Citizen Slim Mother of Pearl Watch

She’s the only one you’ve said ‘I do’ to, instead of just ‘I guess so …’. She complains less than your sisters did about your stinky socks, and no matter who she is, she has at least one killer meal that gets you salivating at its mention. She’s your wife! If you’re looking for a way to let her know how much you appreciate her this birthday, you’ll need something special, surprising, and just perfect … check out our top suggestions this month for marital-bliss inducing birthday gifts!

DKNY Gold ‘D’ Leather Watch

Peridot Heart Birthstone Earrings

Pandora Onyx Cocktail Earrings

Georgini Black and White Cubic Zirconia Pendant

Icicle Dangle Pendant by Hot Diamonds

River Pebbles Slider Pendant by Hot Diamonds

Back to Nature Diamond Bracelet by Hot Diamonds

Blue Topaz Filigree Earrings

If your wife is born in August, you are either married to a passionate, dramatic, colorful and bold Leo lady, or a more reserved, cool, orderly and conscientious Virgo. The slim, neat and compact Citizen watch at the beginning of the article is perfect for Virgo women, with its neat, slimline design and sparkling clean Swarovski crystals. The mother of pearl dial also has a blue tinge to it – blue is the signature color for Virgos. The watch features Eco-Drive technology and splash resistance, and comes with a 5 year manufacturer warranty. It’s not likely that you’ll need it though – another aspect that will appeal to your Virgo Mrs. is Citizen’s impeccable attention to technical detail that makes mechanical issues a rarity.

Leo ladies are certainly not neat and compact, though – they are big, bold, and command attention! That’s why we love the DKNY watch at right for Leo women, with its conspicuous gold D design, and the brown leather strap which will appeal to the natural, folksy side of the Leo personality. Even the numbers on the face either go hard or go home (!), with an oversized 12 and 6, and just ticks for 9 and 3. The watch comes with a two year manufacturer’s warranty.

As different as the two types of August born wives are, the next gift is suitable for either of them. Peridot is the birthstone for August, and these earrings make the clear, fresh stone into a lovely romantic heart shape. They have hook style fittings, but are actually quite dainty, measuring just 1.7cm from top to bottom. The heart cut peridots are 5mm across, and set on 9ct white gold which is suitable for all skin types.

When it comes to earrings specifically for Leo ladies though, big is better, and she’ll be glad of any excuse to go out to dinner! The onyx cocktail earrings at right are perfect for Leo women, with their dramatic black and silver accents, and outgoing personality. They measure 4.6cm from top to bottom, and each feature five pieces of black onyx along with white and black cubic zirconias for dramatic sparkle. They are quite affordable – especially when you factor in the free shipping for all Pandora products!

Leos love an excuse for a party, or an excuse to crash one… and new jewelry is as good a reason as any, for them! The Georgini pendant at right is a lovely match for the Pandora onyx earrings, and despite its size, is very affordable as it is made completely of cubic zirconias. The drop section is a stunning 6cm long, and the necklace it is set on is 45cm long, sitting nice and high around the neck for the ’show-off’ factor! The stones are set on rhodium plated sterling silver.

Virgo women, with their sparkling wit and easygoing personalities, go just as well at parties. However, they prefer to look neater and sleeker – and Hot Diamonds is there for them, ready to help. Virgos are sometimes referred to as ice queens (although being married to one, you know there is a soul of fire under that cool exterior!), and she will actually like the cool overtones of the Icicle pendant at right. The pendant is 6cm long, made of rhodium plated sterling silver and set with three 0.01ct genuine white diamonds. This pendant has been a popular part of our collection for some time, but only recently started qualifying for free shipping!

Hot Diamonds, despite a singularity in gemstones and base metals, really is a range with broad appeal. Leo ladies will love the creativity and natural, folksy feel of the River Pebble slider necklace at right. The pebbles have three different finishes (although each ahs a sterling silver base) – one is plated with matte gold, another made of pure polished silver and the final one has a matte textured silver finish. Each is set with a sparkling diamond.

And if you’re really looking to hit a home run this birthday, why not get her a matching bracelet? Bracelets are especially appropriate for Leo ladies – there is simply no hiding these bold, showy pieces of jewelry, especially when they are designed like the Back to Nature bracelet at right! Similar to the River Pebbles necklace, this bracelet has polished silver, matte silver and matte gold finishes, in roughly beaten disc designs. It is big, bold and beautiful – just like your wife! It is 21.5cm long, but you have the option to clip the clasp to make it shorter if she prefers.

