PEARLS & DIAMONDS A GIRLS BEST FRIEND

It has been said that diamonds are a girl's best friend. And then ultra sassy '20s superstar Mae West came along to point out wryly: "I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself." You can rest assured that many women feel the same way. There is something super special about being adorned with jewelry, especially when it comes wrapped in a gift box from your significant other! You really can't go wrong since jewelry is a favorite gift idea among women of all ages and walks of life. There are more varieties of jewelry gifts than this article can possibly cover, but hopefully some of these Christmas gift ideas will move you in the right direction as you begin your Holiday shopping but remember don't over look pre-owned vintage gold, pearl and diamond jewelry.  The quality remains constant when shopping for fine jewelry and the price difference between retail and pre-owned estate can be quite substantial in many cases.



Pearl Jewelry Gift Ideas

You may be shocked to find out that pearls come in more varieties than you ever imagined! Here is just a sampling of the different kinds of pearls:

* Akoya Pearls: These are probably your most popular type of pearl. They come in various natural colors from the white to light pink. Price points vary greatly, whether you're going for a single strand of pearls or you're shopping for top-of-the line Mikimoto pearls which boasts the finest quality of Japanese Akoya pearls that money can buy today's shopper has a variety of styles to choose from.  If your heart is set on a strand of classic Mikimoto pearls but feel they a bit pricey for your budget at this time,  the Blue Lagoon line produced by Mikimoto may offer you an alternative option.

* South Sea Pearls: South Sea pearls are naturally found in areas surrounding the Indian and Pacific Oceans, including Indonesia and the Phillippines. You can find a wide range of pearl colors, including milky white and pink, but one of the highly sought after colors is the Golden South Sea Pearl.


* Tahitian Black Pearls: Black pearls are often seem as quite exotic! This is because black pearls are highly valued and relatively rare. Or at least this was the case before pearls were raised and cultured on farms. Still indeed, the natural black pearl retains its reputation for its one-of-a-kind beauty.

If you're considering pearl jewelry as a gift, you can choose from something as traditional as the single strand princess length pearls or a lovely pair of earrings that would coordinate with the pearls she already owns. A classic pearl bracelet or pendant is also a wonerful alternative. Continuing to popular this season is the vintage cocktail or dinner ring.  There are many styles available from pearl cluster rings to fancy pearl and diamond accent rings. 

Diamond Jewelry Gift Ideas

Will she be pleased to receive some diamond jewelry from Santa? You can bet your bottom dollar she will! While you don't have to pull out all the stops and start shopping for an diamond engagement unless you are going to pop the question over the holidays, you can find some great gifts with diamond accents in our shop. Consider some of these ideas:

* Diamond Accent Jewelry
* Tennis Bracelets
* Diamond Stud Earrings

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