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A recent survey by the National Retail Federation indicates consumers spend more on gifts for Mother’s Day than Father’s Day. This year, it’s time to make up for the disparity.  Father’s Day is the one day dedicated to the man who has given you life, comfort, support, wisdom and security. He has been there for you every day of your life, so give him a gift that will last a lifetime.

While gadgets will break, ties will go out of style, and cologne will run out, a classic piece of men’s jewelry will serve as a constant reminder of your love and appreciation of your father.

Cufflinks
Cufflinks are the perfect way to let dad know you’ve been paying attention to who he is. They can be customized with birth stones, family crests, company logos or initials. From wine bottles to shark heads, they can act as a reminder of your favorite times together, drinking the Rothschild or watching Shark Week. Pair your choice of cufflinks with a custom french cuffed shirt for the ideal gift combination.

Watches
Watches provide another opportunity to customize your Father’s Day gift. If your dad already owns a classic time piece suitable for work, think about giving him a chronograph watch to time your runs together. If his watch is utilitarian, upgrade to a luxury watch. With a variety of faces, bezels, metals, jewels, leathers, makes and models, your father can have a watch as unique as he is.

Bracelets
Though bracelets on men were a rare sight years ago, they have become increasingly popular. Keep your dad on the cutting edge of men’s fashion with a Sal Praschnik Men’s Bangle.

Rings
Another distinctive gift, a ring can express your father’s personality and style. Estate jewelry provides a link to the past for the sentimental father. A custom design with new materials such as steel, tungsten or titanium offers an active dad durability and elegance.

Storage Boxes
For the man who truly does have everything, storage is key. Front winding watch boxes are the perfect gift for collectors. Whether your dad has one extra watch or a dozen, he can keep them in mint condition with these specialized storage boxes. Extra drawers furnish space for cufflinks, rings and bracelets. House your gift of jewelry in one of these boxes to start his collection this Father’s Day.

Whatever you choose for your dad, make sure it comes from the heart. With a gift that lasts forever, he will always remember this Father’s Day.

A trip to the beach can be the best getaway on hot summer days, provided you pack wisely for the trip. Grabbing your swim suit, along with your iPod and a few good books should be pretty much a no-brainer, but what about your accessories? Even the most gorgeous looking swimsuit will not be able to reveal its true charm unless accented with the proper jewelry. Here are some ideas that are sure to make an impression, no matter what kind of swimwear you are packing for the beach.

Always remember the all-occasion golden rule – don’t overdo it with jewelry. You don’t want to come across as gaudy. Pair up a simple swimsuit with a stunning piece of jewelry, but be sure you know when to stop. You don’t want to look like a walking jewelry showcase. If you are wearing an estate jewelry piece like a heavy necklace, then wear a couple of simple stud earrings and maybe a few bangle bracelets, but that should be all. Your estate jewelry should draw attention to you without making you look like a showoff.

If your swimsuit features intricate designs or a kaleidoscope’s worth of colors, then it will be attracting plenty of attention on its own. All you need to do it add to the oomph with a pair of earrings. Here is where you can be a little adventurous. Pick a set of earrings that will look perfect on you, depending on your face shape.

Do you have a thinner face? Then dangle earrings with a wide bottom portion will be your best bet. A round or oval face with a much fuller appearance would be best complemented by rectangular earrings. These will create an illusion of less fullness of the face. A receding or small chin would be suitably complemented by earrings of shorter length. These earrings will create an illusion of  being located higher than they are, drawing attention up to you eyes.

Bangle style bracelets are another kind of attention magnet that you can use to properly accessorize your every outfit. This is where you can afford to be a little playful. Mix and match your bangles of various styles. It will attract attention without making you look odd.

Chunky jewelry is not exactly a no-no for the summer season, provided you know exactly how to carry it. Maintain a balance in the ensemble, and you will do just fine.

Estate jewelry can add glamour to your ensemble, the likes of which are not possible for other types to attain. The styles of old days can still add an unbelievable oomph to your everyday ensemble. Whether you are having an executive lunch in office or busy being the center of attention at your birthday party, estate jewelry will draw attention to you like no other type of jewelry. This is why, you should have at least a few estate jewelry pieces in your collection at all times.

Here are some of the best types of estate jewelry you can have in your collection:

Bracelets

Estate jewelry bracelets are some of the most versatile jewelry pieces you can ever purchase. Made of gold or platinum and studded with sapphires or ruby, these bracelets add a touch of color to your ensemble. Preferably, team these up with white gowns or monochrome office suits. That will bring into focus the true glitter of the bracelets.

