Were you given a gift or did you give someone jewelry which was passed down, and now you may feel uncertain about the value or the gesture about the gift?
Junk?
Or extremely rare with an unimaginable value or simply
priceless?
Any festive season ushers in joy and merry making and Christmas was no exception. The back-to-back thrill of X-mas and New Year fueled with presenting gifts to your loved ones. Whether that special someone is new in your life or has been with you through your ups and downs, the best way to express your love is through a shiny piece of jewelry. The following lines explain how jewelry can be an ideal gift for your loved ones.
What is the value?
I have worked on old, very old jewelry which after careful inspections, I realized that it is worth nothing more than its sentimental value. I have also worked on pieces which seemingly “junk”, which turned up to be an extremely rare piece with an unimaginable value or simply priceless.
Jewelry has no Size Limitations:
May gifts can be either smaller or larger than the ideal body size of the person you are presenting the item to. For example, clothing such as jeans or blouse can end in disappointment or even embarrassment if they’re too small or too large for the receiver. However, when it comes to jewelry, you don’t have to worry about size and even in case of finger rings, you have the option of customizing them.
A Timeless Asset:
There is no denial that jewelry is an asset that remains timeless. If during Christmas you gave beautiful jewelry to your loved one which is passed down the generations. It was certainly one way of rekindling and renewing your love for your family through each passing generation, and jewelry is one of the few timeless gifts to pass down during special moments or events
A Gift which is a Worthy Financial Investment:
You may not be aware but jewelry is among the very few items whose value may increase with the passage of time. This makes jewelry a financially profitable investment for gifting your spouse or some other loved one.
Jewelry is Low on Maintenance:
With very little to take care of, jewelry becomes an effective low-maintenance gift. All you have to do is purchase or give a lovely ring for a special person in your life and may need normal wear and tear repair maintenance and regular cleaning all your life.
An Ideal Gifting Idea for All:
Although, it is a tradition for women to receive more jewelry as gifts in comparison to men during the Christmas season, great gifts are available for both men and women of all ages. Be it a pair of dangling earrings for your sister or bracelet for your grandma or even a necklace/chain for your brother, you can always bank on jewelry for making your loved ones happy.
It is the Best Way to Express Your Love:
Gifting a piece of jewelry to your spouse is a way to express your affection towards that person. Generation after generation has witnessed couples expressing love for each other by exchanging rings. And today, simple finger rings have been replaced by expensive solitaires and platinum bands. Valentine’s Day in few weeks away, so plan out in advance what you want to gift your spouse and make sure that you select something that fits within your budget (Paying more, does not make you generous).
You can always get the right advise from a professional jewelry & watch appraiser before investing in jewelry whether it was during Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Birthday, Anniversary or just-because, make sure that you get expert advice from an experienced jewelry professional so that your money does not go down the drain.
Jack Ghazalian
Diploma Member of the Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association (GIA)
Diplomate by the International School of Gemology as a Registered Gemologist Appraiser
Certified & Registered Jewelry Appraiser in Newport Beach and throughout Orange County, Los Angeles & San Diego