Buying Fine Jewelry for Your Partner

Christmas may be over, but there are plenty more holidays that give you the opportunity to show your loved one how special they are to you. TwoBirch may specialize in engagement rings, wedding bands, and ring enhancers, but we also give you options for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, an anniversary, or a birthday. Buying fine jewelry for your partner is no easy task.  That is because everyone has different taste in what kind of jewelry they like to wear.

At TwoBirch, we know buying fine jewelry for your loved one is more than just a purchase. It’s a gift that symbolizes your love, commitment, and passion for your relationship.  We’ve put together a guide to steer you away from a faux pas and towards the perfect piece.  This guide will help you through your search for that unique necklace, bracelet, ring.

Step One to Buying Fine Jewelry:  Make it Occasion-Appropriate

When buying fine jewelry as a gift, there is a bit of a hierarchy to each kind of jewelry. Rings, for instance, are at the top of the jewelry pyramid.  They should be reserved for extra special occasions.  Some of those occasions are engagements, significant anniversaries, extra special birthdays. If you buy someone an expensive ring, you are making a symbolic statement about commitment and devotion.

Rings are a surefire way to show your partner how committed you are to your relationship.  They should be reserved for those extra, extra special occasions.

If you’re looking for a unique way to say ‘I love you,’ simple diamond earring studs are rarely a misstep. They go beautifully with any outfit.  They will remind them that you went the extra mile for them every time they look in the mirror. Necklaces are also great options for an extra special gift.  They require you to know more about your partner’s taste to ensure you get the right one.

Step Two to Buying Fine Jewelry: A Jewelvestigation

Deciding what kind of piece they’ll like is the easy part. What style they want, on the other hand, can be a bit more difficult to discern. The best thing to do to make sure you understand your partner’s taste in jewelry is to take a look at what they already wear. Do they mostly wear stud earrings, or do they like flashier dangly ones? Are the necklaces they wear ornate or do they wear pieces with a simple pendant? Do they love silver and avoid gold most of the time? Being observant can help you find jewelry that shows them you know them and what they like.

Taking a look at the jewelry they have in the cupboard but never wear can help you figure out what they don’t like. Do they have a pair of heart-shaped diamonds lying in their jewelry box that you have never seen them wear? That might be a hint that they are into more straightforward cuts like the princess cut or round studs. Knowing what styles to avoid entirely will bring you a step closer to the perfect pieces.

Some people prefer simpler designs for their earrings, like this princess cut. Figure out if your partner likes the minimalist look or something more ornate.  This will be the key to buying fine jewelry for your partner.

Step Three to Buying Fine Jewelry: Double-Check

But the most effective tactic to make sure you get your partner a piece they like—and I know this sounds crazy—is to ask! You can work in subtle questions about their taste and style without giving your plans for that special gift away. For instance, a lot of people don’t like wearing bracelets because they get in the way, so if you notice your partner rarely wears anything on their wrists, ask why. It may be because they don’t like that kind of jewelry, or just because they don’t have any individual pieces worth wearing yet. That’s where you can come in!

If your partner is a little picky, and you’re still struggling to commit to a piece because you’re not 110% sure they’ll love it, TwoBirch offers e-gift cards. They never expire, can be sent directly to their email, and lets them choose what particular piece they want. You may not get the satisfaction of their absolute shock when they open up a jewelry box, but for some people, browsing for jewelry is as fun as wearing it, so you’re giving the gift of fine jewelry and a shopping spree.

When it comes to gifts, it indeed is the thought that counts. If you get your partner a piece of fine jewelry, chances are they’ll feel loved and appreciated, no matter what it is. But we all want to give the people we love gifts that genuinely take their breath away, and there are few better ways to do that than with a beautiful piece of jewelry that is perfect for them. Do your research, know the occasion, do a little investigating to avoid any style-missteps, and trust that you know your partner better than anybody.