Ruby Lane Family of Sites Offers Shoppers 500,000 Holiday Gift Ideas

SAN FRANCISCO--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--With less than a week left until the biggest online shopping day of the year, Cyber Monday, online mall Rubylane.com and its sister site, RubyPlaza.com, have a combined 500,000 gift ideas waiting for shoppers.

“With Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, just around the corner we have seen many shoppers begin to bookmark and purchase their favorite items - it looks like this year's holiday shopping season will see an increase over 2009.”

“All of Ruby Lane's and Ruby Plaza's 3,000 shops have worked diligently stocking their shops for the holiday season,” says Palmer Pekarek, Ruby Lane's Director of Communications and New Business Development. “With Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, just around the corner we have seen many shoppers begin to bookmark and purchase their favorite items - it looks like this year's holiday shopping season will see an increase over 2009.”

Not surprising, with two sites offering antique furniture to depression glass, fine china, vintage jewelry, heirloom linens, books, stamps, paintings, sculpture, hand-blown glass, and ceramics, to home decor, jewelry, furniture, lighting, clothing and accessories there is something for every gift giver.

“We expect this year's hot holiday items on the sites to be jewelry, collectible toys, and home decor,” said Pekarek. “With collectibles starting around $15, you are sure to find the perfect gift on either Ruby Plaza and Ruby Lane, whatever your budget.”

For example: This beautiful brightly colored paper mache Rolly Dolly found on Ruby Lane was made by Schoenhut between 1902 and 1934. This was the first toy made by Schoenhut for a baby (http://www.rubylane.com/item/194916-60209003)

Or the perfect finish to your holiday table - Spode England Christmas Tree 2 Pillar Candle Holders (http://www.rubyplaza.com/item/650163-68-1805)

Ruby Lane is known for its quality sellers that are pre-screened and must be approved before opening for business. Their site-wide return policy makes returning an item safe and easy. And Ruby Plaza is fast becoming the place to find newer items for you and your home.

Find that unique holiday gift or perfect home item that will be treasured for a lifetime on Rubylane.com and RubyPlaza.com.

About Ruby Lane and Ruby Plaza

Since 1998, Ruby Lane has brought together individually-owned shops offering unique items from around the world. Today, Ruby Lane offers more than 430,000 items in inventory ranging from antique furniture to depression glass, fine china, vintage jewelry, heirloom linens, books, stamps, paintings, sculpture, hand-blown glass, and ceramics from more than 2,250 shops. Visit www.rubylane.com.

Launched on April 2010, Ruby Plaza is the sister site of Ruby Lane. Ruby Plaza boasts 800 shops and more than 160,000 unique items in several categories including home decor, jewelry, furniture, lighting, clothing and accessories. Visit www.rubyplaza.com.