| Let's face it guys...for an anniversary, it's | | | | One word of caution...be careful in assuming that |
| important that you find a gift for your sweetie | | | | when your better half compliments another |
| that comes from the heart, because she wants | | | | woman's jewelry that she wants something like it |
| something that says I love you. Plan ahead and | | | | for herself. Woman frequently admire another |
| put some thought into your gift this year instead | | | | woman's taste...but that doesn't mean that it |
| of doing that mad scramble on your way home | | | | would work on herself. Am I right girls? |
| from work for chocolates and roses. Wouldn't | | | | Because hearts are the universal symbol of love, |
| you rather plan ahead, so you can show her how | | | | they are always popular for Valentine's Day |
| important she is and that she's not just a part of | | | | jewelry gifts, but heart shaped jewelry is a classic |
| your "last minute things to do" list? | | | | gift that women appreciate any time of the year, |
| As a jewelry designer, I hear from many women | | | | especially for an anniversary. It's appropriate for all |
| when they are buying jewelry for themselves | | | | the women in your life for any occasion. Not yet |
| that they dearly want their men to gift them with | | | | married? Celebrate the anniversary of your first |
| jewelry because as a romantic gift, it speaks to | | | | date with your girlfriend. Is your mother or |
| their heart. Take it from me ... there's nothing that | | | | grandmother having a big birthday? Remind them |
| tells a woman how much you cherish her more | | | | of your undying love. Is your daughter reaching a |
| than a gift of jewelry. Besides, jewelry keeps its | | | | milestone such as a sweet 16? A heart necklace |
| luster long after the flowers and candy are gone. | | | | is a sure to win way to tell your teen how proud |
| I know that choosing a gift of jewelry can be a | | | | you are of her. How could a guy go wrong by |
| difficult experience for some of you, but by | | | | giving the ladies in his life sentimental jewelry? |
| putting some thought into it you will be able to | | | | If you are not the type to gift hearts, then why |
| find her the perfect gift that will make her want | | | | not explore some vintage jewelry which is also |
| to say how happy she is to be yours forever. Let | | | | popular and conveys a sentimental message. If |
| me offer some advice to get you going in the | | | | your sweetie is more of a contemporary gal, you |
| right direction. | | | | can't go wrong with gemstones or pearls. I've |
| To start off, get a good feel for your honey's | | | | never seen a woman complain about getting |
| style. Observe what type of jewelry she | | | | those as gifts! If you can't decide on a specific |
| purchases for herself, but also listen closely when | | | | gemstone, then a birthstone is always |
| she talks about jewelry as she may want | | | | appreciated. |
| something different. Does she like delicate, small | | | | Oh...and ladies...if you are reading this article and |
| pieces, simple and elegant or a big, bold statement | | | | want your man to buy you jewelry, why not give |
| look? Does she like bright or soft colors? Silver or | | | | your man some relief and tell him to read this |
| gold? Something precious like Venetian glass, | | | | article along with some gentle suggestions? Most |
| gemstone or pearls? | | | | men I know would appreciate the help. |