When it comes to jewelry, most men are about as clueless as a fly attempting to escape through a closed window. We may approach the situation with good intentions, but often times upon presenting our Cubic Zirconia laden gifts, we are met with blank stares that indicate disappointment or disinterest. Yea, it may feel horrible to have your well thought out giftturned down, but think of it this way: Jewelry to women is what video games are to men.
If you have been playing your brand new badass Playstation 4 and your wife comes out of nowhere with a Ps3 game as a gift, you will likely give her the same look as she would upon presenting her with generic jewelry. So to prevent any mishaps, mopings or quarrels over yourlack of knowledge about her decorative desires, here are a few guidelines you should follow before spending your hard earned cash.
#1) Investigate
You’ve come to a consensus as to how you want to surprise your wife or girlfriend, good, now its time for you to practice a little espionage. This may include breaking into your wife’s jewelry box with a lock-pick, and not stealing her most valuable goods, but analyzing them to use for future references when deciding on a specific piece to add to that collection.
Which is her favorite type of jewelry, rings, earrings necklaces or bracelets? And what style, sizes and colors are the predominant make up of her collection? These are all questions you should keep handy before embarking on your mission.
Also, upon deciding that you do indeed want to buy her a piece of jewelry, scrutinize her and see what specific types are in season for her. Just because she has a collection of red hoop earrings doesn’t necessarily mean she’s still interested in them; it just may mean she’s switchedstyles.
It is important you pay very close attention to what she’s wearing now and how frequently she’s wearing it. And if you’re having trouble finding out what types are in style for her, then use mutual friends or family members as secret agents, giving them mission logs to gather intel as to what her most coveted pieces of jewelry are.
#2) Budget
Money plays a complicated factor in determining what type of jewelry you should consider getting her. While she may find it a nice thought that you managed to surprise her with a gift, the entire point would be moot if you buy her something that is likely to turn her skin a different color (I did this once, she never let me live it down).
Likewise, if you buy her something overpriced that she still doesn’t find all that appealing you will likely have suffered a devastating loss to your hard earned cash.
Depending on how high maintenance your girl is, you may be able to suffice with a cheap “meaningful” gift such as a sterling silver necklace with a locket charm with a picture of you and her in it. This gift may seem a bit corny, but if she loves you, she will cherish it as though its worth millions.
And if you’re one of the unlucky few who is at the arm of a gold-digger, then take my espionage advice listed above and compare prices of similar items before making a purchase.
#3) Shop Around
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with racking the clearance isles of jewelry stores when deciding on a purchase for your girl. In fact, the clearance isles will likely prove to be your best friend, as even a small percentage of of that expensive diamond ring can save you hundreds of dollars.
But, even if you do find something absolutely sensational, the best option for your pockets would be to shop around town and see which jewelry shop harbors the best deals. Use all your resources: word of mouth, jewelry retailers, and even internet sited like Craigslist or eBay.
#4) Make It Special
Often times a jewelry purchase to a woman will either prove to be one of the best moments of her year or one of the most disappointing, and as her night and shining armor it would be your job to ensure that the former is executed. Instead of just bumping into her as she’s exiting the bathroom and saying, “Hey, honey I got something for you” perhaps set up a nice reservation at a high class diner.
Be creative with your approach, especially if you plan on using this bit of jewelry to brandish your proposal. A picnic, a long walk on the beach, or even a dinner at home with family and friendswill suffice. She’ll feel particularly good about the fact that you mustered up the courage to share such a sensitive moment with her in the public eye.
And if you followed all the guidelines listed in this article, then you can bet a smile of unbelievable breadth will waver across her face.
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