So, you have this female friend, and you would like to get them jewelry just because they are an awesome part of your life, but you are careful not to cause any contention in your relationship because the wrong gift could do that.
How do you make sure that you buy and gift your female friend the best possible kind of jewelry?
Well, this article explores everything you need to know about gifting a female friend, and some of the things you should keep in mind when looking for that perfect gift.
But first things first…
Is it weird to buy a female friend’s jewelry as a gift?
No, it’s not weird. And why would it be weird for you to gift your female friend a nice bracelet, necklace, or other kinds of jewelry?
While some people find it a little weird to gift their female friend jewelry, we’d say that it isn’t a weird thing to do, it may be a little uncommon. And the reason why this would happen is that jewelry is often associated with deeper levels of intimacy.
But if you really take a step and time to understand intimacy, you know that intimacy isn’t all about getting jiggy with it. Intimacy is defined as a close familiarity and friendship, a closeness. Unless it is used euphemistically where intimacy means sexual intercourse, intimacy is more or less closeness or having a rapport.
That said, gifting your female friend jewelry is nothing more than a commitment and a representation of this level of intimacy borne out of friendship.
Therefore, gifting your female friend jewelry isn’t, and should be taken something weird. Nothing makes this clearer than the fact that there are different kinds of friendship jewelry on the market, and these include friendship rings.
If you are skeptical or unsure about what your friend will make out of the gifted jewelry, you need to consider asking for their thoughts about gifts and friendly jewelry. This is particularly important if you feel that one of you likes the other a little too much – if this is the case, you might want to stay away from jewelry.
Tips for buying jewelry for a female friend
While there is nothing wrong with gifting your female friend jewelry, you need to keep in mind that there is a thin line between male and female friendships, and your innocent friendship bracelet or ring could be misconstrued to mean something other than or more than friendship.
To avoid the blurred lines, the tips below will come in handy.
These tips will also simplify gift shopping for your friend because shopping for a female friend can be very difficult.
You might get something they don’t like or a piece of jewelry that means something completely different from what you intended.
Here are the Dos and Don’ts of buying jewelry for your female friend
Designer jewelry
This is an excellent jewelry idea for your female friend if you’ve known each other for many years. If, for example, you’ve known your friend from your years in college, it’s quite likely that they will be an important part of your life for many years to come.
And since knowing a friend for many years means knowing them well and the kind of gifts they might like, you wouldn’t go wrong with a nice set of designer jewelry. Your options would include gemstone pendants, designer rings, colored gemstones, and other kinds of fine jewelry.
However, you shouldn’t get designer jewelry for your female friend as a spur of the moment act. The reason for this is that the decision to buy designer jewelry is a huge decision, even when you are buying the jewelry for yourself – it’s a weighty purchase, and if you are making the purchase for a friend, you must think it over. Be sure of the purchase, and also make sure that your friend will love the designer jewelry. You don’t want to regret that big purchase.
On the same note, avoid buying expensive designer jewelry for your friend for your indiscretion or to make up for a fight.
Often, buying the lavish gift gives the impression that you are buying their friendship or trying too hard to resolve and issue you are guilty about.
Personality and Style
The next important thing to keep in mind when buying jewelry for a female friend is their style and personality.
Basically, you need to look for the kind of jewelry that will complement their style and personality, rather than a piece of jewelry that you or someone else likes.
Nice Reminder of your friendship
if you are not sure about the kind of jewelry you should buy for your female friend, think about buying the kind of gift that would remind you of your friendship, the moments shared, the relationship you’ve had over time, and the love you have for each other.
For example, you could get a charm necklace as a reminder of adventures you’ve had or even fancy earrings that would make her feel like her favorite celebrity.
Whatever choice you make, you need to make sure that the jewelry you choose is a high-quality piece.
Consider your financial status and that of your friend
while you might be tempted to buy the finest necklace you can find for your best friend, it’s important to think about your friend and whether the jewelry is within their price range or not.
If your friend is unable to reciprocate the designer jewelry purchase because of their financial situation, you might want to put off the designer jewelry idea, settling instead for the next best thing.
Remember that even though the jewelry to your female friend is a sign of a kind gesture showing her just how much you appreciate them, it might come off as a slap on the face if you buy something too extravagant for her to reciprocate, especially because she’d be naturally inclined to reciprocate that purchase.
Other tips
- Get jewelry with sentimental value
- Listen to her when she’s talking about jewelry
- Go shopping with her often
Mistakes to avoid
- Don’t buy expensive jewelry to ask for forgiveness or make up for your guilty conscience
- Don’t buy jewelry she wouldn’t afford
- Avoid sending mixed signals
- Don’t make an expensive spur of the moment jewelry purchase.
Conclusion
This article covers everything you need to know about jewelry for your female friend. We hope it guides you on your next purchase.
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