Gift Of Jewelry: Always A Hit WTOV9.com

08.02.10

It can be colored gemstones, diamonds, pearls, or gold, but jewelry is almost always a sure-fire hit, especially if it is an item she can wear every day to complement her wardrobe.

But a fair number of those guys will be unsure of just what kind of sparkly stuff their loved ones will like the best.

How do you find the perfect piece for your lady's taste? Base your choice on something she already owns and loves, say the experts at the Gemological Institute of America.

The institute suggests beginning with your wife or girlfriend's favorite color. Look for clues in her current wardrobe and jewelry, as well as her skin tone and eye color. There's a gemstone to correlate with every hue in the rainbow.

Does she prefer red? Try rubies or garnets, or perhaps spinel or rubellite. Does blue complement the color of her eyes? Deep-blue tanzanite is trendy. Does she fancy purple? Amethyst is an ever-popular choice in this color. She loves orange or yellow? Try amber, citrine, or spinel at moderate price levels; yellow sapphires or a fancy yellow or orange diamond for more important occasions.

You might also seek opinions from other family members and her friends, and consider her lifestyle. If she works outside the home, what colors does she wear to work? If it's a business suit or uniform, keep it simple, yet elegant, with a choker necklace, a couture pin, or a classic tennis bracelet. All are available from simple to sleek.

And before you take out your wallet, do some research. When you bought your last

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