Valentine's Day: Last Minute Jewelry Options

Marilyn may have said it best when she said, diamonds are a girl's best friend. On Valentine’s Day a little bling would be well received, but not everyone is ready to drop dough on ice.

Diamonds may be a little too rich for even the best of gift givers, but other options are available, according to one downtown jewelry store. 

At the store tries to cater to a wide variety of customers and have items for a variety of price points and niches, said Louise Byrom, a sales associate at the store. 

Byrom offered a few gift ideas for those in varying degrees of relationships, whether just staring out dating or long-time married couples.

Dating

• Items that can be engraved are a nice option
• Earrings are also a safe choice and hoop earrings or pearl studs are basic wardrobe pieces that can be dressed up or down
• Diamond studs, which can be upgraded and traded up in size over time

Men

• Watches: If a man has one watch, he will have several and a watch is a safe choice.

Married couples

• Add another band to a setting
• Purchase a right-hand ring
• Consider a necklace with a heart capturing the Valentine’s Day spirit
• Custom items. With enough notice the store can make just about anything a customer might want

Ready to get engaged

The store sells engagement rings all the time, not just at Valentine’s Day. Customers may choose to start with a smaller stone and upgrade the center stone over time as salaries increase and the relationship grows.