| to see that special someone’s eyes light | | | | color based on what you think would look good |
| up? Give jewelry for a present. | | | | on her. Briolettes are popular in dangling earrings |
| Fine jewelry can sound like an intimidating gift to | | | | right now. It’s a cut of gemstone that |
| give. There’s so much to know, both | | | | looks quite lovely hanging down. |
| about the person you’re giving it to and | | | | • A watch. Find a watch that suits her |
| the jewelry you are buying. You want to get | | | | style. If she wears more delicate jewelry, one |
| good value for your money while finding | | | | with a thinner strap is appropriate. If she prefers |
| something that will be worn regularly. | | | | larger jewelry, she will probably prefer a larger |
| One trick is to look at what he or she wears | | | | watch. |
| regularly. Any favorite jewelry? Favorite colors? | | | | • No rings! If you aren’t ready to |
| Trendy or conservative style? Any hobbies or | | | | propose marriage, don’t confuse things |
| interests? You want to focus on the things you | | | | even with a gemstone ring. I’ve seen |
| already know. | | | | those get misinterpreted. Definitely, DEFINITELY |
| Let’s start with an example. | | | | do not buy a diamond ring if you aren’t |
| You’re a man buying a gift for his wife. | | | | proposing. |
| Married 10 years, 2 kids. She wears very simple | | | | Guys, I’m not forgetting that women |
| jewelry, mostly gold and diamonds. Here are a | | | | sometimes shop for you, so here goes. You want |
| few suggestions: | | | | to get the man in your life some jewelry. Like |
| • A 3-stone diamond pendant, earrings or | | | | most men, he tends to wear very little jewelry, |
| ring. These are very popular right now. | | | | and what he does is most often functional, like his |
| • A mother’s ring. While | | | | watch and maybe one ring. |
| it’s probably going to be more colorful | | | | • A dress watch. Get him something for |
| than what she normally wears, a | | | | your more elegant evenings out. |
| mother’s ring is a beautiful way for her to | | | | • A heavy chain bracelet or necklace. |
| celebrate being a mother. | | | | Figaro links are quite popular with men. I suggest |
| • A right hand ring. These are diamond | | | | at least 5mm thick for most men. |
| rings that are intended for the right hand. | | | | • A birthstone ring. This really isn’t |
| They’re quite popular right now and | | | | as popular as the first two suggestions, but on |
| available in a nice range of styles. | | | | the other hand it means it is less expected. |
| Here’s another example. You’ve | | | | It’s a way to give a little color. |
| been dating a woman for a while, not ready to | | | | Fine jewelry is a gift meant to last a lifetime. |
| get engaged yet, but would like to buy her some | | | | While some people have a very hard time finding |
| jewelry. She’s very trendy, loves to wear | | | | the perfect item to give, it doesn’t have |
| bright colors and seems to wear a different piece | | | | to be as impossible as some feel it might be. The |
| of jewelry every day. | | | | look of delight you are likely to get should make |
| • Dangling gemstone earrings. Pick the | | | | the challenge of shopping worth the time. |