Fine Jewelry buying guide

Jewelry has been with us since ancient times. In Romania archeologists have discovered jewelry made 7,000 years ago, and the oldest in the world, from 130,000 years ago, were discovered in Croatia. It seems that Neanderthals loved to give expensive gifts.

People have always been attracted to beauty, whether we are talking about Egyptians, Greeks or Italians. Regardless of the origin, jewelry indicates the social level, and the design, stone and metal used for a piece of jewelry always determine the value of the gift

The most expensive gift cannot even be estimated. It’s the Orlov diamond, given by Count Grigory Grigoryevich Orlov in 1774 to Empress Catherine II of Russia as a sign of love.

Even so, the relationship between the two did not end very happily for him. In second place in this top comes the $ 20 million pearl necklace from Cartier, given in 1914 by the American millionaire Morton F. Plant to his wife.

The third is by Prince Guido Henckel von Donnersmarck who in 1900 gifted his second wife with an emerald tiara worth $ 12.7 million.

But still, how to choose a jewelry for a gift?
Here are some simple steps to follow:

1. Find out the style of the person you want to surprise with a piece of jewelry. It's a pity to buy earrings for a person who doesn't wear them, or to choose a ring model that doesn't fit the style of your loved one.

Study carefully the style of clothing, the music that she or he is listening to. You can also find inspiration in the movies they watch, or the personalities they appreciate.

2. Set a realistic purchase budget. Depending on the budget you have the specialists will help you make the best choice.

3. Learn a few about diamonds. There are only four words that define a diamond: Carat, Color, Clarity and Cut. If you acquire some knowledge about these points, you will definitely have a really special piece of jewelry.

4. Authentic jewelry needs certifications. Talk only with specialists who can guarantee that your purchase is certified and that you have a product whose value is immutable.

5. The words. The last step is to develop a heartfelt speech that fits perfectly with the moment. Even two words are enough if they are sincere.