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Women have long enjoyed being given a piece of jewelry as a gift and in modern times it is becoming an increasingly popular present to give to men and children as well. There are many reasons for this – in particular it can become a treasured possession which can easily be handed down to future generations and depending on the quality of the piece it may well increase in value over time. But there are many points to consider when you plan to give a jewelry gift:

1. The most popular occasions for the exchange of jewelry gifts are the the marriage proposal and the wedding day. Birthdays and anniversaries are also ideal times to give a gold or silver necklace or earrings. St. Valentine’s day is a popular time to give a loved one a piece of heart jewelry such as a ring or bracelet – these make great gifts for new moms as well. Engraved pendants and watches are welcome any time and make great graduation gifts.

2. The traditional place to buy jewelry is from one of the established jewelry retailers found in Malls and Main Streets in every city. These stores carry a large selection of products to choose from and will provide information about quality and appropriateness of the piece to the buyer.

With the development of the Internet, jewelry buying is no longer confined to Mall and Main Street stores. The increase in the number of jewelry outlets online means that the buyer can compare the prices and quality of a number of stores without having to physically visit them. And quite often online retailers can offer lower prices because they do not have the high running costs of traditional stores.

So no matter what you are buying – a diamond ring, gold earrings, a silver bracelet or a cocktail watch to complement a designer dress – you will be able to find the perfect gift for that special someone by comparing and contrasting prices and products without trailing from store to store.

3. Because women more often than not like to match up certain pieces of jewelry with outfits in their wardrobe, men often find it tricky to know exactly what to buy. Should it be gold earrings, necklace and bracelet to highlight the silky shirt or diamonds and pearls for that special evening gown?

Thinking about the style and color of clothes his loved one favors as well as discovering whether she has any likes or dislikes when it come to different stones (diamond, ruby, emerald, pearl) or gold or silver jewelry will help the male buyer.

4. Ladies can have as much difficulty choosing the right piece of jewelry for the man in their life. Cuff links are a great present but if he never wears a formal shirt then it’s not a good idea. And for some men the thought of wearing anything other than a wristwatch would make them very uncomfortable. On the other hand some guys are happy to wear bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

In some respects, therefore, the message when buying for a man is the same as when buying for a woman ” know his tastes and preferences, check out what he wears and how open to new ideas he is, and make your decisions accordingly.

5. Teenagers are another difficult group to buy jewelry for. Although they may profess to be an individual with a mind of their own who doesn’t follow the “herd”, teenage insecurities, fashion and peer pressure all play a role in their lives.

So take note of their dress style and the accessories they display and try to learn something about the latest teenage fashions before coming to a conclusion. For example, if silver jewelry is now considered last years outdated fashion and only for out-of-touch old people, it could be an embarrassing mistake to opt for that. Also, give some thought to where the recipient could wear your gift ” for example, a teen may have very little opportunity to display an expensive wristwatch or a gold necklace without risk or censure in school or other public places.

Whether the gift is for a friend, family member or the love of your life it is worth giving it some careful thought before heading off to the Mall or going online to buy that special gift. Jewelry makes a wonderful present for any occasion so it is little wonder that it is so popular.