The Men's Manual to Buying Color
It's that special occasion for someone who's special, and you're not sure what the perfect gift should be. But you are sure you need something fast. Flowers are wonderful, but will fade in time, and you want this relationship to last a lifetime.
What about selecting a gift any woman would love to receive, one that will give her years of enjoyment - a gift of colored gemstone jewelry. Not sure where to start? Relax, it's easier than you think.
Just follow these four easy steps:
- The first one is simple. What are her color preferences?
What colors does she wear most often? Sometimes it is easier just to ask--what is her favorite color? Whatever her color preference, your jeweler is sure to have a gemstone he can recommend.
- Find out what is available.
This web section is designed to show you all about the wonderful gemstone possibilities, most of which will bring a smile to that someone special. Once you have found something you like, your jeweler should be able to answer your questions about price and availability.
- Don't think the "4Cs - cut, carat, clarity and color - are just for Diamonds."
They count big time in colored gemstones, click here for the "4Cs"
- Make sure you buy quality.
Remember the bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price. Color and rarity establish quality in a gemstone. Quality determines price. Refer to our section on Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about quality and price. If you have a choice between a small gemstone of better quality or a larger one of lower quality, you may want to go for the smaller one...an investment that will pay off in the long run.
If, however, you are looking to make a statement that is big and bold, most gemstones come in a large range of qualities and sizes that allow you to match your mood with your budget.