Leos like it big and bold, but Virgo girls are detail oriented and delicate. The topaz earrings at right are perfect for her – they have a gorgeous delicate filigree pattern, and also include Virgo’s signature color, blue. They are more suitable for evening wear, at 4cm long and with hook style fittings … but you wouldn’t find your organized and conscientious Virgo wearing her earrings to bed anyway!

There are literally hundreds of different gifts available for Leos and Virgo wives on site – you only need a little personal knowledge and a bit of browsing time to find them yourself. Our Gift Ideas for Wives section has handy suggestions, and if you want any further pointers or someone to bounce your ideas off, just click the Live Help link at the right of screen in the shop area. And happy marriage-ing!

Gold and Diamond Hearts Pendant

Being married is supposed to be easy, isn’t it? You’re supposed to be able to nurture a world-class beer belly, not worry about breaking wind, and safely be able to send her shopping with her girlfriends instead of doing the terrible duty yourself. But then birthday time rolls around, you need to choose a present, and you realize that it isn’t so easy after all! Well, we’re here to help. We’ve got July birthday gift ideas for both loving yet fierce Cancerian women, and dramatic and colorful Leos – check them out below!

Heart Citrine Earrings

The Touch – Two Hearts Pendant by Hot Diamonds

Black Leaf design Pendant

Amber Chip Necklace

Georgini Filigree Desigenr Sterling Silver Pendant

Kiss Silver Bangle by Hot diamonds

Opal Drop Earrings

Pandora Diamond Matrix Stud Earrings

Pandora Diamond Matrix Mathcing Jewelry

Fossil Black and Gold Ladies Watch ES2170

DKNY Black Crystal Logo Watch

Cancerian ladies wear their hearts on their sleeves, as you might know if you’re married to one! These emotionally driven women are unusually strong and determined, as well as having a conservative personality that is at time shy, and at other times drawn to the limelight. However, the diamond hearts necklace at the beginning of the article is the perfect way to indulge her penchant for things romantic. It also includes one heart studded all the way around with white diamonds – white is the signature color for Cancer. The necklace is also quite reasonably priced, with lay-by options available.

Leo ladies, on the other hand, are dramatic, colorful, passionate, fun-loving and sociable. At times, it can be like living with a ticking time bomb filled with rainbow, chattering, laughing explosive! A vibrant, unmistakable orange is their signature color, and the heart citrine earrings at right capture that vibrancy beautifully. The earrings themselves are extremely affordable, as most citrine jewelry is, despite quite large gemstones. The citrines are 6mm heart cut stones, and are prong set in 9ct white gold (suitable for all skin types). They also feature free shipping across Australia!

While the heart is Leo’s ruling organ, it is also the most important body part to Cancerian women. Life without romance is an empty life to Cancers – so we chose ‘The Touch’ twin hearts pendant by Hot Diamond for Cancerian ladies. If you have children, no doubt she feels just as strongly about them as she does about you (although in a different way, certainly!), and the pendant is a sweet celebration of motherly love. It measures 3.5cm and features a genuine white 0.02ct diamond. The sterling silver base has been rhodium plated, making it suitable for all skin types and helping preserve shine.

Pendants are also an excellent birthday gift option for Leo wives. They love hitting the town, so anything that will go with a neat little black dress is a perfect gift! The leaf design pendant at right is bold and dramatic, just like her, and easy to coordinate. The pendant itself is made of stainless steel, with PVD coating for the leaf design. The 46cm black silk cord is included with the pendant, and shipping across Australia is free, so there are absolutely no hidden costs with this one – what you see is what you get!

We mentioned that Leo’s signature color is orange, and while the color of amber is not quite so vibrant as citrines, it does have a certain folksy element that Leos love. The necklace is a long, dramatic 59cm in length, and so has a gorgeous heavy 23gm weight. On some women it can even be wrapped round twice to wear as a double choker.

Cancerian wives can never have too many pendants (remember that when you’re thinking next year about how difficult the gift search is!). They’ll love the Georgini brand filigree cubic zirconia necklace at right. The cubic zirconias allow for full incorporation of their signature color, white, without the enormous expense that this many diamonds would create! The cubic zirconias are set on affordable sterling silver, rhodium plated to help preserve shine and make it suitable for all skin types. The chain measures 45cm, and is included with the pendant.

