| You like her a lot. In fact, given some time, she | | | | "Royalites". These are stones that simulate |
| may even turn out to be "the one". But you're | | | | diamonds to a "T" . When set in sterling silver or a |
| not sure yet - and you don't want to rush things. | | | | plated metal, they can be very inexpensive - with |
| Or lead her on.So . . . how do you handle "gifting" | | | | an expensive look and feel - and every woman |
| holidays, like Valentine's Day or even her | | | | loves them!6. If you just can't figure out your |
| birthday?The answer lies in a secret very few | | | | lady's taste, play it safe with "classic" choices- a |
| men know. That secret is the power of fashion | | | | pair of hoop earrings are a wardrobe staple, as |
| jewelry! I hear ya - you're saying, "What the heck | | | | are a pair of CZ stud earrings - which now come |
| is fashion jewelry! Isn't all jewelry fashionable?"The | | | | in pieced and clip on styles.7. Always have your |
| answer is yes - but not all fashionable jewelry has | | | | jewelry boxed and professionally wrapped - or |
| to be an expensive commitment! In fact, "fashion | | | | shop in a store that offers free gift boxing. A lot |
| jewelry" is crafted of something other than | | | | of very nice fashion jewelry loses its appeal when |
| precious metals and doesn't contain real | | | | it's presented clipped to a cardboard or in a plastic |
| gemstones - so it costs a lot less.But because | | | | baggie.8. While buying a piece of "heart" jewelry is |
| really good fashion jewelry is simulated to look like | | | | the old Valentine standby - and it still works - |
| the real thing, it becomes a fabulous and tasteful | | | | don't limit your shopping to just "hearts". Any |
| gift - one that tells your lady you think she's | | | | type of pendant, earrings, bracelet or pin carries |
| special, without having to make a major | | | | the same sentiment as a heart - so if you see |
| commitment.Buying A Woman Jewelry: What To | | | | something you like, buy it!9. Finally, I'm going to let |
| Look ForWhile I'm certain you'll have no problems | | | | you in on the biggest secret of all: In a woman's |
| finding a vast array of fashion jewelry, particularly | | | | hierarchy of thinking, even fashion jewelry has |
| online, there is the good, the bad, and the "you're | | | | levels of commitment! ( We can't help it - we |
| better off buying her a blender " styles. So if | | | | attach romance to everything! ) So to help you |
| you're thinking about choosing a piece, we at | | | | match your gift with your current level of |
| CountryDutchess Jewelry think there are a few | | | | feelings, here's how it goes:* Rings - even |
| things you need to know.1. Use your "eye" to | | | | inexpensive ones, always carry an "unspoken" |
| choose jewelry that simply looks "real". It should | | | | promise of more to come. If you're not sure |
| mimic the look of expensive jewelry like genuine | | | | there is more to come, don't buy her a ring of |
| gemstones or a precious metal. If you wouldn't | | | | any kind.* Pendants - This is the next level of |
| expect to see a neon pink stone or a green | | | | commitment jewelry - not quite as romantic as a |
| rubber bracelet band in a "good" jewelry store, | | | | ring, but when you think about the idea that she's |
| then don't buy one in a fashion jewelry store.2. | | | | wearing it next to her heart. . . well you get the |
| Remember that bigger is not always better - well | | | | idea!* Earrings are a great gift because they let |
| at least not in jewelry. So by pass the | | | | her know you are looking at her face! And the |
| knuckle-to-knuckle rings or huge sparkly earrings | | | | great thing about earrings is, if she's already your |
| and again choose pieces that look as if they could | | | | one and only, she'll take them as a sign of your |
| be real. No one is going to wear a stone the size | | | | truest love. If she's not yet yours alone, she'll |
| of the Hope Diamond - but a pair of earrings that | | | | view earrings as a sign you're really interested - |
| could be one or two carats in size is going to look | | | | but she still has a ways to go.* Bracelets are the |
| classy and real.3. Think about what your lady | | | | least "committed" piece of jewelry - yet they are |
| wears - and then look for pieces that will fit into | | | | a great way to show her she's important and you |
| her wardrobe. Does she wear lots of suits -with | | | | like her. Buy your lady a bracelet and she'll know |
| pins on her lapel? Then choose a pin. Have you | | | | you're interested - and that you have great taste |
| never seen her without a dangly bracelet ? Then | | | | - but you won't be wearing your heart on your |
| look for a bangle or charm bracelet.Will she never | | | | sleeve!* Pins are the gift with the least |
| go out of the house without her earrings ? Buy | | | | commitment - a perfect choice for that gal you |
| her a pair - and if you're not sure if her ears are | | | | just met, or one who will probably never be more |
| pierced, buy her clip-on earrings because they can | | | | than just a friend. Also the perfect choice for |
| be worn by anyone!4. Is your gal strictly a "jeans | | | | your Mom, your sister, or as a holiday or birthday |
| and cowboy boot" kind of lady? Trust me, she still | | | | gift for a female boss or co-worker.Victoria |
| loves jewelry! Go for Southwest styles made of | | | | Winston is a former fashion model and now the |
| simulated turquoise or amber.5. Is your gal a | | | | style director of - an online fashion jewelry, |
| glamour girl - who loves satins and silks? Look for | | | | accessory and gift shop. |
| Cubic Zirconias -also known as CZ's - or | | | | |