Jewelry gifts for Valentine’s Day are an old standard. I think that jewelry is a special gift for this holiday because jewelry can convey that meaning: love, affection, history. I also believe that jewelry is a popular gift from men to women because it allows them to express their feelings without having to speak.

Regardless of what makes jewelry a popular Valentine’s Day gift, it’s important to choose and give a gift that’s just right. Below are the most common mistakes men make when choosing and gifting jewelry for Valentine’s Day.

1. Think only in terms of red gemstone jewelry.

Don’t get me wrong, ruby ​​and garnet gemstone jewelry is a traditional and meaningful gift. But it’s also in every jewelry box in every store!

Ruby jewelry has a special meaning for Valentine’s Day. Rubies are a symbol of friendship and love. Garnet, the January birthstone is also a symbol of love.

However, if your Valentine is like me, I have earrings, rings, bracelets and pendants with ruby ​​and garnet stones. In fact, I have several earrings and pendants with these stones.

So the red stones may be a bit of an overkill. Instead, think pink, purple, and blue gemstones. There are so many stones with special meanings and in special configurations that you really are limited to thinking only of Ruby and Garnet.

2. Think only of hearts.

I love hearts. I have them in every style, material, and gemstone imaginable. Hearts are absolutely the universal symbol of Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day hearts come in flowers, candy boxes, and every imaginable item possible. So when you think of your Valentine, do you want to be one more or someone who thinks beyond the rest?

Think circle jewelry, infinity symbols, and Journey jewelry. All of these styles have special meaning, especially for long-term Valentine’s couples.

3. Are diamonds a girl’s best friend?

Well, okay, they probably are. But are they the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? If you are on a budget, diamonds can be expensive, beyond some budgets.

Try to think of non-inexpensive diamond “accent” pieces. These really aren’t diamonds that are a girl’s best friend. These are a bit of sparkle that barely makes the definition of a diamond.

However, look for sterling silver settings with smaller but prettier diamonds. These are really unique and cool!

4. Not her style!

First, determine your style. Does she work outside the home and, if so, what does she wear on a daily basis: nurse uniform, business suit, khakis, and sweater?

What she wears on a daily basis will help you decide what jewelry to buy. The larger, more substantial, and more expensive pieces are really for evening, and if worn during the day, they are for women who wear high-end business suits or have high-profile executive jobs.

But most of us don’t dress like this every day. In fact, my favorite pieces are the ones I can wear with jeans and a night out. Think simple but unique pieces, with gemstones that are 2-4 carats of jewelery.

For diamonds, it’s a bit more difficult as the carat size varies depending on the type of piece. Stick with 1-2 carat diamond earrings or 1 carat gold less than diamonds in a necklace or pendant.

5. I saw that necklace in every ad and in every store everywhere!

I don’t know of any woman who buys a dress that she has seen on 5 other women. Women don’t want to look like the women next to her.

And women really don’t like having the same piece of jewelry that everyone else in the office got for Valentine’s Day!

Look at ads and browse websites for ideas, but pick something you don’t see at the mall. You want your gift to be unique like your love!

6. Too big/too small, not right!

This tip is highly tailored to your special someone. Is she tall, short, slim or full figured? The size of the pendants, necklaces and earrings should reflect the height of the woman.

You wouldn’t want to choose a small gift for a full figured woman, she would get lost in it. By the very nature, you would not want to choose a large gemstone for a petite woman, as it would make her look very heavy.

This is where gemstone jewelry can really help. Gemstones come in all sizes and can be grouped with other jewelry to allow them to go from small to large, all at prices that fit most budgets. As the baby bear would say, this gift is perfect!

7. A meaningless gift.

Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating your love. Yes, I know it’s a greeting card party. But you can do so much more if you find a piece of jewelry that “speaks” to you.

Men can talk to jewels, you just have to learn the language. Spend a few minutes looking at jewelry websites and you will learn absolutely more about gold, diamonds and gemstones than you thought possible. Find a piece that says “I love you”!

This process will result in a thoughtful, unique and meaningful gift for your Valentine.