Flowers and chocolates are a great place to start when buying Valentine’s Day gifts, but if your relationship is growing more committed, you’ll want to give something significant and enduring to your sweetheart, too. Gold and gemstone jewelry, with its beauty and timelessness, is the perfect way to represent the strength of your bond. When you buy a piece of romantic jewelry for your partner, you send the message that you want your relationship to last forever.
Jewelry is also considered a “classic” gift; it appreciates in value, it won’t fall out of fashion, and most people don’t outgrow it, even as their tastes change. Today, jewelry also has a strong unisex appeal, with men increasingly adopting this form of personal ornamentation. In fact, according to the market research firm Euromonitor International, global sales of fine jewelry for men increased by 22% between the years 2012-2017, and sales continue to climb. Simply put, regardless of your partner’s gender, age, or tastes, fine jewelry is a gift that he or she will treasure for a lifetime.
If you’re not sure how to pick the perfect piece for your loved one, check out the list of suggestions below:
Luxury watches
If your loved one is conservative in his or her fashion choices, a luxurious watch is probably the perfect romantic gift idea. Considered the most traditional form of jewelry for men, branded watches convey an aura of old-world sophistication that’s both powerful and elegantly understated.
For women, our range of authentic Swarovski crystal jewelry watches update the concept of decorative timepieces with a beautiful, glittering touch. If your wife or girlfriend is the active, sporty type, she’ll probably prefer a watch over dangling earrings or necklaces, because watches are easy to wear – without sacrificing glamour.
Matching custom jewelry
Commissioning matching “his and hers” custom jewelry is the ultimate romantic gesture: When you have jewelry designed just for you and your partner, you create a deeply personal gift that’s as unique as your relationship.
At Elegant Goldsmiths in Toronto, you can select meaningful elements that symbolize who you and your partner are as people and weave them together into matching rings, pendants, or bracelets. Some couples engrave their initials into custom jewelry, incorporate their birthstones, or select designs based on their shared religious faith – the choice is really up to you. If you’re not sure what to create, our team of designers will help you brainstorm ideas.
When you wear matching couples jewelry, you’ll feel like a part of your loved one is always with you, even if you’re separated by many miles. For this reason, matching jewelry is a great choice for couples who have to travel frequently for work. It’s also perfect for couples celebrating a lengthy marriage, and those who have a strong sentimental streak.
Diamond jewelry
Though all gemstones are beautiful, nothing says “love” like a diamond. As the world’s premiere emblem of eternal devotion, diamond jewelry carries an unparalleled emotional weight. Purchasing a set of diamond jewelry for your partner is like buying your first car or house together: It clearly demonstrates that you’re committed to your relationship for the rest of your life, no matter what happens. It’s an investment in your future, one that will become a precious heirloom you can pass on to your children and grandchildren.
If you’re already married, our matching diamond earring and necklace sets will complement your wife’s engagement ring and commemorate your vows. (For an even more romantic gesture, consider giving your wife her new jewelry during a vow renewal ceremony.) If you aren’t married yet but feel sure that your girlfriend is the “one,” Valentine’s day is the perfect occasion to propose with one of our diamond engagement rings.
Do You Have Questions About Buying Valentine’s Day Jewelry? We Can Help!
Many people have misconceptions about buying fine jewelry. You might think that “real” jewelry is always very expensive, for example, when gold and gemstone jewelry is actually available at a wide range of different price points. You might also believe that only large gemstones catch the light well (and therefore make a piece of jewelry striking), but in reality, the quality and the cut of a gemstone often matters more than its size.
The team at Elegant Goldsmiths can help you find the right piece of jewelry to match your budget, your loved one’s style, and your relationship goals.
To learn more, contact us online or visit one of our diamond and gold jewelry stores in Brampton, Guelph, or London, Ontario.