Diamond and jewellery gift giving guide
It’s a fact that most jewellery is bought by men and given to women. Jewellery is an important and significant gift. Often men feel slightly out of their depth, but it’s important to get it right.
The vital consideration is taste. Not yours, but that of the recipient. Whether you are buying an diamond engagement ring, a wedding band, a first anniversary jewellery gift or a wedding anniversary present, the most important thing is to consider what she will like – not your personal taste.
If you have been dating for only a couple of weeks or months, you may be looking to surprise her with a romantic pendant or necklace. Generally, the advice with these is to keep your chosen item simple at this stage. Anything too over-the-top could overwhelm her, whereas a simple but beautifully crafted pair of earrings or gold pendant is likely to be a thrilling gift.
Elsewhere on this website we offer you a wealth of advice on how to choose the diamond engagement ring of her dreams. Needless to say, this requires consideration and is likely to be worn by her for many years to come. Again, however, a simple yet elegant and timeless engagement ring is often a better choice than a novelty designer ring.
Wedding bands tend to be simple gold or platinum rings that sit alongside the engagement ring on her finger. Increasingly popular are pieces that combine an engagement ring and wedding band in one flowing, elegant design of matching appearance.
Many jewellers will offer you the option to expand a piece of jewellery to commemorate landmark events in your relationship, such as a wedding anniversary or the birth of your children. With all these pieces the mantra – again – is to keep in mind that a simple yet smart design is often a more timeless option than a wildly creative and fashionable creation – although a personally designed, individually tailored design made especially for you can be a very moving and intimate choice too.
Wedding anniversaries are definitely an occasion to let your creative juices run wild and present her with a personalised gift created just for her by a master craftsman. For a tenth anniversary earrings and pendants are a great choice, whereas a twenty-fifth wedding anniversary is traditionally celebrated with a stylish piece of silver jewellery. A fiftieth wedding anniversary is reason to pull out all the stops out and celebrate a landmark in your relationship with pure gold jewellery in a piece of the very best quality you can afford.
With all jewellery gifts it is worth keeping in mind that it is more important that your present is given from the heart than how much you spend on it. The thought behind it and the care you take in selecting the very best quality item you are able to purchase for your budget are more important to a hefty price tag.
Before buying a new piece take note of the ones she already has. Some aspects spring out at you. If she always wears white or silvery metals she may not be so thrilled with a yellow gold piece which will look odd beside the others. If she wears a lot of sapphires because she thinks they match her eyes, rubies may not be such a good idea.
Other aspects may be harder for the average male to spot. Fashions in jewellery, as with everything else, change over time. What was fashionable in the ‘20s is not popular now. Except that it is, with some women.
Do you know if your girlfriend is one of them? If you don’t a good idea is to ask her girlfriends. Chances are she spends more time discussing jewellery with them than with you and they may be able to give you some useful tips,
Another consideration is her lifestyle. Large, high set diamonds may look fantastic in a box at the opera, but perhaps Glastonbury calls for something different. Pendant earrings look great, but studs are easier to play squash in. Some pieces of jewellery are worn day in day out and some are only worn on certain occasions. Every woman wants both in her jewellery box. But a piece that is NEVER worn is a sad and lonely thing.
So you know what you want to buy, the next question is where to buy it? Buying online will save you money and means the girlfriend gets a bigger or better gift than from the High Street but what will the presentation be like? After all, those little blue boxes have done almost as much to make Tiffany’s famous as the pieces they contain.
Diamond Manufacturers sends out every piece in a box that does justice to the gift and the thought behind it. They will even gift-wrap it for you. True, some men are very good at gift wrapping but the sort of jewellery they usually give to their beloved is more likely to be cuff-links and tie-pins than rings and earrings.
Finally, what if, despite all your best efforts, she really doesn’t like it? At Diamond Manufacturers you have 30 days to return the piece for a full refund and no questions asked. We hope she will love what you have chosen but if you feel in need of more help or advice our specialist diamond and jewellery consultants are always ready to help on 0800 5300541 or by e-mail at service@diamondmanufacturers.co.uk.
