Explore the Far Reaches of Her Jewelry Box

If your girlfriend has a jewelry box, you have a great chance to do some undercover work and find out what she likes – and more importantly, what she doesn’t like. Take a look through the jewelry items she has accumulated over the years. Are there pieces in there you never remember seeing her wear? If so, that gives you a good indication of what not to buy.

 If you spot a pair of jade or ruby earrings that have not adorned her ear since you have been a couple, you can cross that right off your list. She clearly does not like colored stones in her jewelry, at least not large and garish ones.

 If you spot that pattern, you might want to go with something simple and elegant, like a classic pair of understated diamond earrings. Even if they look small to you, your girlfriend will appreciate the beauty of the diamonds and their impressive quality.

 Quality always trumps quantity when it comes to buying diamond jewelry, and diamond earrings are certainly no exception. It is much better to buy a diamond with a smaller carat size but superior quality than a large and seemingly impressive stone that is filled with flaws. Even if you cannot spot the inclusions and imperfections in the diamond, chances are your girlfriend will be able to.

Get to Know Her Tastes

You can learn a lot from what your girlfriend does not like, taking note of the pieces of jewelry that have been unworn and unloved at the bottom of her jewelry box. But you can learn just as much by observing what she does wear and mimicking those styles when you get ready to go shopping.

 If your girlfriend is like many women, she probably has a few classic and beloved pieces of jewelry that she goes to again and again. Whether it is a diamond watch that she wears to every dinner out and special occasion or a classic choker she loves to wear to work, you can take your cues from the pieces she favors.

 The more you know about your girlfriend’s taste and style, the easier it will be to choose the perfect earrings for her. If you are in the market for an expensive pair, you probably already know your girlfriend pretty well, but that does not mean you cannot learn even more.

Seek Out the Right Advice

If you are on good terms with your girlfriend’s girlfriends, it is time to put those relationships to good use. Ask them what she might like and what kind of jewelry she favors. You might even want to show them a couple of your gift ideas and see what they have to say. There is nothing like the eyes of a discerning young lady to let you know if you are on the right track or off on a harmful tangent.

 Her parents can be a great source of inspiration as well. After all, her mom and dad have known her longer than anyone else on the planet, and they will know what she likes and does not like better than even her closest friends. Take their advice seriously, then start shopping for the perfect gift.

 Nothing can make the search for the perfect earrings totally stress-free, but the more you know about her taste in jewelry, her personal style and the things she likes the easier it will be. A classic set of earrings makes a great gift for just about any occasion, from Valentine’s Day to Christmas. The key is learning as much as you can before you start your shopping trip.