Necklace

Are you planning to wear a white gown with a slightly bold design? An estate jewelry necklace studded with precious stones can be the perfect complement to that. You can even wear these with office suits, provided you don’t keep the shirt buttoned up all the way. After all, if nobody can see your estate necklace, then what is the use of wearing it in the first place?

Ring

Estate rings are difficult to buy, ironically because there are so many choices available. You will have a hard time choosing one estate ring out of a collection. However, a ring set with a diamond or a large emerald at the center will look great with almost any kind of outfit. Even casuals can be spiced up with this type of ring.

Earrings

Some women do not like the slightly heavier nature of estate earrings. But if you do not mind the extra weight, you will have an all-occasion accessory in your hands. Whether you are going to spend a quiet day at the beach, or join your friends for a drink in the pub, the stylish and durable estate earring will be your faithful companion for years to come.

Always make it a point to purchase estate jewelry from reputable jewelers only. Also, try not to order these online. Estate jewelry is best seen up close and personal before you shell out the cash. Try out various combinations before you purchase. There’s no telling which combination may catch your fancy.

Bracelets are great additions to your jewelry collection, no matter what your tastes in jewelry are like. Whether you collect traditional or contemporary jewelry, bracelets are available in styles corresponding to both types. Bracelets are possibly more popular because they are very easy to put on or remove. Thus you can sport a diamond bracelet on your wrist when visiting a friend’s birthday party, and slip it off before attending a corporate meeting afterwards. This versatility is unique to bracelets, as almost no other piece of jewelry can be worn and taken off so easily at will.

Bracelets can be of so many types that building the list alone would involve considerable effort. However, bangles are one of the most popular types of bracelets, which should be there in anybody’s collection. The clink of the bangles when worn in groups forms a unique music, which cannot be created by any other means. Besides, hinged bangles form the perfect accessory to women looking to sport a chic look. Of course, there are also more traditionally styled bangles, which would go well with gowns. In short, bangles can glam up almost any ensemble quickly, when there is nothing else around. Be sure to have some bangles in your collections if you attend parties or social gatherings on a frequent basis. Other popular types include chain link bracelets, hinged bracelets, and studded bracelets.

Always choose your bracelets depending on a few key criteria. These include:

1. Measurement: This is a rather obvious one, but there is an added criterion to be kept in mind. Make sure that the bracelet can be worn or taken off in a hurry. If the bracelet has terminals, make sure that those can be locked and unlocked quickly.

2. Style: Buy bracelets in a style that suits your wardrobe. If you wear gowns and formals often, buy bracelets in intricate designs, making sure those have some embellishments that draw attention of onlookers. On the other hand, if you are in casuals most of the time, any bracelet with a simple design will complete the chic look.

3. Mix and match: Make sure you have a number of bracelets in your collection; the more the merrier. This will allow you to mix and match bracelets with different kinds of clothes. Who knows? Maybe you can create your own unique style.

Get bracelets from internationally acclaimed brands to add an elegant look to your entire ensemble. Bulgari is a good example. Try your nearest retailer of exquisite jewelry store today, and find out how these bracelets can add glamour to almost any ensemble.

A famous motivational speaker once commented, “The best years of my life were spent in the arms of a woman who was not my wife. And that woman is my mother.” How very true he was! Your mother is certainly one of the most important women in your life, and this Mother’s Day, you can show her how much you truly care for her. Buy her a really good gift that she will cherish for a long time to come.

Your mother will certainly love anything you buy for her, but there are a few options that are bound to please her. Jewelry is one of those options that can never fail to bring a smile on her heavenly face. Here are some of your options:

Mother’s Day Rings
Mother’s rings are among the most popular jewelry items, especially during the week before Mother’s Day. A trip to any designer jewelry store should confirm this. And why wouldn’t it be like that? Rings are available in a wide variety of styles. Some have delicate, intricate shapes molded onto them, while others can simply be a band of precious metal, with your mother’s name engraved on it. You can even get rings with small versions of your birthstone set into those.

Bracelets
You can never go wrong with these. You can get the bracelet personalized with either her or your name engraved on it. If it has a slot for setting additional stones, you can set a miniature version of your birthstone into it. You can also buy her an expandable charm bracelet that can be upgraded with an extra charm every year.

Pendants
The best part about this jewelry piece is that you can have it custom made. Get a pendant in the shape of a heart with the miniature carving of a mother holding her infant child engraved into it. You can even get her a pendant that can hold a photo inside. She will be able to keep a photo of yours inside it, and wear it all the time. This may even strengthen the mother-child bond that you two share.

There are so many types of Mother’s Day jewelry available that you will be spoilt for choices when you go to buy one. Keep track of your budget, and buy her the best jewelry you can afford from your nearest dealer of fine jewelry. Make this Mother’s Day the most special one ever, for her.