The ‘Kiss’ bangle at right is part of the Hot Diamonds range, who weave love and romance so skillfully into their jewelry pieces! Cancerian ladies will love the silver bangle, a dainty 7cm across (make sure her hand will fit! It can be resized smaller, but not too much larger), and set with ten brilliant cut white diamonds with a combined weight of 0.05ct. The base metal is sterling silver with rhodium plating, and this product also ships for free!

Earrings are often the gift of choice for Leo ladies – they are always on display, frame the face beautifully, and come in a huge variety of colors and styles. The gemstones in the opal drop earrings at right are full of the same fire that your Leo wife is! They feature solid Australian opals in blue and green shades – although please note that due to natural variation in the stones, the picture may not match the product exactly. They are a dainty drop, made for both everyday and evening wear, at only 2cm long. The opals are set on lovely quality 14ct white gold.

Cancerian ladies delight in earrings as much as their July birth-mates do – but you’ll be looking at smaller, more compact or sleeker styles for them. The Pandora diamond matrix earrings at right are perfect, sitting over the lobe but not fading away into insignificance, at 7.5mm wide. The gold is a nice durable 14ct, and the diamonds are two genuine white diamonds each weighing 0.01ct. There is also plenty of matching jewelry available, pictured below the earrings themselves.

As well as being defined by their emotionality, Cancerian women also have a noticeable contrast within their personality. At times they are shy, but they are strong and determined when required. They are quite conservative, but also drawn to the limelight. The Fossil watch at right expresses that duality beautifully, made of all stainless steel but with a half black, half gold tone. The watch is 50m water resistant, so will withstand the occasional playful water fight, but is not suitable for swimming. It comes with a two year manufacturer’s warranty also.

While the Cancerian watch does have a certain drama that would appeal to Leos also, we especially love the big, bold styling of the DKNY crystal logo watch at right for the lion-ladies of the zodiac! The lovely wide band is guaranteed to be noticed, and the black crystal logo is both dramatic and easy to coordinate. The unusual design has no numbers on the face. It comes with a two year manufacturer’s warranty, and ships for free across Australia!

So there you go – another hard, gut-busting, strenuous relationship task taken care of! But what is life without a challenge?! Keep browsing, especially in our hand-selected gift ideas for wives section, to find just the right birthday gift for your wife this July.

Pandora White CZ Silver Toe Ring

Most of us have at least one friend or family member who seems to set styles rather than follow them, to have an innate flair for modernism and a sixth sense about contemporary style. Luckily, there are jewelry designers out there who have exactly the same uncanny abilities! Today we are looking at modern-style jewelry gifts for July born guys and girls. The emphasis is on sleekness, asymmetry, fun, and a point of difference. Check out our suggestions for July birthday gifts for modern men and contemporary chicks below!

Pandora Silver Anklet with Purple CZ Flower

Pandora Flirtatious Fun Inspirations Bracelet

Georgini Black and White CZ necklace

Georgini Green CZ Ring

DKNY Two Tone Wide Watch

Inori Men’s Blue Accent Pendant

Rochet Piston Style Steel/Ceramic Pendant

Wenger Aquagraph Diving Watch

Modernism is all about the extremes – while some modern jewelry is extremely sleek and minimalistic, some is wildly extravagant. None of it, however, is boring! Modernism is also about re-inventing the old, which is why you’ll find unusual jewelry types, like the toe ring pictured at the beginning of the article, under this category. For July born women, this is ideal for Cancerians (whose birthday is between the 1st and 22nd of July). It incorporates the signature color for their zodiac sign, white, and is a plainer, minimalistic style of jewelry to match the conservative, shy Cancerian personality. The toe ring is made of sterling silver along with white cubic zirconias, as a one size fits all piece. It is extremely affordable, and also ships free across Australia!

Jewelry for the feet is a relatively modern idea – millennia ago, when the concept of jewelry was being born (aww!), feet were for walking around in dense undergrowth, chasing animals so that they could be eaten. Anklets would have been a hindrance! But they certainly aren’t in a modern world. We love the sleekness and simplicity of the hanging flower anklet at right, with its purple cubic zirconia adorning the center of the flower. It is made of affordable sterling silver, and Cancerians (who are notoriously indecisive and fickle!), will love the fact that you have the option to change the charm on the anklet. Regular sized Pandora charms will fit on there as well as they do on bracelets.

