How to Determine Your Loved Ones Taste in Jewelry
JEWELERY is a highly personal choice – so picking a piece for someone else can be a daunting prospect.
Understanding the other person’s taste is key, all the more so since many items of jewelry are bought with the intention of possibly a lifetime of wearing it ahead.
Get it right, however, and the recipient will be delighted – they will think of you each and every single time they put the piece on.
And the sense of satisfaction for picking the right piece is priceless – seeing the happiness in the other person’s eyes is a great feeling.
So where to begin in narrowing down the infinite varieties of pieces of jewelry to give your loved one the perfect gift?
Start by observing the recipient’s style and preferences with the jewelry they already wear. It may not be as difficult and careful choice as first feared. Just look out for what styles are worn on a daily basis and what is preferred for more formal occasions. Also note what types of things are worn with what kinds of clothing. What compliments their skin tones – gold or silver? At a simple level, do the prefer bigger costume pieces or smaller, more subtle, pieces? If you need to have a peek in their jewelry box – you may get a good idea of what they do not like as well if you see pieces you have never seen before as they are probably gifts that missed their style mark.
Personality is a key ingredient in finding the right piece. A piece of jewelry is an intimate gift, often worn directly on someone’s body. Making it personal and timeless is an important part of keeping the gift making regular appearances for decades to come. So be a little careful of picking something too fashionable as what is in fashion one year will be out of fashion another – again, know the recipient. If they love whatever is trending then you have found a great shortcut but if they are more comfortable with classic or vintage pieces, the trendy piece will be a miss quickly.
Know why you are buying jewelry. What is its purpose for the recipient? Is it for formal occasional use or everyday wearing? These can be very different types of jewelry as they serve very different purposes. Does it have a practical function in addition to beauty, like a watch or a brooch, or is it purely a case of form? It also reflects why you are giving it – a token of love, a significant birthday, a thank you, a celebration?
Finally, ask an expert. Jewelers and designers are professionals who have enjoyed helping people select the perfect pieces for the right occasions for their whole careers. They will be delighted to help narrow down your choices and may well have suggestions you had not even thought about. Give them the information you have gleaned – metal preferences, size and style likes, preferred stones, the reason for the piece, and, of course, your budget. A good designer will soon be able to craft a unique piece just for you to present to your loved one that matches them perfectly.
Kiran’s Kustom Jewelry at Ohio Gem Lab is the perfect solution for all of your jewelry gifting needs, no matter the person. Schedule a consultation today on their website.
