Colored diamonds and gemstones are elegant, unique, and usually more affordable than diamonds. When you're thinking about giving someone jewelry consider a gemstone. It's easy to find a colored gemstone or diamond that a recipient will love. If you're not sure which unique piece of jewelry to give a special someone keep reading for tips on picking out the perfect gem.
Consider a blue gemstone if you're looking for a piece of jewelry to give a female friend, or family member, who's getting married. It's customary for brides to wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue on their wedding day. Many brides continue this tradition. The blue item may be a piece of ribbon, an undergarment, a monogram or almost anything else -- including blue jewelry.
A piece of jewelry that features one or more blue gemstones is the ideal gift for her bride on her wedding day. Not only is it something most brides want, but it'll last long beyond her wedding. A blue gemstone can compliment her wedding ring. And when given by a close family member or friend, this can be a powerful memento.
When selecting a blue-stoned jewelry to give a bride, it's better to go with a gemstone instead of a blue diamond. Diamonds are still traditionally given by spouses to each other as wedding bands. You don't want your gift to encroach on any diamond a bride receives from her spouse. Instead, blue topaz, sapphire and tourmaline gemstones are good choices.
If you know your recipient's favorite gemstone selecting something they'll like is easy. But, if you only know your friend's favorite color, that's okay too. Stick with their preferred stone or a diamond that's their favorite color. This is a safe choice, and one they'll be happy to receive.
A colored diamond is always a good choice. Colored diamonds are lesson common than other gemstones. Choosing a colored diamond guarantees your gift will add to your friend's collection. After all your friend may have lots of jewelry with gemstones in their favorite color.
If you're buying jewelry for a special occasion match your recipient's outfit. Matching the outfit might not be the best idea if the recipient is a bride. But, for most occasions, matching an outfit is a great idea.
When matching a special outfit, you don't have to limit your selection to the primary color of their outfit. In fact, you probably won't want to. Instead of matching a colored gemstone or diamond to the outfit's main color, choose a stone that matches an accent color. Matching a gemstone to an accent color will draw attention to the outfit's accents. Accenting an outfit can bring the entire outfit together, and make it stand out.
If you don't know what your recipient will be wearing, it's always a good idea to choose a gemstone or colored diamond that matches the color of their eyes. There are plenty of brown, blue and green gemstones and diamonds, as well as ones in many other colors. You will have plenty to choose from. If you're worried the color isn't quite right, don't worry, as long as the colors are similar it will be okay.
Matching someone's eyes is an especially good idea if you're giving them jewelry that they'll wear near the face, for example, earrings, necklaces and nose rings. These jewelry pieces are particularly well-suited because they're right near the eyes. Bracelets, rings and anklets won't draw as much attention to the eyes because they're farther away from the face.