Unfortunately, though, you can’t load up the anklets as you can one of the gorgeous ready made bracelets from the Pandora Inspirations range! The flirtatious fun bracelet at right is an ideal pick for modern Leos, who are month-mates of the Cancerians in July. Leo women and men are passionate, fun-loving, sociable and dramatic, and delight in color and creativity. In fact, ‘Flirtatious Fun’ pretty much sums up their approach to life in general! With plenty of silver, enamel and budget gemstone beads, this bracelet is one of the more affordable ready made pieces from the Pandora range. It is colorful and lively, and great for either everyday wear or a night on the town. The base bracelet is included with the package, also.

When it comes to creating contemporary classics, Georgini designers seem to have a sixth sense about what will look great under a UV light, next to a cocktail glass or on a smoky dance floor! For Cancerians., we love the black and white cubic zirconia pendant pictured at right. These women are famously indecisive, and their personalities contain many contrasts. So does this necklace, with its elegant black and white, minimalistic look. The cubic zirconias are set on sterling silver, which has been rhodium plated for enduring shine and tarnish resistance. The drop section is a conspicuous 6cm long, and the necklace itself sits high, measuring 45cm long.

Georgini also has plenty for the colorful, contemporary Leo lass! The green cubic zirconia ring at right may have an ‘antique-cut’ stone, but that is where the traditionalism ends! Your creative Leo will quickly find something to accent and backdrop the stunning lime green, and will love the bold showiness of the 18mm stone. The band is 4mm wide sterling silver, so is actually quite comfortable. The style has been discontinued, so get in quick! You can have the ring resized locally quite easily.

The DKNY fashion watch at right will round out a Cancerian woman’s collection nicely – a piece of contrasts, just like herself, and with a minimalistic modern flavor. The strap is a lovely natural leather, and the simplicity of the technical side allows the stunning design to shine. Shipping on DKNY watches is free across Astraila, and also cancels the shipping charge for anything else you buy at the same time. The watch also come in a red style – check it for Leo ladies!

We do know that it isn’t only women that like to be up-to-date, with the program, and of-the-moment … there are just as many modern men out there. Jewelry is an inherently modern gift for guys, as it has traditionally been thought of as a ‘girls’ gift (barring wedding rings and the odd pirate earring!). We love the Inori pendant at right for Cancerian guys – stylish, simple and sleek, but with a touch of creativity and the unusual. The entire Inori range is filled with great choices for Cancer guys – well worth a look! The pendant is 3.5cm long, and you’ll need to purchase a separate chain.

Leo lads are the energetic, passionate ones that shout with joy at the soccer and are the first to hoist their team mates onto their shoulders after a good game. One of the most thrilling, dramatic sports there is, is car racing. Rochet has created a jewelry series to celebrate it, from which the ‘Pisdton’ pendant at right is taken. The pendant is made in tough stainless steel and black ceramic, and designed to look like a pumping piston. The pendant is actually quite compact, though, at 2.6cm long, making it suitable for everyday wear and a wide variety of situations. The black rubber cable shown is included with it.

For Leo men whose thrills come from watersports, rather than high speed adrenaline, Wenger watches have some excellent options. We love the bright coloring and amazingly modern technical precision of the dive watch at right. It is water resistant to 100m, so is suitable for scuba diving and deep diving. It has luminous markers and hands for nighttime visibility (important for Leos!), as well as a date indicator, screw down crown, and a limited 3 year manufacturer warranty.

Just because jewelry lasts forever, doesn’t mean it can’t be thoroughly modern! For more sleek, chic styles, start with the range of gift ideas for men and women (check under the Gift Ideas category in the main left hand navigation), or have more of a look through the Wenger watches, Pandora Inspirations bracelets, or Georgini jewelry.

Platinum and White Gold Men’s Ring

Twenty years of marriage – congratulations and admiration are due! It is harder than it seems, in this day and age, to stay so committed to working things out with another person, no matter how much you love each other. You both deserve a beautiful gift to celebrate … something a little better than the traditional gift of china, too! Who uses teacups anymore, anyway?! The modern gift for a twentieth anniversary is platinum – here we look at some very special gifts with a platinum edge.

