What NOT to give as your first Jewelry Gift (Don't be that guy!)

Oct

28

2009

 
So Single Guys, when is the right time to give jewelry as a gift?  Is it after one month of dating, six months, or is it one year? 

 

The right gift to give depends on two things: The current stage of your relationship and the special someone in question.  If you’ve been together for a short time (from the first date to three months), forget the jewelry.  Although most women like shiny and sparkly things, giving jewelry too early, especially diamonds might give her the wrong impression.  Try flowers, sweets, take her to the theater, or to that Special Exhibit at the Art Museum (without whining and complaining).

 

When you’re ready to give the gift of jewelry, I will tell this, it’s never a good idea to give a girl a Ring as a gift.  If she gets it too early it will freak her out and if you been together for a long time, she expecting the real deal (We’ve all seen it in the movies and on TV, she gets a small box, she gets excited and then disappointed.  Don’t be that guy!)  So if your relationship is still in its early stage, the wrong gift may give the wrong impression.  If you’ve been together for a long time and you aren't ready to propose marriage, don't confuse things with a Ring, even with a Gemstone Ring.  I've seen those get misinterpreted.  So tread lightly with the gift of Rings…

 

This is very important, so I will repeat again: Definitely, DEFINITELY do not buy a diamond ring if you aren't proposing.

 

What I can suggest are bracelets, necklaces, pendants, and earrings.  Women love earrings, they love accessorizing for the occasion.  Can’t go wrong with a nice pair of earrings (just make sure her ears are pierced.) 

 

As for you Married Men: Go ahead and get your wife a nice ring, she'll love the attention.

 

We have plenty of great gifts for your special someone, so don’t forget to check out our earring selection.

 

 
 

 

If you have any questions or need some ides, just hit me up in the comment section and don’t worry I’ll help you out.

A Single Guy's Guide to the World of Jewelry

Aug

02

2009

So I don't wear jewelry, closest thing I have to jewelry is my watch (which is really old and needs to be updated - "What do you mean calculator watches aren't IN?")  

I know nothing about jewelry (expect that women love it) and never thought I had to worry about learning anything about jewelry until I was ready to make the leap (which at this rate of unsuccessful dates and setups, will be a long time away, but that an entirely different blog.)  

Why do I need to worry about it now?  

After working in retail for the last decade, I've work for various companies that have specialized in everything from toys, bathroom hardware, bed sheets, and apparel: basically gadgets to widgets.  As one of the newest members to the Sears Holding family, I have a great opportunity in the Fine Jewelry dept, concentrating on selling jewelry online and this is my first pass at jewelry.  I'll admit it was a little intimidating, with all of these shiny and sparkly things and words like carat, cut, clarity, and color.   

In the office, I'm surrounded by women, not overly surprisingly since this is Jewelry. 

So being around all these women, I get a first hand look of what women like and feel about jewelry and not just the jewelry we sell, but jewelry as a whole.  Our Fine Jewelry Staff ranges in age, ethnicities, and style.  Each member of the team has a huge personal jewelry collection and some of it is not from Sears (Gasp!)  Everyday I get to hear what they personally like and what our Sears/Kmart customer likes.  It's been an interesting learning experience and a huge bonus for my personal life.  

As a single guy, knowledge of jewelry is a good way to impress women.  Women love to accessorize and spend a lot time doing so.  So men, you should compliment her on those earrings, necklace, or ring that she is wearing.  It'll give her a sense that you are attentive and notice everything about her, so you'll be off to a good start (and the same goes for shoes!!!)  

So Gentlemen, let me by your guide to the ever intimidating, confusing, and women centric worlds of jewelry.

Ladies, let me be your insider to the latest trends, styles, and newness and I welcome you to share with me your experiences and insight to jewelry.

My first advice to the men, jewelry isn't always about the expensive diamonds and pearls.  It's really all about the beauty of it and how it makes her feel.  You can easily make her feel adored with an inexpensive piece of jewelry (what we like to refer as "affordable luxury.")  You shouldn't have to take a loan out or skip golf this week to get her a beautiful gift.  

And ladies, be patient with the men, its takes enough courage and patience to even look at jewelry and no subtle hints.  If you like a certain type of earring, tell him.  He probably won't know the different between a stud, dangle, or hoop.  

I welcome comments and suggestions.

Until next time..

JC