We all need a little gift from ourselves from time to time — this jewelry guide is for yourself, or if you are planning on gifting jewelry to someone else. Enjoy.
Occasions
Jewelry is one of the most precious gifts used in different cultures to commemorate and celebrate special occasions — from birthdays to engagements. Historically the value of jewelry comes from its intrinsic value, as a way to pass down cultural values and beliefs, and to decorate during special occasions such as weddings.
Fine jewelry is one of the few things one can gift that lasts generations. Over time it only gets sweeter as it reminds us of the things we love and the people in our lives.
Designs
Gift-giving is tricky — gifting jewelry does not have to be. Pay attention to the pieces someone wears or admires. More often than not you can easily find out by looking at their jewelry collection or their style.
If the person you are gifting to only wears gold with minimal decoration, it is safe to get them a simple well-fitted piece in gold. Or casually mention "would you wear this?" — no need to elaborate on why you are asking.
Materials
Fine jewelry is made with high-quality materials and natural stones. Any reputable designer should have all relevant information regarding design and materials at hand. Selecting a metal color, metal purity, and stones is about personal taste — the options are endless. Usually, opting for something more classic is a safer bet. Gold, silver, diamonds, and other natural gemstones do not go out of style and go with anything.
Pieces and sizing
Necklaces and earrings are the easiest to gift as you do not need an exact size. Usually 15–18 inch necklaces are a good fit for ladies and 18–22 inches for gentlemen.
Bracelets, especially if a custom creation, should be made to fit a wrist perfectly. The most common wrist size is 7 inches. Getting wrist sizes is trickier than necklaces, but you can get creative — a paper ruler or tape measure works well.
Rings are traditionally reserved for engagements and weddings, but do not let this stop you from gifting one. If you are gifting an engagement ring and don't have the exact size, opt for a bigger size and get it resized later. A ring that fits too large is infinitely better than one that won't slide on in front of friends and family.
The Gold Bee — designed and created by Nelly