Ladies Princess and Baguette Cut Diamond Ring

Enigma Hot Diamonds Pendant for Men

Men’s Colored Square Cufflinks

Ebb and FLow Pure Hot Diamonds Necklace

Swept Away Heart Pendant by Hot Diamonds

Georgini Brand Crystal Drop Pendant

Georgini Pink Cubic Zirconia Heart Earrings

Platinum is a metal used most often in rings, for its excellent wear resistance, and the fact that rings are the items of jewelry that stay with us for most of our lives… just like your wedding rings and engagement rings have managed to do! The men’s platinum ring at the beginning of the article is a combination of platinum and white gold in zebra stripes. Each individual section is cut by laser, and then joined together to form one solid ring. The light satin finish helps bring out the contrast between the tow metals – this is the ring’s main feature, after all! It has a comfort curve – in fact, it is so comfy he may even want to change it for his wedding ring! The 9mm wide band fits well on nearly all male hands, and while it is often bought as an engagement or wedding ring, we think a twentieth anniversary is equally special and deserving of a great gift like this!

There are also some beautiful ladies options the feature the twentieth anniversary modern gift, platinum. The princess and baguette cut diamond at right is one of them, and its beautiful richness and style sneak up on you! There are three princess cut diamonds and eight baguette cut diamonds in the ring, the princess cut ones with a combined weight of .17ct, and the baguette diamonds weighing .37ct – but that will be nothing compared to the wonderful reassuring heaviness of the ring! The platinum, heavier than gold, takes a day or two to get used to – but those that have true platinum rings say the feeling of security and sturdiness they provide is unmatched.

However, platinum is quite an expensive metal, and doesn’t provide much variety in jewelry other than in the wedding ring section! However, you can bring the spirit of platinum to your twentieth anniversary gift through most of the products in the Hot Diamonds and Georgini ranges, which are rhodium plated (a metal in the platinum family). Hot Diamonds has simple, unisex and very postmodern designs, while Georgini has definite star quality – for ladies! The Enigma pendant pictured at right is rhodium plated, a metal in the platinum family which is often found alongside platinum … and in pure form, is actually more expensive than it! It prevents tarnishing and increases shine, while still allowing the character of the silver through. The Enigma pendant will actually be a bit of an in-joke between you … if he is still an enigma to you after twenty years, you may as well laugh about it! If his every thought is as plain as day for you, it will be your little irony . The ball style chain, measuring 50cmis also included with the pendant.

But for something a little more colorful and individual, choose the colored square cufflinks from Hot Diamonds pictured at right – also rhodium plated. They feature two brilliant cut genuine white diamonds in opposing ends of the cufflinks, and enamel squares in maroon, grey, blue and black. They make a neat but subtle statement of individuality at the office! At 1.9cm, they are a lovely middling fit for all suits.

There are also plenty of stunning options within the Hot Diamonds range for women, including this sterling silver, rhodium plated Ebb and Flow necklace from the Pure collection of the Hot Diamonds range – a special limited edition selection of products of extra luxury and gorgeous design. Every link of the necklace is a little different – just like every year you have been together. In fact, there have probably been many areas of your common lives that have ebbed and flowed, and what a stylish way to celebrate coming through them! It is 50cm long, and weighs a luxuriant 51gms – probably due to all of that heavy platinum plating! There are six genuine white diamonds scattered throughout its gorgeous twists and curves.

The Swept Away necklace at right is a little simpler, a lot more budget friendly, and just as romantic! You have surely been swept away by each other at various times, and this sterling silver, rhodium plated, three-diamond pendant is a great way to celebrate that. The chain is included, so there is no hidden cost (not even shipping, as this product ships free!), and it is a sweetly slender silver number, 45cm long. The dainty 2.5cm pendant section is perfect for either day wear or evening wear … even bed-wear!

Georgini is our other main collection that utilizes rhodium, and there are some gorgeous party pieces available here. The crystal drop pendant is a lovely versatile gift for twentieth anniversaries, and also a lovely price! It features a 15mm crystal briolette, set below a cubic zirconia in white. So much sparkle! The chain is actually included with this pendant, so again there are no hidden costs, not even shipping! The chain is a lovely middling, comfortable 45cm long, and it is a deliciously smooth coiled style sterling silver piece. The chain has been rhodium plated as well as the pendant.

And as a neat, sweet and tiny gift that is a beautiful addition to a larger gift, the Georgini heart earrings at right are the perfect choice. They cost little more than loose change, yet have a beautiful dual heart design in the sterling silver. Pink cubic zirconias are a feature gem, looking remarkably similar to pink sapphires! The stones are a well-sized three mm across, and of course, all of the silver is rhodium plated.

