| Valentine's Day is coming soon. Hearts are the | | | | your budget, you can shop for a piece of fine |
| traditional symbol of love, so what could be better | | | | jewelry to express your love. Whether gold, with |
| to give or receive on Valentine's Day than a | | | | gem stones and with or without diamonds, there's |
| heart-shaped piece of jewelry! Heart-shaped | | | | a great selection to be found. If you're looking at |
| jewelry is the perfect way to express your love | | | | diamonds, please be sure to ask about the store's |
| on Valentine's Day - for your spouse, significant | | | | policy on conflict-free diamonds. Sterling Silver |
| other, mother, grandmother, daughter or best | | | | pairs beautifully with red stones, and is less |
| friend. Valentines are typically red, so red stones | | | | expensive. Heart-shaped pendants are always |
| also represent Valentine's Day. | | | | popular. |
| Charms and charm bracelets are fashionable, | | | | Valentine's themed gem stones would include |
| whether the traditional chain-and-charm type or | | | | rubies and garnets, both rich red jewels. Rubies |
| the more contemporary modular charm bracelets. | | | | can be pretty expensive, while garnets are lovely |
| Charms can represent meaningful occasions or | | | | and can be found at more reasonable prices. How |
| interests, with the heart front and center. So, | | | | about a Native American inspired silver piece |
| how to choose and where to shop? First of all, | | | | made with red coral? If you're looking for |
| give yourself plenty of time to think about it - | | | | something original, unusual or arty, check out craft |
| don't wait till the last minute, or you may find less | | | | shows, small gift shops, and of course on line. is a |
| selection and more stress. What kind of jewelry | | | | web site for artists to sell their work. You'll find a |
| does she wear now? Is she more traditional, or | | | | large array of handmade jewelry there. |
| more flamboyant and "out there"? Is she petite, | | | | Shopping on line, while convenient and fast, |
| or a taller person who can wear bigger jewelry? | | | | requires some caution. Look at what's available on |
| There's an overwhelming selection out there, | | | | eBay, for example, and be sure that the seller |
| whether in jewelry shops, antique shops or on | | | | has excellent feedback and ratings from buyers. |
| line, so where do you begin to look? Does she | | | | Feel free to ask the seller any questions. You |
| love vintage jewelry? Would fine gemstones be | | | | should feel comfortable about the seller and his or |
| more the ticket? How about something hand | | | | her products. If you do buy on line, be sure to |
| made, or something funky and fun? Give it some | | | | purchase at least a week before Valentine's Day, |
| thought, and start planning. | | | | to allow time for shipping. |
| Let's look at vintage jewelry first. If you have the | | | | And don't forget the guys - red ruby or garnet |
| time to search antique shops, you might find a | | | | rings and cuff links are available too...or a ruby |
| gorgeous piece from the past. Red rhinestones | | | | stud earring. Check on line or at a jewelry store. |
| adorning a pin or pendant, red enamel on a | | | | Shopping for just the right Valentine's gift can be |
| brooch, anything red will represent your heart on | | | | fun - if you plan ahead and get an idea of what |
| your Valentine gift. | | | | you're looking for. A lovely piece of jewelry, plus |
| Jewelry stores are promoting Valentine's Day gift | | | | some champagne and chocolate will make for a |
| jewelry starting right about now. Depending upon | | | | very happy Valentine's Day! |