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Jewelry can be a thoughtful and timeless gift – but it’s also a bit of a tricky item to buy for someone else! You have to think about their size, their color preferences, and the style of jewelry they might like. Plus, you’ll need to navigate the constraints of your budget. If you’re wondering how to gift jewelry, this guide is for you.
We’ll go over how to estimate someone else’s ring size, how to select items that they might like, and how to find a trustworthy jeweler in your area. These tips for gifting jewelry should help get you started!
Taking a peek at your giftee’s current selection of jewelry can be hugely helpful in selecting a new piece. This gives you information about their preferred style, as well as the selection they have (and what they might be missing).
If you’re buying jewelry for your significant other, this could be as easy as sneaking a quick peek at their jewelry box when they’re not home. If it’s for a friend or family member, you might need to get creative (see tip #2 below).
You obviously don’t want to involve the giftee in the purchasing process and ruin the surprise – but you can involve their friends or partners! For instance, you could ask your brother-in-law to take a picture of your sister’s jewelry collection and send it to you. Or you could ask your wife’s best friend to come jewelry shopping with you, hoping that she might be able to guide you to something your wife would love!
Most jewelry isn’t too size-sensitive, except for rings. If you plan to gift a ring, you’ll also want to determine the giftee’s size. There are several approaches to this. You could:
If you don’t want to bother with ring sizing while gifting, opt for something like earrings or a necklace.
While online jewelry shopping can present you with thousands of options, nothing beats the service of an in-person jeweler. This is particularly true when you’re buying a gift. A friendly jeweler can help guide you through the process, answer any questions you have, and work with you to find the perfect piece.
Local jewelry shops and coin shops that stock jewelry are the best place to start. If you’re in the greater Seattle area, we hope you’ll trust Bellevue Rare Coins for your next jewelry shopping adventure! We have locations in Bellevue, Lynnwood, Tacoma and Issaquah, and our friendly staff are waiting to serve you. Each location has a unique selection of both modern and antique jewelry items to browse, so you’re sure to find something truly unique for your next jewelry gift.
Make sure to check with the giftee (or someone close to them) to make sure they don’t have a known jewelry allergy. Some people’s skin reacts to certain metals used in lower-cost jewelry – usually nickel or cobalt. These metals are used in precious metal alloys, and are commonly found in budget-friendly jewelry.
If you want to be safe, sticking to sterling silver and/or gold jewelry is a safe bet. With sterling, copper is usually used as the alloy metal, instead of nickel or cobalt.
Instead of just handing a small gift box over, consider trying something fun like a scavenger hunt, a surprise delivery person, or hiding the gift in a common household area for them to stumble upon! While this is completely optional, it can be a fun way to mix it up and surprise the giftee with something unique.
Bellevue Rare Coins is the northwest’s premier destination for diamonds, gemstones, gold and silver jewelry, and even antique jewelry items. We both buy and sell jewelry, so we always have a unique rotating selection of timeless items. We also stock a variety of both traditional and lab-grown diamonds, which can be a more affordable alternative to traditional mined diamonds.
The next time you need the gift of jewelry, please visit our stores in Bellevue, Tacoma, Lynnwood or Issaquah!