There are some great starting points for you – as well as some handy hints for further searching – the Hot Diamonds and Georgini collection offer affordable options with choices for both men and women. There are also some great ideas in the 20th anniversary gift ideas section. If you need any help with either the products in these ranges, or navigating the site, just click the Live Help link to the right of every screen for instant assistance!

Georgini Green CZ Funky Ring

If you have a friend that always seems to have the fashion magazines from a month in the future, and appears to have some sort of mental connection with Collette Dinnigan Jenny Hoo and Giorgio Armani, dictating what the next season’s looks will be … then lucky you! You can tag along and pretend that you have just as intimate an understanding of fashion trends as he or she does . Also lucky you, because it gives you a huge range of choices of birthday gift for your contemporary friend! Jewelry is a wonderful choice of gift for modern fashionistas. It changes the personality of any outfit instantly, and even modern jewelry will stay in style longer than their clothes will! We have some hot new suggestions for contemporary jewelry gifts, for stylish girls and guys.

Georgini Red CZ Funky Ring

Pandora brown leather anklet with brown CZ flower

Pandora Lime CZ Earrings

Pandora Lime and Cognac CZ Ring

Georgini Chandelier CZ Earrings

Inori Maple Leaf Bangle

Back to nature diamond bracelet by Hot Diamonds

Inori brand double sided arabesque pendant

Rochet brand MotoGP series pitstop pendant

Men and women born in April may share the second two digits of their birthdate, and a sense of what is modern and hip, but in other ways they are as different as can be! Arians are born on or before the 19th of the month, and are fiery, passionate and bold. Taurus takes up the rest of the month, and people born under this sign are generally earthy, solid, strong and also very artistic. The funky green cubic zirconia ring at the start of the article is aimed at Taureans, with its natural, mossy tones – yet an undeniable groove! It is a stunning, solid and strong 20mm wide at the front. It is quite inexpensive for such a stunning piece (cubic zirconia base helps!), and also features free shipping. We’ve put a variant for fiery Arians, with amazingly vivid red tones (for when color is the new black!) at right. You’ll need to get an accurate finger size measurement off your modern mate for both of these rings, they can’t be resized.

A fabulous piece that is not just modern in style, but truly a hot, new development in the jewelry world, is Pandora’s expansion into ‘foot’ jewelry! They are now doing anklets and toe rings, and the brown leather with brown CZ anklet at right is the perfect modern gift for modern, earthy Taurean females. These are one of the least expensive pieces in the Pandora range – which is handy for people that change styles every time they take a new breath!

Earthy Taureans will love the interplay between green and brown, just as in nature, when these gorgeous lime CZ earrings, and the lime and cognac CZ ring, are teamed up with the anklet. Pandora has an uncanny knack for creating unusual, modern pieces in their distinctive style, with a lovely interplay of simplicity and extravagance. The clean lines of the lime CZ earrings save this jewelry ‘outfit’ from being overdone, and the variance in the ring’s gemstones from light green to rich brown will enthrall nature-minded Taureans. These pieces are all on a budget-friendly sterling silver base – the ring is 18mm wide at the front, and the earrings are a nice, middling 5mm across.

Georgini is actually one of the most modern ranges we have, with every piece geared towards heady nights on the town, sipping cocktails and looking fabulous! They also have plenty of options for modern Arian girls, with plenty of bold styles, large gemstones and strong, showy pieces. The chandelier earrings at right are a great example of one of their bolder pieces – measuring a substantial 57mm long, and decorated with both champagne and white cubic zirconias, they are like the centerpiece chandelier of a grand ballroom. Definitely not shy and retiring, just like your Arian girl! They are made for pierced ears, and the sterling silver base has been rhodium plated for longevity, and also enhanced shine.

For Taureans with a more casual view of modern style, the maple leaf bangle by Inori at right is a great choice. Note that this is a unisex piece, so as long as your modern male can squeeze his wrist in the 5.5cm diameter open-sided bracelet, it will look just as hot on him as it will her! It is made of stainless steel, a more contemporary entry into the jewelry universe, and has a gorgeous natural feel that Taureans will love. There are sparkling cubic zirconias set into the face also, like the first frosty dewdrops of winter – awesome! You can engrave a message inside this piece too, if you like.

Plus a bonus piece that we couldn’t resist including for artistic, creative and earthy Taureans – the Back to Nature bracelet by Hot Diamonds, which is quite a recent addition to the range. It features hammered sterling silver and some gold-tone charms, set with brilliant cut white diamonds. It is one of their newest products, and has a gorgeous layered, grungy and very individual look. It is made of rhodium plated sterling silver, so is suitable for all skin types – and is priced to suit most budgets also!

