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Where do they wear their jewelry?

BY sarah sarah | 01-28-2010 | 10:49 PM
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There is much more to choosing the right jewelry for a gift that just
getting the most expensive piece you can afford. A person's taste in
jewelry is a very personal, and there are other considerations besides
taste to keep in mind as well. Some people have allergies that will
prevent them from wearing certain types
ED Hardy of metals and others are
particular about wearing either white or yellow gold. There are some
questions you can ask yourself to help you make a choice that will be
right for the person who is receiving the gift and the occasion for
which you are giving it.

What types of jewelry have you noticed
the person wearing in the past?

Although you may be tempted to
think outside the box and purchase something out of the ordinary in the
hopes that the person will change their preference, it is highly
unlikely that it will happen. Whatever pieces of jewelry they normally
wear are probably out of preference. If someone is normally without
jewelry except for a watch and a pair of gold hoop earrings, then they
probably haven't been waiting for years for someone to give them a 1"
wide white gold necklace. Keep their style in mind.

Do you know if
they have any allergies to specific types of metal?

If you do,
then stick with those pieces
wedding dresses that are hypoallergenic. Although some
people will use clear nail polish to form a barrier between themselves
and the offending piece of jewelry, this isn't a foolproof method and
shouldn't be necessary if you choose the right piece to start with.

Where
do they wear their jewelry?

Obviously, an executive isn't going
to have the same needs in jewelry that you would expect a fashion
consultant to have. For the professional, jewelry should be simple, of
classic style, and in good taste.

What do you want to achieve with
your gift?

Are you looking for a quality piece of jewelry that
can be used as an heirloom for generations? Or, are you looking for
something that will coordinate with their wardrobe and give them another
option from those they already own? You don't want to invest a lot of
money into a trendy piece that will go out of style quickly any more
than you should get a cheap imitation and pass it off as a high-quality
heirloom.

Are you giving her jewelry because she loves jewelry or
because you want to give her something that has special meaning?

A
gift of jewelry from a man to a woman can be the most difficult one to
choose, especially if you are in a fairly young relationship. It may be
hard to decide if you should choose a romantic piece with hearts or a
classic piece that is of quality, such as a simple chain. A good rule to
follow is "if you don't feel comfortable about giving her a gift that
is romantic, then it probably isn't the right time for it". Instead,
choose something simple and have a (slightly) personal message engraved
on it.

The key to getting the right jewelry as a gift for tiffany jewellery
anyone
is to stay within the perimeters of what they normally would choose for
themselves. You can always increase the quality without drastically
changing the style!