| The holiday season is quickly approaching, and as | | | | popularity, with companies like Danforth Diamond |
| the days get shorter we are quickly being | | | | and Kay Jewelers promoting this necklace with its |
| presented with the thought that the season for | | | | string of diamonds that can be set in both white |
| giving will soon be upon us. But what to get the | | | | gold and yellow gold. This necklace is perfect for |
| special people in our lives? Jewelry is always in | | | | couples that are just dating, have just married, or |
| fashion. The size is always right and every | | | | have been married for years. |
| woman will tell you you can never have too much | | | | If the Journey Diamond Necklace isn't quite to the |
| jewelry or too many pairs of shoes! There are so | | | | recipient's taste, there are always a host of |
| many choices that it can be hard to know what's | | | | necklaces with both pendants and jewels that can |
| right for the person we're shopping for. With that | | | | fit with any person's style, be it high fashion or |
| in mind, here is some advice on what to shop for | | | | jeans and a t-shirt, in a variety of metals and with |
| this holiday season, starting at the top and | | | | numerous precious stones. |
| working our way down. | | | | Bracelets |
| Earrings | | | | White gold, yellow gold, diamonds - it can be |
| No matter the taste in earrings of the person | | | | tricky to decide on which bracelet to give as a |
| you're buying for, you can find them a nice pair | | | | holiday gift. While the decision between white gold |
| by spending a little time doing some digging. The | | | | and yellow gold is more of a personal taste issue, |
| choices in earrings range from hoops to studs | | | | the styles in each range from simple bangles to |
| with a short stop in the dangle range. With | | | | charm bracelets that can be personalized both by |
| earrings being made in every metal imaginable, | | | | the gift giver and the person receiving the gift. If |
| you can find them in white gold, yellow gold, silver | | | | the person you're giving the gift to doesn't want |
| and palladium. You can add gemstones or | | | | too many things dangling from a bracelet, keeping |
| diamonds to really make an impression, but | | | | it to something simpler like a gold bangle bracelet |
| whatever the case, there is something out there | | | | is probably the better way to go. |
| for absolutely every taste. | | | | Of course, diamonds never go out of fashion, and |
| Keep in mind your recipients' taste when | | | | when most people think of bracelets around the |
| purchasing as well as their lifestyle. If buying for | | | | holidays they think of the Diamond Tennis |
| somebody with small children, avoid hoop or | | | | Bracelet. Available in just about any metal, the |
| dangle earrings in favor of studs. Good advice is | | | | diamond tennis bracelet, and really any diamond |
| to look for studs with a security clasp as this will | | | | bracelet, is a great compliment to any style and is |
| give the wearer peace of mind that the earrings | | | | always a sure hit at the holiday season. |
| will not easily fall off and be lost. Many jewelers | | | | Rings |
| can swap out current clasps for the security type. | | | | Of course, no discussion about jewelry shopping |
| It may cost a little more, but it's definitely worth | | | | would be complete without mentioning rings. Of |
| it. Every woman will tell you that earrings can | | | | course "rings" doesn't have to mean diamond |
| easily get lost! If all of their jewelry is either silver | | | | engagement rings, though there is certainly much |
| or white gold, keep it along those lines, or buy | | | | to be said about a holiday proposal. Diamond rings |
| some palladium jewelry. Also keep in mind that | | | | that don't have a commitment attached to them |
| some people do have allergies to certain metals, | | | | come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and fashions, |
| and buying them a pair of earrings that they'll be | | | | from the simple to the gaudy. Picking the right |
| allergic to will certainly take some of the | | | | one as a holiday gift is simply a matter of |
| specialness out of the moment. | | | | knowing what best fits the style, taste, and |
| Necklaces | | | | lifestyle of the person you giving it to. Having a |
| A lot of the rules that applied to earrings also | | | | budget limit doesn't hurt either. |
| apply to necklaces. Avoid necklaces that hang too | | | | Rings at the holidays aren't limited to those with |
| low for those with small children or who work in | | | | diamonds attached to them. There are plenty of |
| the nursing field. Small children and patients may | | | | rings with colored gemstones that make excellent |
| try and grab for the necklace chain, resulting in a | | | | presents. Also, with colored gems you can pick a |
| broken necklace . You can choose a variety of | | | | ring that matches the recipient's favorite color or |
| chain lengths and most jewelers can easily | | | | signifies their birthdate, making the present even |
| shorten the chain length on a necklace. Don't be | | | | more personal. |
| afraid to ask for this. Most women love wearing a | | | | Plan Ahead |
| necklace and finding one that can be worn | | | | In the end, shopping for jewelry at the holidays |
| everyday is a true treasure! A simple charm | | | | involves patience, so plan ahead. Whether you're |
| hanging on a chain is beautiful and timeless. | | | | shopping online or going to an actual store, the |
| Choosing a necklace with a yellow gold chain and a | | | | holiday shopping experience can be a stressful |
| white gold charm or diamond is especially versatile | | | | one, so give yourself plenty of time to do all of |
| because it can always be worn with white or | | | | your shopping and you'll not only avoid raising your |
| yellow toned jewelry. | | | | blood pressure, but you'll find a better selection of |
| The Journey Diamond Necklace has grown in | | | | jewelry to give this holiday season. |