Top Three Jewelry Gifts for a New Girlfriend

A new relationship can be sweet, exciting, and a little scary when a special occasion rolls around. If your new girlfriend enjoys jewelry, and what girl doesn't, here are three jewelry picks to give her more reasons to love you.

A word of warning, avoid rings. They send the wrong message, even if unintended, early in a relationship. It is a good idea to choose fine diamond engagement rings later in the relationship.

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1.   Earrings - Most women have their ears pierced and a gift of earrings is a loving gesture. If you don't know her very well, keep it simple and small. Stay away from large dangling or weirdly shaped animals until you know her style better. Pearls or small diamond studs are a great jewelry gift idea.

2.   Watches - Women consider watches as jewelry. Many women have more than one watch to fit her moods and outfits. A gift of a new watch says a lot about your commitment to this new relationship. If you feel as if this will be a long-lasting relationship, spend a little more money. If you don't think this relationship is going anywhere or you are unsure, choose a watch in the "middle" price range.

3.   Bracelets - A gift of a bracelet may not seem like much, but to a new girlfriend, it may mean the world. Choose a bracelet that is versatile, not too fancy, and not too plain.

If you haven’t stopped in to Draper Jewelry, we invite you to visit us today! Draper Jewelry specializes in custom jewelry engraving, jewelry cleaning, jewelry repair, and fine diamond engagement rings. We are open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and 8:30 am to 3:00 pm on Saturdays, conveniently located at 4010 Granny White Pike. Look around the Draper’s online store and give us a call at (615) 285-9918. We look forward to meeting you!

Choosing the Right Engagement Ring

Today, the bigger, the more elaborate, and the more outrageous wedding proposals are all a partner may want. However, before you can plan this part of your new life, the invitation, you need to shop for an engagement ring.

Fine diamond engagement rings from Drapers Jewelry are a great place to start a ring search. There are several things to keep in mind when picking out a ring your partner will wear and cherish the rest of their lives. 

The number one mistake engagement ring shoppers forget is the person they are purchasing the item for. Some tend to choose something they like instead. Keep your future partner in mind at all times during this buying process.

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Before a major purchase such as an engagement ring, consult a Nashville jewelry store for ideas on style, type, and price. Experienced and certified jewelers will help guide you to the engagement ring your future spouse will love, today and forever Drapers Jewelry also provides custom jewelry engraving. This may be helpful if you are proposing with an older piece, like your great-grandmother's ring. Engraving a ring or other piece of jewelry makes it special and creates something unique. 

Perhaps your future significant other is not into fancy jewels. Smaller, less bright choices are also available from Drapers Jewelry. Gold, silver, pewter, and other mixed metals are available in simple bands. Also, there is no rule that says an engagement ring needs to be a diamond. Bold, bright, and beautiful stones are available as engagement rings. It all depends on your partners' style and preference.   

If you haven’t stopped in to Draper Jewelry, we invite you to visit us today! Draper Jewelry specializes in custom jewelry engraving, jewelry cleaning, jewelry repair, and fine diamond engagement rings. We are open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and 8:30 am to 3:00 pm on Saturdays, conveniently located at 4010 Granny White Pike. Take a look around the Draper’s online store and give us a call at (615) 285-9918. We look forward to meeting you!

How to Wear Bold and Beautiful Jewelry

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but they have a limited color palette. Today, women walking along the red carpet, and women around the conference table, are choosing big, bold, and beautiful pieces of jewelry. This trend helps women accentuate different parts of their body as well as bring color to an otherwise drab outfit. And a little goes a long way.

Drapers, a Nashville jewelry store, offer various statement pieces to help your outfit to pop. Statement jewelry doesn't necessarily have an actual statement engraved on the face of it. These pieces are bigger than traditional jewelry items. The statement is "less is more," which makes these gems great for the office or date night.

Here are three rules to follow when pairing statement jewelry with work or date night clothing.

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Keep it Simple - Bold, colorful jewelry is best with a simple outfit. Keep from pairing your statement jewelry with big prints as they may clash. A small floral or geometrical shape pattern on a simple dress will help highlight this type of jewelry.

Less is More - Don't combine large, bold pieces with lots of other jewelry pieces. A statement piece is a "stand alone" style accessory. You can pair a large necklace with a bold ring or bracelet, but not with big earrings. The same goes for a ring and bracelet; your finger and arm is too close together. Wearing too much in one place will take attention away from one or the other piece.

Create a Look - Statement jewelry, if worn properly, will allow you to create the perfect look. Vintage jewelry, such as a dark rose ring, a thin small pink bracelet, and large flowers around the neck, help you look feminine and pull the outfit together.

If you haven’t stopped in to Draper Jewelry, we invite you to visit us today! Draper Jewelry specializes in custom jewelry engraving, jewelry cleaning, jewelry repair, and fine diamond engagement rings. We are open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and 8:30 am to 3:00 pm on Saturdays, conveniently located at 4010 Granny White Pike. Take a look around the Draper’s online store and give us a call at (615) 285-9918. We look forward to meeting you!