Jewellery Buying Tips - Make Sure You Get What You Really Want

The 'right' Designer Jewellery can be an extraordinarily touching gift to receive, a wonderful luxury to wear and a lasting memory to treasure. But, the 'right' jewellery can also be a nightmare to find, especially when buying for yourself!

Well-stocked jewellers are spoiling us for choice and this is part of the trouble. With an incomprehensible array of styles, gems, stones and metals available for almost every budget, how can you even begin to make your mind up about what item you really want?

Truthfully, this is a wonderful problem to have. The answer to successfully picking your way through the Aladdin's cave that is today's jewellery market can be simple, pleasurable even. Just follow these tips.

Find a Local Designer Jewellery and Visit Their Boutique

There are two reasons why you should do this. Firstly, they will probably not just stock their own jewellery but also carefully selected ranges from around the world. A great jewellery designer is going to be up to speed with global fashion and they will have handpicked the best of what is available for their boutique. Take a huge shortcut to seeing the very best of the latest trends with very little effort. Stay ahead of the times and you will be able to wear your new necklace for more than just one season.

Secondly, they will probably be designing their own jewellery in line with the latest trends, which means you can buy designer-look items for a fraction of the price.

Service Please!

Did you know that there are aesthetic rules to consider when buying jewellery?

For example: Different metals suit different skin tones, certain necklaces will disguise a pointy chin and some earrings can slim a rounded face.

A good sales person will be able to advise you on the styles of jewellery that work best on you. Read online reviews, ask friends for recommendations and visit a few different boutiques to compare the sales assistants for yourself. Stores that offer great service will have a great reputation and be easy to find.

Design Your Own

You have found an amazing local jewellery designer and sales staff provide great service but the necklace you like doesn't come in white gold, or you want it set with a ruby instead of amber. Ask for a quote on having the piece custom made. Nothing feels as special as custom designed jewellery, it will not normally cost much more than the original. In fact, it can sometimes be cheaper.

Shopping for your own jewellery should be fun - find the right boutique and it will be!