Christmas Jewels: How to Pick the Perfect Present

When you take time to select the perfect present for everyone on your Christmas shopping list, people will take notice of the effort. If you decide to give someone jewelry for Christmas, base the gift-giving decision on what you know about the person, such as their favorite color, birth month, or even their favorite country if they have one.

If you don’t know them that well, you can still take their age into account to help narrow down which present to give them. No matter who you plan to give a gift to this Christmas, there is a perfect jewel for everyone.

Celebrate a big event

Perhaps this year meant something extra special to someone because of a wedding, anniversary, graduation, or birth and you want to give them a gift to remember and cherish it. There are traditions that are passed down from one culture’s generation to the next and certain gemstones can commemorate every single one of them.

For example, for the month of December, the birthstones are typically a shade of blue and Turquoise is one of the most cherished gemstones.

For wedding anniversaries, a different gemstone signifies each year or decade of marriage. For example, turquoise is also a symbol of 11 years together. Other popular gemstones include pearl for the 3^rd and 30^th and diamond for the 60^th year.

Gemstone location

You can also give the perfect gemstone to someone as a way to remember a vacation or some other location that a person cherishes. For example, if a person loves the Bahamas or tropical countries, why not consider a Larimar gemstone? This beautiful opaque blue gemstone can only be found in the Dominican Republic of the Caribbean and will be sure to remind them of the ocean.

The stone is named “Larimar” because it’s a combination of the name of the discoverer’s daughter, Larissa, and the Spanish name for sea, “mar.” Such a gemstone or any other is perfect for the world traveler who will think about their favorite spot every time they glance at it.

Gemstones for men

Brilliant gemstones can be the perfect gift for any male friend, family member, or significant other in your life as well. Amber is a versatile gemstone—each one is unique and can be classified into seven separate forms. Consider a belt buckle with a golden or dark onyx shade of Amber set in the middle or even as cufflinks which can be the perfect gift for someone if an important event is coming up or to celebrate a job promotion this year.

Other popular gemstones for men include the Garnet and Lapis Lazuli. Of course, if he has a favorite sports team or color, you can select a gemstone based on this color and have it set with another accessory piece such as a new wristwatch.

A unique twist

When you select a gemstone to give to someone, it does not have to be a typical diamond, ruby, or emerald for a classic look that has been worn for decade after decade. Consider an uncommon gemstone that is as unique as the person who opens the present. Younger generations enjoy wearing the latest and most popular shades of color and the following gemstone suggestions will surely grab their attention.

The gemstone, Topaz, for example comes in a variety of colors that is enough to match the rainbow. Blue Topaz is probably the most common shade, but natural pink is rare and orange is one of the the birthstones for the month of November besides Citrine.

Tourmaline is another suggestion that can also come in different shades and mixes including mouth-watering watermelon with one half a deep magenta and the other half a bright emerald color. Brazil has a large variety of different colors of Tourmaline, but the most common colors for mined Tourmaline is usually either blue or green.

If you want to capture every shade for the person who cannot make up their mind about which one they like the most, consider selecting a precious Opal that has been mined in Australia.

There are a variety of different beautiful and unique gemstones to choose from to give to anyone for this Christmas holiday. To find the perfect gemstone for the person in your life, take time to think about which gemstone might mean the most to them.