Tips for the Guys With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, jewelry makes a perfect gift. What’s better than a creative piece to showcase her style, fellas? “I don’t know too many women who don’t like jewelry,” says Emily Wilson, who creates necklaces and earrings for Mudd Honey Hill. Keep these tips in mind when shopping for the perfect piece.
1. Think about how long you’ve known her. If you’ve only known the lady for a short period of time, opt for elegant but simple jewelry. Large, ornate pieces look great on the shelf, but they may fall flat when she opens the box. Unless you know her personality well, avoid chunky bracelets, large rhinestones and too much bling. Instead, look for her favorite colors or nature-inspired pieces. “I think earrings are the perfect gift,” says Dayna Miles of Dayna Miles Designs. “I don’t want to discourage people from buying unique custom pieces, but you should stick with jewelry that’s not too specific to taste if you don’t know her well.” 2. Think about her style. Does she always don accessories like hats, scarves and gloves? Does she dig more “out there” styles such as leather, animal print or bright colors? Keep this in mind when you cruise the jewelry counters. Find a good balance between creativity and comfort, says Allison Ziegler of Allie Elle Designs. “Think about how she’ll wear it,” she says. “When women have on scarves, they don’t want big earrings to get tangled.” 3. Think about the special occasion. You may have Valentine’s Day in mind now, but remember, different times of the year call for different styles. Valentine’s Day carries a romantic quality that encourages diamonds, pearls and signs of commitment such as hearts and circles. Summer events, including birthdays, shine with brighter, sunnier colors and more playful designs and textures. The holidays, around Christmas, evoke images of festivity, often with the colors red, green, silver and gold. “I always think warm and fuzzy for the holidays,” Miles says. “I made a holiday piece called ‘Fire and Ice’ that had a gorgeous white stone with red flames, like a fire behind the snow. Big, beautiful stones are often great gifts for holidays or parties.”
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