IDEAS GIVING PENSLTO Attention Men: Howto Select the Perfect Gift for Her (NAPSA)—Theclock is ticking. It’s just two days away from: a) because she can wear it with her or c) a holiday. What gift can you buy that will guarantee a thrill? dant design that can be transformed from a necklace to a pin her birthday; b) your anniversary; favorite chain, or on a leather or silk cord. Even better is a pin/pen- Most women would say jewelry! with theflip of the finger. Unlike flowers, candy, or clothing, jewelry is a gift that she can enjoy for the rest of her life—and remember you for with affection For rings, the word is bold. Forget tiny birthstones. This year, look for a thick, chunky ring set with a bulky gemstone and perhaps accented with dia- every time she wearsit. So, how do you find the perfect piece for your lady’s taste? Base monds. And don’t think you have to mortgage the house! Rings are available in a wide range of your choice on something she already owns and loves, say the experts at the Gemological Insti- tute of America, the world’s foremost authority in gemology. You might want to begin with her favorite color. Look for clues in her current wardrobe and jew- elry, as well as her skin tone and eye color. There’s a gemstone to correlate with every hue in the rainbow. Does she prefer red? Try rubies or garnets, or perhaps spinel or rubellite. Does blue com- plement the color of her eyes? Deep-blue tanzanite is trendy. Does she fancy purple? Amethyst is an ever-popular choice in this color. She loves orange or yellow? Try amber, citrine, or spinel at moderate price levels; yellow sapphires or a fancy yellow or orange diamond for more importantoccasions. You might also seek opinions prices and varieties of metals These fashionable earrings—a variation of the popular chande- lier design—makea great gift choice. They feature an aquamarine, pink tourmalines and white diamondsin 18K yellow gold. and gemstones so you can be sure to find one that suits her tastes and your budget. Chandelier earrings resembling the romantic Victorian era are the latest trend in Hollywood. Dangling, tiered gems like jade, pearls, and diamonds are hot. If from other family members and her friends, and considerherlifestyle. If she works outside the home, you’re a guy who wants a distinc- If it’s a business suit or uniform, eler how any combination of gems whatcolors does she wear to work? keep it simple, yet elegant, with a tively personal look for your lady, ask your local, GIA-educated jew- choker necklace, a couture pin, or a can be hand-crafted into an original design for her. laces, beads are back in a big way. you choose, a gift of jewelry becomes a precious treasure that she will love for the sentiment classic tennis bracelet. This year in fashion, a new twist on forgotten styles is in. For neck- So are pendants. Ask your jeweler about a necklace of sparkling sapphire beads or a knockout pendant set with a fancy-cut blue topaz. A pendant is a versatile choice Whateverstyle, color, or piece behindit. For more information on colored gemstones and jewelry, as well as education opportunities in these fields, visit GIA at www.gia.edu,or call 800-421-7250.