Modern males have plenty of jewelry options also – now more than ever! The Inori arabesque pendant pictured is a great example – the lines between men’s and women’s jewelry blur more every season, and this delicately patterned pendant is perfect for sensitive, artistic Taureans. It is stainless steel, so is hard wearing, and a nice middling 2.6cm.

Nothing turns on members of the ultra-modern society more than Limited Editions – and Rochet’s MotoGP series is a great contemporary example for tough modern guys. Great for Arians, this hard wearing stainless steel pendant is double sided, with bold and strong designs for bold, adventurous men.

There are literally hundreds more gift ideas great for both Arian and Taurean guys and girls that seem to live in the future – you can pick out the best from the Gift Ideas for Her and Gift Ideas for Him section. Also check out the ‘New Products’ at the bottom of the home page, updated every month, for some hot modern ideas. Happy hunting!

Blue-Black Butterfly Pendant

Is that look of half-gratefulness, half-love, half-reproach from when you gave your wife a blender last year still burned into your memory?! That was because she didn’t really want another excuse to be stuck in the kitchen, by the way . When buying gifts for your wife, you do have a secret weapon … she’s going to love you no matter what you get her. At its root, marriage just isn’t about possessions … but you do have to think, what was YOUR birthday gift like in that infamous blender year… Besides, don’t you just love hearing that squeal of delight that makes her sound like she’s in high school again? Read on, for squeal worthy gift ideas for wives this March.

DKNY Red and Silver Watch

Large Red Coral Pendant

Georgini Red Cubic Zirconia Earrings

Georgini Brand Cubic Zirconia Earrings

Heart Pearl and Diamond Earrings

Rose Quartz and Blue Agate Gemstone Bracelet

Fluid Diamond Silver Bangle by Hot Diamonds

If your wife is born in March, she belongs to one of the two polar opposite zodiac signs for the month – Pisces and Aries. Piscean girls (they never really grow up!) are dreamy, mystical, artistic and love to be unique, while Aries, symbolized by the ram, are straightforward, bold and like to be leaders, and can be more than a little fiery. We love the butterfly pendant at the beginning of the article for Pisceans – these mystical girls are also freedom lovers, and there is nothing that symbolizes freedom quite so much as the ephemeral butterfly. The color in the wings is a natural material, and as such, every butterfly is slightly different – this will also be important to your individual Piscean! And while they are stunning, they are certainly not budget busters.

For Arian girls, the signature color of their zodiac sign is red. If you live with an Arian, this is quite understandable! They are fiery and passionate, and you love them for it. There are plenty of bright red jewelry pieces that honor your wife’s energetic temperament, and one of the most stylish is the Donna Karan New York watch at right, where the red leather band is offset by a silver tone framing around the face. The metal is actually stainless steel, suitable for all skin types and very hard to scratch, even for get-up-and-move Arian girls. Like many of our products, where you can really save for this watch is the free shipping.

The red coral pendant is also great for Arian wives not just because it contains their signature color, but because of its bold, straightforward styling. The coral piece is around 55mm, stunningly large for female pendants, and the coral pattern on each is individual and varies slightly. If your wife likes to show off her pendants above her clothing, look for a chain of around 40cm to go with this pendant.

And for red gemstone jewelry, while rubies are certainly pretty, they can look quite pink (not a favorite Arian look!), and garnets are also lovely, but the tones can be a bit muted. For Arians, it is the cheap cheerful brightness of cubic zirconias all the way! The Georgini range has some of the best examples of cubic zirconia costume jewelry in the shop, including the red cubic zirconia earrings at right. This very cost-effective birthday gift features 7mm stones set on sterling silver. The silver has been rhodium plated, a technology which is becoming more and more common, both to protect the metal underneath and enhance the shine. Free shipping again, and the earrings also cancel the shipping cost for anything else you buy with them. A much better investment than a blender!

The cubic zirconia range from Georgini holds just as many Piscean delights, including the unusual pear cut blue cubic zirconia earrings pictured. The odd pear cut will entrance your unique Piscean girl, and the pale blue of the sky is one of Pisces signature colors, also. The stones are 9mm, set on sterling silver with rhodium plating, just like the red Arian earrings. If you think our wife would prefer, there is a sister-pair of earrings in the Georgini range to these, which feature square cut stones with soft rounding around the edges, and the cubic zirconias are 11.5mm across – a luxurious size for ladies earrings!

