Navigating the expansive world of jewelry can be daunting. Some men may even find it overwhelming as they seek that special piece of jewelry for their significant other. To help narrow the choices, Gemstone Gallery has developed a guide that will help narrow the choices and make gifting jewelry a much simpler task.
The guide will focus on semi-precious stone jewelry, which is highly sought after. These timeless Gemstones are especially popular due to their variety and beauty. Gemstones come in many different colors, shapes and sizes and this lends them well to accessorizing and this is a big focus of fashion-conscious women.
As has been the case through the ages, gemstone Jewelry and especially necklaces have been the staple in every woman’s jewelry box. Men also are known to wear beaded stones, which are often made with a leather necklace and considered more masculine in style and color.
The necklace – especially the multi-strand beaded necklace – presents a much more dramatic look. Men should consider the personality of the potential wearer. Multi-strand necklaces are generally made with several different gemstones and often with a pendant.
Tips when Selecting Beaded Necklaces:
First, consider the physique of the giftee (tall, medium or small frame) to decide on the necklace size. If you decide on a multi-strand beaded necklace, for example, consider smaller beads for a smaller framed woman. Larger beads are more suited for the taller frame that can carry a heavier necklace.
If you are interested in the legendary spiritual and healthful properties of stones, you may want to focus on a particular stone, such as a birthstone, because of its meaning. According to legend, gemstones have various characteristics: From the protective aura of onyx, the calming character of Amethyst and the healing properties of Jade, men have an opportunity to communicate an important meaning with a gemstone gift. A Turquoise beaded necklace or bracelet, for example, is said protect the wearer from the “evil eye” while it symbolizes balance and communication.
Choosing the right necklace:
Although it is recommended to observe the jewelry worn by the giftee to get a feel for the type of jewelry she likes, men can also rely on their intuition but first they should decide on the necklace size and the woman’s personality; however, she may also be thrilled to have something new and different.
Necklaces come in different lengths. Generally, a choker, is shorter and averages 16 ½”. The typical length of a necklace is between 17” ½” and 18 ½”. The nice thing about a beaded stone necklace is it can be shortened or lengthened.
A multi-strand Beaded Necklace with Pendant, for example, should be 18 ½” or longer and assessed to make sure it aligns with the giftee’s personality.
Quality Matters:
If purchasing semi-precious jewelry, unlike precious stone jewelry that has to be valued and carefully selected, seek to have confidence in the quality of both the stones and the seller: Is it an established vendor? How long has it been in business? Did it originally have a brick-and-mortar store? Does it display the best review from its best client? Today, a website is much more common place for retail purchases. Once you’ve decided on the retailer and determined they are acceptable, you will find the designer works with quality stones.
Navigating the Purchase Process
One of the key factors to consider when selecting a piece of Gemstone Jewelry is the price. A budget should be established at the onset. Next, if there is a piece of jewelry that stands out, try to research something similar and do comparable shopping. Be sure to make a solid comparison by finding a piece of jewelry that is the closest to what you want to buy. If you want to cut corners to save time, there is always the recommendations from male friends who may have passed this way previously.
Be sure the designer is accessible for any questions. This is important. A website must allow you to contact the owner with your questions.
Customization in Gifting
A good but rarely found option when choosing to gift a gemstone necklace, is customization. This is a collaboration between the buyer and the designer. A particular necklace or bracelet can be designed and hand-made once the buyer has a particular piece of jewelry in mind. Gemstone Gallery provides this service and has a selection of stones to choose from for such a project. It is generally preferable to begin this earlier than if you were to shop for a ready-made piece of jewelry. You may have a particular stone in mind – such as a birthstone — that may have to be ordered for either a bracelet or a necklace.
Finally, men can make a profound impact when gifting gemstone jewelry. As such, their thoughtful approach to jewelry selection is important and will make future forays into Gemstone jewelry purchases easier and more satisfying.
About Gemstone Gallery
Gemstone Gallery specializes in hand-made uniquely designed quality gemstone jewelry. Its pieces are crafted with joy and care and designed to enhance every woman’s wardrobe. Its custom services can create the piece you have in mind and also redesign already-owned pieces into new jewelry. The Gemstone Gallery philosophy: “If we don’t have it, we will make it for you. Whether you want to dress for success or believe semi-precious stones have health and vitalizing properties, there is something for you at Gemstone Gallery.”