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Once you know the answer to this, you are halfway there to buying a piece of gemstone jewelry your wife will cherish. Gemstone Jewelry is the perfect gift with which to mark special occasions that a couple will want to remember as time goes by. Holidays come to mind immediately and here are our suggestions for perfect holiday gemstone jewelry combinations. Valentine's Day: Of course, the world sees red on Valentine's Day. Because of this, rubies are the precious gem of choice for this day of celebrating love. Rubies come in a wide variety of qualities and prices. The most exquisite rubies can be costly, but most men find they can afford a small ruby of medium quality. Rubies are a magenta-red and match exquisitely with diamonds. For an even more affordable alternative to rubies, try garnets for Valentine's Day. Garnets are a bright, true red and make a bold statement in jewelry pieces. An excellent choice would be a heart-shaped pendant studded with garnets, or perhaps your wife would like a garnet brooch. Some ladies do not care for red gemstones but love pink ones. If this is the case with your wife, we suggest choosing pink tourmaline. Tourmaline is often faceted into beads which make a beautiful gemstone for necklaces. If your wife prefers to wear a more natural style of jewelry, as opposed to formal fine jewelry, a tourmaline and quartz bead necklace would be absolutely charming for Valentine's Day. St. Patrick's Day: If you are lucky enough to have married an Irish woman, we have no doubt that she would love to see this day honoured with a gift of gemstone jewelry. And, even if your wife is not Irish, we bet she would love a special gift on this day, too. Irish jewelry has become extremely fashionable in the past decade and many women love wearing it. Obviously, green gems would be the jewels of choice for St. Patrick's Day. The mysterious blue-green of emeralds has captivated the world for centuries. Emeralds are one of the costliest gems and are a jewel which many husbands save up for to purchase one day as a very special present for their wives. Because of the cost of emeralds, popular fine jewelry often features small emerald stones set in pendants or earrings. Emerald rings are dazzling and many fine Irish jewelry companies feature emeralds in their claddagh or Celtic knot rings. If emeralds are not in your price range for this St. Patrick's Day, you'll be glad to know that peridot is widely available. Peridot is a beautiful gem which ranges in colour from a bright spring green to a deeper olive green. Peridot looks stunning mixed with diamonds and makes an excellent jewel for larger pendants and rings. Any lady will feel lucky on St. Patrick's Day to be receiving such a thoughtful gift of gems. Easter: Pastels have long been traditional in the western world for Easter. It was once customary for husbands to present their wives with orchids on this holiday, and though this is a sweet sentiment, a gift of Easter jewelry will last longer than flowers will. Many husbands choose this holiday to give a gift of religious jewelry, such as a jeweled cross or dove. Lovely pastel gemstones for Easter include lavender coloured amethysts, pale blue topaz, sea blue aquamarine, sunshiny citrine, or pink tourmaline. These spring-like shades will match well with the season. A lovely gemstone bracelet makes a wonderful Easter gift, as does a beaded necklace made with pastel gemstone beads. An Easter gift of gemstone jewelry will certainly remind your wife that, just like the whole world at this season of the year, your love for her is fresh and renewed. Fourth of July: What a fun reason to give your wife a token of your love for her! Celebrate your patriotism and your love with red, white, and blue gemstone jewelry. In recent times, flag pins have become more popular than ever. Costume jewelry offers much in this area, but for a fine piece with great value, a gemstone flag made of sapphires, rubies, and diamonds glitters like a firework, but lasts forever. A more affordable version would be garnets, white topaz, and blue topaz. Or, if you don't see your wife enjoying flag jewelry, how about a red, white, and blue jewelry hair ornament such as a barette or headband? The Fourth of July is such a light-hearted holiday, it makes sense to give a gift of jewelry just for fun. Hallowe'en: More and more, we are seeing women wearing fantastic theme jewelry for Hallowe'en. Swarovski crystal ghosts, bats, and jack-o-lanterns are popular for pins. But, many women would prefer a gift of very tasteful fine jewelry for this unique holiday. If your wife is not fond of traditional Hallowe'en symbols, she will surely love the chance to celebrate the day by wearing a striking orange-tone piece of jewelry. Amber comes in wonderful orange shades and there are varieties of citrine and sunstone which have that autumnal goldenness so special to this season of the year. Whether you choose a gemstone ring, a gemstone bracelet, or a gemstone necklace, wouldn't it be nice to show your wife that Hallowe'en fun isn't for kids alone. A gift of gems is a treat that can't be beat! Thanksgiving: So many beautiful jewelry pieces would be appropriate for this holiday which celebrates bountiful harvests. Lovely pendants and brooches come in fruit shapes such as apples and pears and would be beautiful for Thanksgiving. A necklace of fall-coloured beads such as citrine, amber, and smoky quartz looks warm and unique. Or consider an elegant wreath pin of gemstone leaves. A gift of gemstone jewelry will give your wife a little extra something special to be thankful for this year. Hannukah: The traditional blue and silver colours of Hannukah lend themselves to stunning jewelry. Fabulous gemstones for this festival are sapphires and diamonds. Beautiful Star of David pendants are available at every good fine jewelry store and make a meaningful gift. If sapphires and diamonds are not within your price range, consider a beaded necklace of blue and white topaz. Surely, your wife will be touched by your thoughtfulness at this special season of the year. Christmas: Charming costume jewelry pieces such as red and green pointsettias and candy canes are everywhere at Christmas time and many women love wearing these. However, if your wife's tastes in jewelry are more understated, we suggest a garnet pendant in the shape of a pointsettia or a white topaz star. Rubies and diamonds steal the show for fine jewelry at Christmas and a gift such as this will be the highlight of all of the presents under the tree. Many husbands choose Christmas to give a special new gemstone ring to their wives. Consider giving her a birthstone ring which she will enjoy wearing year round. Christmas can also be a wonderful time to splash out on a diamond pendant to match your wife's engagement ring. Sometimes it can be very challenging finding that perfect Christmas present for the perfect woman in your life, but by choosing a gift of gemstone jewelry, you are certain to give lasting pleasure. New Year's Eve: Let your wife know how much you are looking forward to another year with her by giving her a gift of beautiful gemstone jewelry. New Year's Eve tends to be a time of looking back and looking forward. Because of this, we suggest a piece of jewelry made up of multiple gemstones. A rainbow of colours reflecting the whole spectrum of bright experiences you hope will light your wife's new year. Mixed gemstone bracelets, pins, and necklaces make a handsome gift and are sure to give your dear wife a new year's eve memory to be recalled with great joy for many years to come!
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