You don't have to get it right first time.
Delivery. Standard pieces ship promptly. Made-to-order items take longer — check the individual product page, and if it's for a specific date, email us and we'll confirm before you order.
Where it's made. Every piece is handcrafted in Celuk, Bali, a village that has been a silversmithing centre for generations. Sterling silver and 18k gold vermeil.
The donation. A donation goes to greyhound rescue from every Greyhound Rescue Necklace sold. Details are on the product page.
One last thing
If you're buying this for someone whose greyhound has crossed over the rainbow bridge, say so when you order. We'll leave the cheerful packaging note off and pack it differently. It happens more often than you'd think, and it should be handled with extra love, care a nuance.
Maraux is an Australian demi-fine jewellery brand, handcrafted in Celuk, Bali. Studio visits in Yarraville, Melbourne by appointment. hello@maraux.com.au
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