Five ways to help the men in your life buy for you!

He loves you and wants to give you a special piece of jewellery for your anniversary, birthday or Christmas but you know he could do with a little guidance. Here are some tips to pass on to him so he can surprise and delight you with his fabulous taste!

It's gift giving time -- five things to consider when shopping for jewellery for the lady in your life!

How Do You See Her Wearing It?

Do you want to give her something that will work with a new dress or her favourite outfit? It is for an event or party, or something to wear for work? While the proverbial little black dress or cocktail frock gives you plenty of scope - her business dress usually requires more subtle options. Anticipating how she might wear it is a good starting point for narrowing the myriad of choices out there.

Check out the bold options from Jive's Statement jewellery collection for the black dress and the Black & Silver jewellery Collection for more conservative wear.

Click to View - Onyx Pyramid and Silver Ring - Sterling Silver & Amethyst Necklaces - Black Leather & Silver Hear Bracelet - Silver & Black Agate Earrings

What's Her Jewellery Style?

Does she enjoy wearing a lot of jewellery including bracelets and necklaces or is she a more comfortable with a simple ring and earrings. Does she generally wear gold or silver jewellery (you'll be surprised how many people don't seem to remember this simple first step when considering a jewellery purchase)! Does she wear big bold jewellery, or small delicate pieces that are personal to her. Are her ears pieced? Does she prefer clip ons, studs, or the more flamboyant choices of hoops and dangle earrings? A little detective work helps narrow the options but here are a few hints - clip on earrings from Murano are great for women who don't have pierced ears while elegant sterling silver dangle earrings are perfect for the woman who can take the attention!

Click to View - Silver Ball & Rod Earrings - Sterling Silver Pod Necklace - Sterling Silver Large Bracelet - Spinning Sterling Silver Ring

What's Her Best Colour?

If you are considering coloured jewellery be sure to base your choices on something that will coordinate with clothing colours she likes to wear. While all colours go with black, white, grey and beige wardrobes, if she likes to wear colour and a lot of it, then noticing what she wears most off can really help. You can enhance her favourite colour with plain sterling silver jewellery or by choosing coordinating gemstones.

Topaz and Sapphire - for women who like blue and turquoise

Emerald and Peridot - for women who like light and dark greens

Garnet and Ruby - for women who like deep reds

Amethyst - for women who like mauves and purples

Citrine - for women who like yellows and oranges

Diamond and Zirconia - for women who like sparkle with no colour

Smoky Quartz - for women who like dusky, mysterious colours

Click to View - Murano Frida Bright Green Earrings - Murano Brio Necklace - Murano Frida Ocean Blue Bracelet - Silver & Carnelian Pyramid Ring

Make a Match

She'll be touched if you take the trouble to find a piece that matches her current favourite piece of jewellery. A black pair of earrings for her black ring for example. There are lots of matching options in the Jive range including these from Jive's Black & Silver jewellery Collection and Silver Essentials Collection.

Click to View - Multi Ring Silver Earrings - Multi Ring Silver Necklace on Chamois - Silver Rolling Ring Necklace - Silver Rolling Ring

Choose Like a Stylist!

Most women love their fashion and like to be 'on trend' even in a small way -- in jewellery mixed metal is all the rage right now. So look at the fabulous rose and yellow gold combinations in our Silver & Gold Collection and get high marks for being a knowledgeable stylist!