Buying jewelry for someone else as a gift can be tricky. On the one hand, there is no denying that getting a gift of jewelry is often seen as the ideal gift. On the other hand, taste and style can be a very personal experience. Here are a few tips to help you navigate the jewelry store the next time you want to purchase a jewelry gift for someone.
#1 Silver Is Versatile
When it comes to wedding and engagement rings, golf usually wins. However, when it comes to earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, there is no denying the timelessness of silver. Silver is really strong and long lasting; any silver jewelry you purchase someone is unlikely to break. Silver is also low-maintenance, so it will be easy for the gift recipient to take care of.
On top of that, if you want to pair the metal with a stone, silver provides a great contrast with a wide variety of different stones. For example, a ruby or a topaz stone would look great in a silver setting. Silver can be both classical and trendy at the same time.
#2 Pearls Are Always Classy
When it comes to classy, pearls are the way to go. If you go with pearls, do not go with imitation pearls; they have more of a plastic look to them and don't have the same shine or appearance of the real thing. That said, you don't have to break the bank to purchase pearls as a present. You can go with natural pears or cultured pearls, with cultured pearls being far more of an affordable option. Pearls have a classic feeling that everyone likes. Pearls are a timeless gift that can be worn for decades.
#3 Birthstones
You also can't go wrong with birthstones. If you know the month that they were born in, a birthstone jewelry gift can be a great way to go. Most of the birthstones are fairly affordable, with the exception of the diamond for April and the ruby for July. If your special someone's birthday falls on another month, a gemstone jewelry gift is very thoughtful. Just because it is a birthstone doesn't mean that it isn't beautiful. A pair of aquamarine earrings or a peridot necklace are personalized and classic gifts.
When shopping for a jewelry gift for someone else, remember that silver is strong, durable, classic, and trendy all at once. If you want to go with something classic and affordable, cultured pearls are a good choice, and if you want to go with something personal, birthstone jewelry is always an option.
