Holiday Jewelry Buying Tips from Barnes Fine Jewelers
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With the holidays coming up fast, we know that sometimes getting the perfect gift is time-consuming and stressful. Below are some things to pay attention to before visiting a jewelry store that will make your gift-purchasing decisions much easier!
Set a budget but be flexible. You may have one thing in mind but see something that totally changes your direction.
Know what color (type) of metal she prefers. Examples include yellow gold, white gold and platinum.
Know her favorite color or stone. White (diamond), blue (sapphire, topaz, spinel or aqua), green (emerald, tourmaline or garnet), pink (tourmaline or garnet), red (ruby, spinel or garnet)
Know what kind of earrings she wears. Does she wear stud earrings (one stone set next to the earlobe) or hoops? Does she like dangling earrings?
Know how long of a chain she likes. When purchasing a pendant for someone, try to notice where they wear their current pendants. Does she wear it close to her neck or down midway on her chest? Noticing these things really shows her how much attention you are paying to her.
Know her ring size. If you don’t know, try to find a ring she only wears occasionally. Bring that with you when you come to the store so that we can find out what size it is. However, if you think she might miss it, put it on your finger and see how far down your finger it goes. It can always be sized after you give it to her, but it is always nice to at least come close to the right size so that she can wear it for a few days first.
Know what jewelry she wears. If you don’t know, the best way to find out is to pay attention for a few days to see what she is wearing. Or you can always just look in her jewelry box!
Lab Grown Diamonds: With the advancement of the quality of lab grown diamonds, they are a good alternative to natural diamonds when it comes to cost. Lab Grown diamonds have reached or are near the bottom of what cost will be so if this is a consideration, buy now. BUT, please be aware that the resale or trade-in value of a lab grown diamonds is mostly non-existent. This is primarily due to the fact that this diamond can be reproduced as opposed to a natural diamond is a hit or miss as to what comes out of the ground. With this in mind, please be aware that because of the popularity of lab grown diamonds, natural diamond cost are down, so if a natural is you preference, now is a good time to buy.
Check her Pinterest page. Most women today have a page where they just click on things they like. Checking there is a good way to find out where her interests lie.
Make sure you go somewhere you feel comfortable. Find a place where the sales associates will spend time helping you find the perfect gift. If you are diamond shopping, make sure you are getting the education you need to make the best decision. At Barnes Fine Jewelry, we love sharing the four Cs of diamond buying with our customers, as well as the origins of all the gemstones available in the colors you are looking for.
Don’t settle. There are custom jewelry stores, like Barnes Fine Jewelry, that given enough time, can create exactly what you want — that perfect one-of-a-kind gift — just for her.
To find the perfect piece of jewelry, please visit Barnes Fine Jewelers, located on the northeast corner of Guadalupe Road and Val Vista Drive in the PetSmart shopping center.
To find the perfect piece of jewelry, please visit Barnes Fine Jewelers, located on the northeast corner of Guadalupe Road and Val Vista Drive in the PetSmart shopping center.
Barnes Fine Jewelers
891 N. Val Vista Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85234
480-545-8585
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