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Fine jewelry is special. The pieces of fine jewelry that a woman has in her jewelry box tell the story of her life so far and that of her family. What does yours say about you?

Maybe you have a rose gold locket from your Grandma with tiny photos of her children that she wore for fifty years and passed down to your mother and then you. Or perhaps the tiny gold bracelets that were baby gifts to your children are bring back fond memories of a time when those now six foot boys were newborns nestled in your arms.

Very often the first fine jewelry that a young woman receives is her birthstone ring perhaps as a traditional Sweet 16 gift. Or for Quincenera, fifteen year old Hispanic girls receive a small diamond ring from their parents. Either way, the next ring she receives may be a Promise Ring, a tiny diamond which announces to the world that she is going steady.

Next come engagement and wedding rings, the hallmarks of marriage. Some women wear one for engagement and complete the set with a wedding band on marriage. Some women choose a single diamond band ring to serve as both.

A popular new way to mark the 10th or 25th anniversaries is the circle band of diamonds to add to the wedding and engagement ring set. This is the classic full diamond eternity ring. To customize this idea, the band may be a mix of diamonds and the birthstone. That certainly is more welcome than the traditional gift of “tin” for a 10th anniversary!

And often these days a new mother can receive a birth gift to celebrate her new baby. This could be a single diamond pinky ring, diamond charm necklace, diamond tennis bracelet or a small ring with the birthstone of the baby in it. Another choice is a thin band with a small diamond or small birthstone that can be joined by the band of the next baby and then next.

And Valentine’s Day is just tailor made for jewelry gifts! The classic gold heart or heart link bracelet lasts longer than the bouquet of roses. Anything with a ruby red stone is a perfect gift idea at this time and works equally well for Christmas too.

Mothers Day is another celebration perfect for giving fine jewelry. Charms that represent girls or boys can be monogrammed with the name and birth date of each child. Engraving processes can also take a photo and etch it onto gold or silver charms to add to a bracelet or necklace.

What is the best occasion to give jewelry? Any time, any day that you want to make an impression or give someone you love a lasting memory of you. Fine jewelry makes every occasion special.

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Buying fine jewelry is an investment that lasts a lifetime. Naturally you want your gift to be treasured by the receiver. What she likes may not be the same as your taste in jewelry. A special gift needs to reflect the tastes and style of the receiver even if it is not your favorite style.

Here are some tips for how to choose a fine jewelry gift that she will love:

1. Observe

Pay attention to what she kind of jewelry she typically wears for daytime and for special event evenings. If she has a big bracelet collection but rarely wears earrings, then do not buy diamond stud earrings. No matter how beautiful they are and what a great bargain, if it is not her style then they would be a waste of money.

2. Ask Her Confidants

Avoid spoiling the surprise for her by fishing around with goofy questions that she will know is meant to choose her gift. Instead, ask her mother, sister or best friend. They know what she wears and probably have heard her talk about what she wants but never bought for herself. If they have, try and buy a jewelry piece that she has secretly always desired.

3. Search

Look inside her jewelry box and see what she has already got. Notice which pieces you see her wear frequently and which jewelry items she has never worn. If you live in the same home, this is easy. But if you do not, you need to be cautious or you going through her jewelry box might get you arrested!

4. Match Her Style

Notice her dress style. Does she favor classic clothes, sporty clothes or high style trendy clothes? The jewelry gift needs to compliment her clothing style. If you are not sure how to make those things match, then ask a female sales clerk at the jewelry store for assistance. You might even bring along her sister or girlfriend to help you make the selection. Just be sure the helper can keep your secret.

5. Engrave It

If possible, have the fine jewelry item engraved. Whether you engrave her monogram or your initials intertwined with yours, this shows her how much you thought about and planned the purchase.

Engraving often takes time. So getting something engraved will show her just how much you have thought about the purchase, which means will value it even more. But beware! If you decide to add a special event date, like your anniversary, make sure you get it right! Nothing spoils a gift more than getting the date wrong!

Prepared with these basic tips, you can select a fantastic fine jewelry gift that will please your lady when she receives it and every time she wears it.

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