If you’re thinking of buying fashion jewelry as a gift for someone, here are some tips on how to find the right pieces.
The first thing to do is consider her personality. Here are some common personality types and ideas on what jewelry to consider for each of them.
The Brainiac:
The intelligent woman is of course smart, a little reserved and usually dresses in simple, practical outfits. This woman prefers jewelry that is classic, understated, and of superior quality. A slim metallic chain in gold or silver would be perfect as a necklace. Consider small studs or understated hoops when buying earrings – they would complement her simple sense of style. For bracelets, choose a slender bracelet such as silver or copper bracelet with small subtle gemstones or beads.
The Romantic:
The romantic lady loves anything that is uber-feminine in nature. She wears floral skirts, short dresses, is frequently found in pastel shades and prints. She likes to feel every inch of being a woman, and her jewelry should match. When shopping for her, consider strings of pearls, long statement earrings, and colorful pendants. Of course, wrap it well.
The Soccer Mom:
The soccer mom is all about practicality and has to keep herself and her busy family on track. Avoid earrings that dangle – she needs studs that do not tangle in her hair or bag. Similarly, choose simple necklaces and bracelets to match. All in all, keep her jewelry simple, and chances are that she will love her new jewelry and appreciate that you took the time to think about her lifestyle.
The Socialite:
The social butterfly is one who is outgoing, friendly, and most often the life of the party. She is a risk taker and will be risky with her jewelry as well. When you’re shopping for her, consider bright, bold colors, interesting textures, and chunky, geometrical designs. Her accessories should be as unique as she is. Fun layers of chains, chunky pendants, bold bangles, and large colorful beads would suit her well.
The Naturalist:
The Nature Lover is one who likes most things in her life to be as natural as pssible – from wearing organic fabrics to eating organic foods – her body is her temple! The colors she chooses are usually subtle earth tones like pastel shades of brown, green, blue, orange, and white. Her jewelry should be made of natural materials as well. While some metals may work well, her jewelry would almost always includes stones – but not necessarily precious stones. A peridot or amethyst pendant and matching bracelet or earrings would be a great choice.
The Eclectic:
Similar to the Socialite, this woman is almost always the center of attention, but bold in a different way. She likes to mix vintage and trendy styles – she will take classic pearls and match them with art deco inspired rhinestone earrings. Shop a mix of vintage and trendy styles to give her the ability to mix and match on a whim.
In conclusion, though there are so many styles to choose from, you can easily narrow it down based on the above guidelines. Often, the person you are shopping for will fall into more than one of the above personalities – so use these ideas as a starting point when exploring the possibilities.
Ash Moosa is founder of Outfit Additions, a women’s fashion gifts and accessories store. View the collection of womens belts, fabric wallets and unique fashion jewelry at their store.
