| Jewelry as a gift has always been a traditional | | | | become moist with perfume or perspiration. However, |
| favorite for women. Women love to wear jewelry and | | | | it's important to know that not all dyed gemstones |
| the more they have the better. | | | | have this problem. Use your best judgment when |
| When you are buying a gift of jewelry, it may help to | | | | selecting colorful gemstone jewelry. If a color looks |
| take along an already-owned piece to compare length. | | | | unnatural and thick, it is more likely to be a dye that |
| If this is not possible then select a princess length | | | | may rub off onto the skin. |
| necklace (17- 19 inches in length). This is an excellent | | | | The size of the jewelry is also important. Would she |
| choice if you are not certain which strand length is | | | | use chunkier beads and pendants or smaller and lighter |
| most appropriate. | | | | jewelry? |
| Another thing to consider before buying jewelry is | | | | Think about her lifestyle. Would she prefer simple |
| whether she prefers to wear silver or gold-toned | | | | jewelry for daily wear or more elegant, dangling |
| pieces. Sterling silver jewelry is affordable and very | | | | pieces? |
| versatile. | | | | Finally, consider buying designer handmade beaded |
| Find if she is allergic to metal. Jewelry allergy is a | | | | jewelry created with semiprecious gemstones, |
| common complaint from many people. The main | | | | Swarovski crystals, glass and other fine materials. You |
| cause of these allergies is the nickel content present in | | | | can find unique designs that are beautiful and |
| jewelry. Pure gold and silver metal are too soft and | | | | affordable. |
| have nickel added to make them hard. For gold, less | | | | Regardless of what jewelry you choose, this is a gift |
| the karat value more shall be the nickel content. | | | | she will never forget. After all, no woman can have |
| Avoid dyed gemstones; some of them can leave | | | | enough jewelry. |
| temporary color streaks on the skin when they | | | | |