Jewelry is one of those words that automatically invoke a variety of feelings. Jewelry has a wonderful way of expressing feelings not easily spoken. It celebrates achievements, engagements, marriage and the overall feeling of love in its purest form. No matter the piece selected or size of the gemstone involved, the piece will be a cherished gift and worn to celebrate the feeling that the recipient had the moment the piece was given. When looking to purchase a piece of jewelry no matter your price point here are some suggestions on what to look for in the piece itself and the store your purchase it from.
One very important tip to remember when buying jewelry is that purchasing from high-end jewelry stores only buys you the name not a better quality piece. Resist the temptation to purchase from a supposed high class establishment. Local jewelers provide quality prices without the high markup involved with purchasing the same pieces at companies that are offering a name brand. Think about this; how many people that will see or wear the jewelry being purchased and immediately know or be concerned with where it was purchased?
When purchasing jewelry for you or as a gift for someone consider the person before going into the jewelers. It is easy to get carried away and overwhelmed when presented with stones, metals and glitz and glamour. Also, thinking ahead allows you to come up with a budget, a stone selection and style to build from when coming in to make a purchase.
All three of those objectives are important when considering purchasing jewelry for yourself or someone. Let’s first discuss a budget. When purchasing engagement rings or wedding jewelry in general a consensus was came to that a gentleman should spend the equivalent of two months on a ring for his bride to be. This has been thrown out the window in today’s society. You buy what you can afford and what is desired. Many brides are leaning towards vintage pieces while others look towards custom jewelry. This is why it is important to set a budget that allows you to stay debt free when making a purchase.
The stone selection is another important matter when choosing jewelry. The right stone should enhance the skin tone of the person wearing the piece while making a statement about the recipient’s personality. Think about choosing a neutral piece that the recipient can wear all the time. We all know that having a beautiful piece of jewelry is worthless if you cannot wear it.
As for the style of the jewelry this is a huge part of the consideration process. A person who is very modern and likes the look of clean straight lines might not appreciate a vintage piece and the opposite is true also. When buying jewelry consider favorite pieces already worn by the receiver. Are they into custom jewelry, large pieces, ornate jewelry or something small, simple and classic?
Jewelry is an ideal gift for so many different occasions. Every piece in a recipient’s collection means something considerable to them. Something as important as jewelry should be purchased with thought about the recipient. It is a gift that means a lot for the giver to give and the receiver to receive.