The most obvious comment about jewelry is that it’s EVERYwhere!  You see tiny babies in strollers with slim bracelets and pierced ears, teenagers who adorn their ears, lips, brows, necks, ankles and bellies, and even gray-haired men wearing thick chains.  You see jewelry on people from every different kind of ethnic background, displayed in a myriad of shapes and sizes and materials.  Silver, gold, platinum…..  beads, stones, gems…..  the variations are endless and the decorations limited only by the imagination of the designer.
 
The universality of jewelry makes it an ideal gift.  If your budget is limited, try silver jewelry.  If not, platinum sends a message of ultimate luxury.  Look at what the recipient already wears….  The colors, the patterns, the quantity, the type of metal…  you’re not likely to replace a highly sentimental piece but you can certainly complement it or start a tradition if none yet exists.  If your recipient is practical rather than sentimental, try jewelry which incorporates a timepiece.  These can be found in bracelets, necklaces, and yes, even rings.  Are they sports-minded?  Even earrings can be found in the shape of basketballs.  Religious?  New age?  Into heirlooms?  Look around and match their style to their gift.  If your budget allows only for a luxurious necklace charm, forget the additional chain and deliver the charm.  Most women already have lots of chains which will accommodate switching out charms.

Giving personalized jewelry is a creative way to make your jewelry gift extra special without breaking the bank! By adding a monogram, a name, or a photo, your sweetheart will know you put the extra thought into finding the perfect gift.  Personalized jewelry is available for men, too!  Engraved cufflinks, pocket watches and money clips are sure to be a hit.

Get creative and deliver your gift in a box that will not telegraph its contents…  a candy box?  a television remote control box?   a shoe box filled with chocolate hearts and a tiny wrapped and buried treasure of jewelry?  And don’t forget a gift card which further tugs at the heartstrings….  Keep it short and simple and tell your recipient how much you care about them.  At a loss for words of your own?  Find some poetry and embellish with your own spin…  and let the ones you love treasure both your thoughts and your generosity.