| All right, class is in session. You've given her | | | | pieces. Observe carefully, and use those |
| flowers - they lasted several days and ended up | | | | observations to select something that will fit her |
| in the garbage. You've given her chocolates - she | | | | personality. |
| enjoyed them while she ate the entire box, but | | | | When it comes to diamond jewelry, the world is |
| then blamed you when she put on five extra | | | | literally your oyster. Beyond the metals and |
| pounds. You even bought her a new vacuum | | | | styles, there are a tremendous variety of choices |
| cleaner - what were you thinking with that one? | | | | in the type of jewelry available. There are |
| Nothing you get her ever seems to really express | | | | diamond necklaces and diamond pendants, |
| how you feel about her (unless you intended the | | | | diamond earrings and diamond brooches, and of |
| vacuum to insult her cleaning skills). Maybe it is | | | | course the ever popular diamond rings. Again, |
| time for you to move beyond the ordinary and | | | | observation is your best instructor. What type of |
| get your wife or girlfriend that one token from | | | | jewelry you choose is up to you, as long as you |
| the heart that you know she will appreciate for | | | | are confident that it is something she will be |
| the rest of her life. Now, if you think we are | | | | comfortable with. Diamond necklaces and |
| talking about a new toaster, give yourself | | | | pendants offer a magical feel for the woman who |
| detention. But if you have guessed that we are | | | | wears them, while diamond earrings are the very |
| talking about diamond jewelry, take a seat at the | | | | height of elegance, and diamond brooches provide |
| head of the class. | | | | a subtle hint of sophistication. And, of course, |
| There are a number of types of diamond jewelry | | | | nothing beats a diamond ring for saying "I love |
| available, and they come in a variety of styles | | | | you." |
| and price ranges designed to fit almost any | | | | Before you begin your search, take a little time to |
| budget. Before you even begin the process of | | | | educate yourself about the 4 Cs of diamonds, as |
| selecting one, however, it is a good idea to give | | | | the color, cut, clarity, and carat size are going to |
| some thought to her preferences. Many men will | | | | play major roles not just in how the diamond |
| make the mistake of asking their wife or girlfriend | | | | looks, but in how much it costs as well. When it |
| what type of jewelry they would prefer, and | | | | comes to diamond jewelry, size is not always the |
| some even take their significant other with them | | | | most important element of a beautiful piece. Small |
| to the jeweler. That does kind of kill any chance | | | | diamonds in an elegant setting can be even more |
| you will have of surprising her though. A better | | | | beautiful than jewelry focused around large |
| option is to use the secret weapon that we men | | | | diamonds. Again, look at what your spouse or |
| seldom use when purchasing gifts for the women | | | | girlfriend currently wears, as that will tell you all |
| in our lives: common sense and observation. | | | | you need to know about her preferences. If you |
| Consider the types of metals that she prefers, as | | | | do your homework before you begin to shop, |
| well as the styles. Some women favor the more | | | | finding that perfect piece of diamond jewelry can |
| modern styles, with the bold looks; others seem | | | | be as enjoyable as it is easy. |
| more comfortable in the traditional, more classic | | | | |