The Right Gift

How do you know if your buying the right gift? Follow these simple tips before heading out to pick up that perfect gift for him or her.

Tip#1: Look at his/her existing jewelry wardrobe. It will give you a lot of hints about their style. If they have a lot of silver or white gold, then they are a cool metal person, making a white gold, platinum, or palladium gift an ideal choice. If they have more yellow metals, then they are a warm metal person, so stick with yellow gold or rose gold.

Tip#2: Take note if they are a traditional or non-traditional type person? If they have jewelry that is bold and funky, then they are probably going to want a gift that is different from what all of their friends have.  Suggestions:  Elle, Angelique de Paris, or Diva Diamonds.

Tip#3: Pay Attention. Note his/her reaction to other peoples jewelry. Some of the best clues are found this way.

Tip#4: When in doubt, ask a friend. find a trustworthy friend who knows his/her style. They will be able to get a lot of information for you without being suspicious.

Tip#5: Shop with them. Plan a date and pick out two or three gifts or take advantage of our in store wish list so that they won't know exactly what they are getting. Then give them the gift in a memorable location.

Tip#6: Get the size right. If you are purchasing a ring, make sure you know the size. If you can sneak a ring that you know fits their finger, take it to your jeweler and have them measure it.

Tip#7: Make sure you Shop with a reputable jeweler such as Parkers' Karat Patch. At the end of the day, where you shop is the most important factor. Shop with a jeweler you can trust who will walk you through the process of choosing the perfect gift. Parkers' Karat Patch has been serving Asheville, NC for 30 years and all of our customers are family to us.

Tip#8: Make note of the exchange or return policy. If he/she is not quite happy, you need to make sure you can exchange it.

Tip#9: Get it appraised and insured. Make sure your investment is insured properly. Look into getting a rider on your homeowner's insurance or a stand alone policy. Parkers' Karat Patch jewelers does appraisals.

Tip#10: Make it personal. If you get a gift that can be engraved, have their name and date engraved on it or a short, meaningful saying.  If it is a corperate gift, have the company logo engraved on it.