10 Must-Know Factors When Selecting Jewelry as a Gift
1. What type of jewelry should I give?
Look at what type of jewelry the person usually wears. If the person never wears necklaces, it might be because they don't like them. Does the person have ear piercings?
2. Take note of the small things
As soon as the person mentions or shows something they like or want, remember it. Write it down as a note on your phone. It's perfect when it's time for Christmas gifts, birthday presents, etc.
3. Surprise with something the person wouldn't buy for themselves
Your gift will be more successful if you buy something the person wouldn't splurge on themselves.
4. Consider the message of the gift
What message do you want to convey with your gift? Is it a declaration of love or a birthday present for your best friend? The most important thing when giving a gift is the thought behind it. That's what determines if it will be successful!
5. Jewelry sizes
Bracelets and necklaces are easier to give as gifts since their sizes usually fit most people. Rings are a bit trickier, but if you know the person's ring size, you should still consider that rings with thin bands can appear slightly larger and rings with wide bands can appear slightly smaller. This is good to keep in mind if you're having difficulty choosing between two sizes.
6. Tips for buying earrings
If the person's earlobe piercing is placed very low, avoid large and heavy earrings. This is to prevent weighing down the earlobe and to avoid the risk of the jewelry falling downward.
7. Gold or silver?
Find out if the person usually wears gold or silver. Many people prefer one or the other. Look in their jewelry box or at the watch they wear.
8. What is the person's style?
If you're not sure about the person's style, you can check what they follow on platforms like Pinterest or Instagram. Have they saved many images of simple bracelets with delicate chains or small stud earrings with sparkling stones? Also, look at the jewelry the person already has if you can find any common themes. Still having trouble? If the person often wears a watch, a tip is to buy a bracelet that matches.
9. How to approach buying multiple pieces of jewelry?
Don't choose different colors for the jewelry. Also, avoid buying two bracelets or two necklaces. Instead, consider choosing a pair of earrings and a necklace, for example. A safe bet is to select jewelry from the same collection.
10. Seek assistance
Asking for help doesn't mean you haven't thought about it yourself; it actually shows that you have. Feel free to ask the person's best friend, a sibling, or someone else close to the person for their opinion on what might be suitable.
