Buying Jewellery for Your Valentine

Jewellery is a really great Valentine's gift.  It will last far longer than flowers or chocolates and allows you to demonstrate how well you know your partner.  Choosing the right item can be a daunting prospect so this guide is here to help you find that perfect gift for your valentine.

Do your homework

Look at what your wife or girlfriend already wears.  But do not forget that women wear different jewellery for different occasions.

Note what colour and type of metal she prefers, silver, gold or white gold and consider what type of jewellery she wears: Does she have her ears pierced? Are her earrings studs or drops? Does she wear bracelets or pendants?  If you are not 100% certain what to buy her then it is safer to stick with jewellery that is at least similar to something that she already wears.

Also consider the length of chain that she wears. If a measurement is not possible note where the pendant lies around her neck as good jewellers can provide whatever length of chain you want.
Look at the shape of the pendants she wears are they round? Tear drops? Squares?

It may help to think about what colour clothes she likes to wear, it's all about coordination!

If she often wears red; look at garnet or ruby.  Blue; topaz or sapphire. Green; peridot or emerald.  Yellow; citrine. Purple; amethyst. If you are unsure about colours then perhaps stick to jewellery that does not have a stone or go with diamonds or clear cubic zirconia which go with just about everything.    

Alternatively find out her birthstone. If you know her birthday but not her birthstone, you can find birthstone jewellery here. Buying something in her birthstone is an easy way to personalise a present and really shows that you have given it some thought.

How to Research

You can find this information through simple observation. Listen to her she may be giving you subtle hints. Perhaps have a look in her jewellery box if appropriate. If possible ask her girlfriends or her family for their advice, they are likely to  know her preferences. 

In the end always go with your own decision; take advice from lots of sources but remember you should love the jewellery you buy her as much as you hope that she will.

My top tips for buying valentine's jewellery

• Try to play fairly safe and buy something that  fits the research.


• Valentine's day is not the time to try and change her style, it is a celebration of what you love about her already.


• Always choose quality over size and quantity.


•  If possible buy real not imitation stones.


• Similarly precious metals such as silver or gold are always preferable to cheaper alternatives (called base metals), like copper. Not least because base metals may turn her green!


• Jewellery designed using the traditional symbols of love, such as hearts, flowers, padlocks and keys are definitely desired by some, but must not be considered to be essential.


• Perhaps go for something that matches another item in her collection. For example if she has a amethyst pendant that she wears often, try to find earrings or a bracelet to match.


• Choose something that is an appropriate cost for the length of the relationship.


• Valentine's does not have to be about spending lots of money, it is first and foremost about thoughtful and considered gifts.


• Consider how much more it says about you if you choose something that she really loves rather than something that just cost a lot.


• Many women prefer something that they can wear the majority of the time, a constant reminder of your relationship rather than something ostentatious.


• If you have any concerns, phone or email us!  We will be happy to talk you through your choice.