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If you’re looking to get your partner something special for the holidays, fine jewelry is an excellent choice. But when you’re making a significant investment in a gift, you want to make sure he’ll 100% love it, now – and forever. Because men (in general) wear less jewelry than women, what they do wear will always catch the eye and have an effect on their whole look. Here’s a fine jewelry gift guide for him with six tips to picking out a piece of fine jewelry for the special man in your life:
Take inventory
While men’s jewelry can vary from signet rings to neck chains to stud earrings, men tend to switch out their day-to-day jewelry less than women, unless they’re collectors. So first, take inventory of what he already has to make sure your gift doesn’t come too close to something already in rotation. While a woman might need five gold chain necklaces of different widths and lengths (to account for different necklines), a gentleman may only need or want one; maybe two.
Start his collection
Then again, watches are like shoes – can you ever really have enough? There are so many different styles that a guy can wear a different one for every occasion. Consider helping him start a watch collection with a classic like this Men’s Toccata Watch, or add a pièce de résistance to his collection with a more eclectic piece like this Diamond Pavé Golden Bridge Watch by Corum.
Make it meaningful
Think of a way to imbue the gift with a deeper meaning. Did his father or grandfather have a similar piece? Is this something he can pass down to a son one day? Can it be engraved with a special message? That way, even if the watch or cufflinks only come out for special occasions, he will think of the gift’s meaning whenever he puts them on.
See what’s trending
Men who wear jewelry are confident and want to be seen, so do some research into what’s currently trending to ensure he looks and feels au courant in his new piece. Right now neck chains with medallions, black diamonds, pearls, and gender-neutral jewelry are very on-trend for men. This five-stone ring, inspired by traditional Samoan tattooing known as “Tatau,” is a beautiful genderless design that’s striking as a men’s pinky ring.
Consider going custom
Not finding what you’re looking for in stores? Another way to make fine jewelry meaningful is to design it from scratch. The best fine jewelers can help you design a custom piece that meets all your needs. Even better – consider repurposing a family heirloom to create a piece of jewelry he will love and actually wear. His grandmother’s diamond stud earrings could get set into cufflinks, or the stone from his father’s signet ring could be re-set into a necklace medallion.
Pick a superior jeweler that offers white-glove service
If you’re selecting your fine jewelry as a surprise, you may think you don’t care about the level of service – you may even be considering buying online, from a big-box store. But keep in mind that the jewelry you select now will need to be polished and possibly re-sized over time, watches will need new batteries, and if there are any gemstones the settings will need to be checked every few years. These are all reasons you’ll need to go back to the original jewelers, and why it’s important to pick one like Zachary’s Jewelers that can cater to all your needs now and in the future, where the sales associates are really knowledgeable and passionate about fine jewelry, and have the capability to create custom pieces or source unique items for you.
Whatever you end up purchasing, keep in mind his personal style, make the gift uniquely meaningful to your relationship, and ensure the service and experience are top notch – and you can’t go wrong.
I hope this fine jewelry gift guide for him was helpful! Here are links to all the jewelry mentioned in this article, plus a few more ideas:
Under $1,000
Under $10,000
Under $25,000
Under $100,000
Diamond Pavé Golden Bridge Watch
Check out this year’s luxury gift guide for even more gift ideas, and follow me on Instagram @theprimpysheep for style inspiration and product reviews.
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