What should you look for when buying jewelry as a holiday gift? How do you choose a piece that your loved one will wear, instead of politely placing inside of a box, never to be seen again?
Know the Accessories Your Loved One Prefers
Some people are bracelet people. Others are necklace people. Pay close attention to the jewelry your loved one is already wearing to get hints about the pieces they'd enjoy. If there's a piece they wear every day, think about ways to complement that piece.
Don't just think about jewelry type: think about size, too. Do they wear big, chunky pieces or do they prefer delicate, understated ones?
Know the Metals Your Loved One Prefers
Some people have very strong silver preferences. Others prefer gold, or rose gold. There are a fair number of platinum enthusiasts around, too.
If your loved one has strong preferences then they're almost never going to wear a piece created with any other metal.
Choose Meaningful Stones
Choose a stone in your favorite color, or a stone that has symbolic associations that your loved one might enjoy. Those associations can even represent a wish you have for the other person, such as luck, or good health. Birth stones are also a tried and true classic.
Some stones are also classic and timeless, such as diamonds. It's very hard to go wrong with a gorgeous diamond piece.
Be Cautious With Sizing
Rings have to be sized, as do bracelets. If you don't know the right size then it will be impossible for your loved one to wear the piece comfortably no matter how much they like it. Necklaces and earrings don't require sizing, which can make them comfortable choices for holiday gifts.
Of course, if you know the size already you're in great shape to buy any piece you want. And if you don't know, you might be able to ask a few sneaky questions to get that information, without tipping them off.
Go Custom
There's nothing quite like giving a loved one a custom made piece, something nobody else in the world will ever wear. This can truly set your gift apart over and above other gifts.
Contact us if you'd like to design a piece especially for your friend. Bring some photos of them so we can get a sense of their style and personality. We can help you create a truly unforgettable piece!