Jewelry for the Holidays

Giving a ring as a gift is a great way to show your love for a person, and it can also be a fine memento to give to someone to help celebrate an occasion. Because a ring does not lose its value, can be worn at nearly any event, and can go with many styles, the next consideration you need to think of when choosing a ring for a gift is how much you can spend. So, to help you in this process, here are some tips to help you choose the right type of ring for a special gift.

Select a Stone

When you walk into a jewelry store, you will be presented with many types of pre-made rings and other types of jewelry. This type of shopping experience makes the selection of your next ring an easy one, but you miss out on building your own ring with the elements you truly want. When you have the option to choose the stone for your ring, you can find a ring you like and switch out the stone for one you like better.

For example, if you find a ring you like but with a sapphire stone set in it, you can ask to switch out the stone for a stone more to your preference. The jeweler will have a variety of loose stones that they can use to set into a ring of your choice or to build a ring from scratch. You can also buy a loose stone and present it to your loved one and allow them to create their own ring design. Ask the jewelry about purchasing a loose stone, or you can look for a gem source that sells them at a discount.

There is a variety of gems you can choose from including precious to semi-precious stones, depending on your budget. For example, you can choose an amethyst, sapphire, garnet, ruby, aquamarine, or diamond gemstone.

Choose the Shape

In addition to selecting the type of gem, you can also select a ring or a loose stone in one of many different cuts. For example, there are options such as round cut, princess, marquis, emerald, asscher, trillion, cushion, pear, or radiant cut.

And if you are buying a diamond ring or a loose diamond, be sure you consider the size of the diamond in addition to its cut. For example, if your budget is limited, you can go for a marquis cut, which can make the stone look larger. Or, if you are buying a loose round or princess cut, look at the width of the diamond in relation to its height. A diamond that is wider is going to look larger than if the stone is tall.