How to select the perfect jewellery for Christmas gifts.

As this is a blog about jewellery I want to give you some tips about giving jewellery to someone you love. Although it is often a man buying something for his girlfriend or wife it would be very old fashioned to focus just on that. These days there are a huge amount of singles, one parent families, mixed families and of course same sex relationships. All these people buy jewellery too of course. And I love the fact that ever more women buy their own jewellery throughout the year. But we are talking about the holiday season, of course, and the art of giving.

If you're lucky, the person you want to buy your gift for has already indicated what jewellery she (or he, but just to keep it simple to read I will refer to this person as she) likes. But if you aren’t that lucky, here are some tips to buy jewellery and bring that smile of amazement and astonishment (hopefully), to their faces.

1. Magazines
   Try to flip through some magazines together and trick her into commenting. This is a bit transparent but most people will forgive you your tactics as soon as they understand why you did it.
2. Go classic if you don't know
   If you have no clue, go for something classic. Like a simple golden ring or necklace (I don’t know your budget of course!).
3. Think of something symbolic
   Still no clue? Try to think of something symbolic. Maybe she finished a course,  maybe she has overcome some illness or a difficult time. And if nothing extraordinary happened, think of her children, animals or zodiac sign. Think of something that encourages her to pursue her dreams or goals. Then try to think of something symbolic. It might be a heart. A feather, a birthstone. We can show you images and  can tell you about specific symbols.  
4. Go for personal instead of pricey
   Keep in mind that jewellery is considered an important gift. Whatever the price of it is. If you can afford it or have a special reason, than splash out and give something extravagant. But don’t give what you cannot afford. Remember that the thought and emotion are always a much stronger message to the receiver than the price tag.
5. The empty box
   Still no clue? Well, then there is the very last option. Buy an empty box. Think of some nice words, a poem or a little card. Something that means something to both of you. And take her out after Christmas to go together to buy her something she loves. Not romantic? Think again! During the festive season we parted with alot of jewellery between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. People are often home on holidays together from work. They make a special day of it as they go together to buy something beautiful. 

Below are  gift ideas to help you on your way to Christmas:

Check out our Christmas Catalogue as well.

Birthstone earrings

It should surprise no one that earrings and other jewellery featuring birthstones make great gifts. We can help you find her birthstone in store. Expect price and quality to vary widely here depending on when her birthday falls. The world's most highly valued gemstones are sapphires (September birthstone), emeralds (May), rubies (July), and diamonds (April).

Gold Pendant

Versatility is not a general hallmark of jewelry, particularly as prices go up. However, gold pendants come in countless styles, incorporate many different materials and play a big part in a woman’s accessorising. This versatility, along with a lack of any overt symbolism, helps to make such a piece of jewelry a great gift to present on a whim, as a way to show your love and appreciation. 

Pearl Strand

The idea here is that you’re not going to be making this kind of purchase with any frequency, so target the best pearls  or at least the best you can afford. This is a serious investment and should be treated accordingly. This is not something you buy your brand new, two-weeks-passed girlfriend, but rather a gift for the long haul. While it is an elegant and fitting gift for special occasions , it may perform best for you during the holidays. We have pearl jewellery starting from just $29.95.  

Anything with a Diamond

purchase tips to keep in mind

• Get the size right. For rings and other pieces, take with you one or two she already owns as a guide. She’ll put on your gift right away, and a poor fit is an immediate downer and an instant indicator that either you don’t know her very well or you were too lazy to ascertain her size.
• Personalise it. If the opportunity presents itself, consider adding a subtle engraving or something with her birthstone. Even look at Uberkate, which we have instore for really personalised jewellery. The cut off date for Uberkate is 13th December.

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You could eliminate all of this simply by asking her what she likes, but in the mind of a woman — where  contradiction is king — this typically only presents itself as a good idea after the fact, on the heels of disappointment. For many, your tremendous effort to hit the mark has a value of all its own. Buying jewelry can be extremely subjective and requires a deft ability to really read your girl and make the right choice. But it can also elevate your status in the relationship to unprecedented heights, and keep you in the good books for a very long time.

   

(L to R: Maddison, Scott, Kate, Dani, Samantha, Kyle, Mr Watson Snr, Mrs Watson Snr, Caroline Watson, Neil Watson, Hannah, James)