Men, We Love It When You Surprise Us with Jewelry
Even though I am no longer married, I still think back to when I got engaged and remember how wonderful everything about that evening was. The most amazing part of the night was seeing the ring he had picked out for me – all on his own. All of my girlfriends had been in on choosing their engagement rings. While there is some level of safety in that scenario, it surely eliminates all elements of surprise.
And I love a good surprise.
I was thrilled and deeply impressed with the ring my ex-husband chose to give me when he asked me to marry him. In fact, when I look in my jewelry box now I find that the pieces that I like best are the ones past boyfriends have picked out for me on their own. I love the way those pieces really reflect two things: their own personality and just how well they all knew me and the things I love.
Two Tips for Men:
1. Let Your Own Personality Shine
When you are choosing jewelry for your women, allow some of who you are to come out in the piece. If you’re classic and tailored, don’t be afraid to choose a streamlined design. If you’re whimsical, choose something quirky and off-beat. It’s not as much about what you like, as much as what you ARE LIKE. You want your partner to look at that ring or necklace and know without a doubt that you bought it for her.
2. Know What She Loves
I was just reading an article on the Bella True website called “Color Her World” and it reminded me about how important it is for a man to know certain things about their wife or girlfriend – without having to ask. You should already know her favorite color, her birthstone, colors to which she has an aversion, if she likes dainty or chunky jewelry, etc.
While diamonds and pearls are generally a safe choice, it’s really an amazing feeling to receive a color gem from your man. It’s even more amazing when that gem is one you love. Me? I love amethysts. And, I feel very special when I receive amethyst jewelry without having to ask for it. One thing this article mentioned that I hadn’t even thought about is the fact that “many colored stones are surprisingly affordable.” So, you can wow your woman and not break the bank while doing it.
I went ahead and read through all of the articles on the Bella True “Tips for Guys” section. Finally, a whimsical little set of tutorials that not only seeks to let guys in on what really matters when it comes to buying jewelry, but also succeeds in making the whole process seem a whole lot less intimidating.
Ladies, you might just want to gently forward a couple of their links to your man.
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