Jewelry for the Holidays

Is your wife hinting that she'd love a unique piece of jewelry this Christmas? Perhaps she hasn't even given you a clue that she'd appreciate that kind of gift, but you know her well enough to realize that receiving a piece of jewelry on Christmas Eve or on Christmas morning would thrill her. Whatever the reason that you have chosen to shop for jewelry for your wife's Christmas gift, from buying unique jewelry pieces to arranging for estate jewelry repair, here are some ideas that might help you make this Christmas gift one that your wife will truly love and appreciate.

Shop Creatively 

Of course you could go to a regular jewelry store or to the jewelry section of a department store and you would more than likely find beautiful pieces of jewelry. However, if you are looking for one-of-a-kind jewelry items, consider being creative as you do your shopping. For example, find out when and where there will be estate sales in your city or in a town that is close by. Don't feel that you will only find exquisite jewelry in neighborhoods that have expensive homes in them. You might be surprised at the beautiful jewelry that somebody in an apartment is selling. Take time to find exactly the right piece. For example, if your wife loves animals, think about focusing on jewelry pieces that feature animals in their design. Think of how happy your wife would be if you bought her an antique Scotty dog pin that has a collar made of tiny rubies.

Arrange For Repairs 

If you find just the right piece of jewelry, but it is damaged, think of purchasing it, anyway. For example, if you bought the Scotty dog pin and the clasp was broken, a jeweler who specializes in estate jewelry repair services would more than likely be prepared to replace the clasp with one that is true to the style of the time that the pin was made. The same goes for other jewelry pieces. For example, perhaps you have found a beautiful watch that your wife would wear for special occasions. If it is damaged, it can probably be repaired. The estate jewelry repair service would more than likely have experts who have the training and the experience to know how antique watches are designed, and they will have the right tools and the right pieces needed to repair the watch.