| The big day is approaching! Soon you will have to | | | | and not all women prefer them. And that's why |
| figure out what she really wants for Valentine's | | | | you have to consider her tastes and know if |
| Day. | | | | you're better off going with a different gemstone. |
| Could it be flowers, jewelry, chocolates, cars, | | | | There are all kinds of options to consider, |
| houses... wait a minute. Let's just think about | | | | depending on taste. |
| jewelry here. | | | | Ladies, I'm not forgetting you. Men do enjoy |
| Fine jewelry makes a great gift, especially at | | | | jewelry too. For them it's most often a good |
| Valentine's Day. The trick is to figure out what to | | | | watch, cuff links, a money clip or even a man's |
| buy. The wrong piece won't be nearly the delight | | | | ring. Men's jewelry can be a bit tricky, but it's |
| the right one will. | | | | certainly possible to find something wonderful for |
| Consider her tastes. Diamonds are by far the | | | | him. |
| most popular gemstone. However there are | | | | Once you're done shopping the fun part begins... |
| some tricks beyond the 4 C's to buying diamonds | | | | figuring out how to give it to him or her. A gift is |
| as a gift. | | | | all well and good, but more important is keeping it |
| Probably the #1 rule is to not buy a diamond ring | | | | romantic when you give it. |
| unless you're engaged, married or going to be | | | | This doesn't have to be fancy. Even a special |
| popping the question. Any diamond ring can be | | | | dinner at home can be romantic. Candles can |
| mistaken for an engagement ring or promise ring | | | | create a wonderful atmosphere of romance, as |
| if that's what the recipient has on her mind. | | | | well as a good wine and a nicely cooked meal. |
| However, if you are already engaged or married | | | | Or you can go out. Maybe there's a restaurant |
| a right hand diamond ring may be a wonderful | | | | you've both been wanting to try or perhaps |
| choice. Diamonds go with pretty much everything. | | | | there's one that has special meaning to the two |
| In the time I spent working in retail jewelry, I saw | | | | of you. Maybe there's a special place where a |
| diamonds worn when women were dressed up or | | | | picnic would bring back some wonderful memories. |
| just kicking back in jeans. Diamonds are durable, | | | | It's easy to be overly stressed about a holiday |
| and if you buy decent quality, quite beautiful. | | | | like Valentine's Day. Many people put tremendous |
| Of course, diamond earrings or pendants are also | | | | meaning on what happens that day. Fortunately, |
| great options. They're beautiful and great for | | | | there are ways to keep it romantic without |
| making that special woman feel treasured. | | | | driving yourself nuts. |
| But there's more to fine jewelry than diamonds, | | | | |