You’ll be looking mostly at the gentler, more ethereal and dreamy colors for any gifts for your Piscean wife, and these heart pearl and diamond earrings have a wonderful light dreaminess about them. The pearls are quite large, at 9.25mm across, and white diamonds adorn the chain attachments … because diamonds are forever, just like you know who . They are a dainty 2.45cm in length, and their white gold base is lovely quality, very durable 18ct.

For gentle, dreamy Pisceans, we couldn’t go past this rose quartz and blue agate bracelet either, with its soft, summer sky colors. The stones are set on sterling silver, and the bracelet has an adjustable length, so your wife can get a comfortable fit no matter what size her wrist, or how snuggly or free she is feeling that day! This bracelet is quite wallet friendly as well (it won’t bash it over the head and kick it while its down, that’s for sure!), and you should have enough left over to take her out to dinner, also!

Bracelets are a lovely, and quite unusual accent to evening wear, and for Arians, the melting heat of this ‘Fluid’ bracelet by Hot Diamonds is a perfect stylistic fit. Dripping down your wife’s arms, melted by her heat (tell her she’s hot every once in a while … even if it’s through jewelry ), this piece is made completely of sterling silver (rhodium plated), and features three tiny natural white diamonds in one edge. The stones are just as hard, stubborn and unbreakable as your Arian wife! It features free shipping also.

But if you haven’t seen just the right thing for your wife here, don’t settle for just anything. There are hundreds of ideas in our handpicked Gift Ideas for Wives section, and if you need any pointers or reassurance, we can provide that (in real time – just like a real shop!) via the Live Help link to the right of screen in the shop.

Hollywood Cubic Zirconia Ring

Gift giving can be a complicated old process! You have to step out of your own skin, and into somebody else’s for a little while … and you have to do this with all of your friends and family, at least once a year on their birthdays! But you do have an alternative – and you have actually found it already . This February we have done all of the skin stepping for you – if you know a guy or gal that always looks like they stepped off the cover of a magazine, could be called up-to-the-minute rather than a mere up-to-date, and has a new and refreshing style all of their own, we know exactly what to get them! Read on for our top picks for modern-style jewelry presents this February.

Georgini Hollywood Champagne Cubic Zirconia Pendant

Georgini Brand Black and White Cubic Zirconia Ring

Georgini Cubic Zirconia Swirl Cuff Bracelet

Fossil Wood Link and Brown Mother of Pearl Watch

Pandora Chalcedony Hoop Earrings

Pandora Chalcedony and Lilac Cubic Zirconia Charm

Pandora Diamond Ohm-Filigree Hoop Earrings

Wide 8mm Black Titanium Ring

Men’s Cosmic Titanium Ring

Body-Mind-Soul Wholistic Rings by Inori

Inori Body-Mind-Spirit Pendant

A little known trick with our site is the New Products section, which can be found down the bottom of the home page, and is updated every month. You’ll be looking at the new products for January (because of course, you are infinitely organized and are looking for a gift well in advance of your friend’s birthday ). One of the places that your infinitely modern friend will watch for fashion advice are Hollywood gossip mags … not for the trashy articles, of course , but for the latest and hottest looks. A great way to capture that feeling is with the Hollywood cubic zirconia ring pictured at the beginning of the article, which brings all the glamour and decadence of enormous Hollywood diamonds to your friend’s hands, at stunning prices! The princess cut cubic zirconia in the center is a massive 8mm across, and is teamed with two baguette cut cubic zirconias for a fresh look. Set on sterling silver, for budget-friendliness, this ring is one of our hottest items right now.

In fact, for Hollywood glam, a great range to check out is Georgini. These extravagant pieces often feature enormous cubic zirconias for star-style at a fraction of the price, and look right at home under the flashing lights of a club or dance floor. You’ll just need to know what to look for within the range for February born friends … and a great way to help you narrow the search is using their starsign. Aquarians are born on or before the 20th of February, and are unconventional, free-spirited, sociable and love something out of the ordinary. Pisces rules from the 21st onwards, and Piscean guys and girls are dreamy, spiritual people, with more than a little leaning towards the mystical and soulful.

Some of the most unusual, fresh modern choices for Aquarians from the Georgini range include the champagne cubic zirconia pendant at right, and the black and white cubic zirconia ring. While some jewelry tries to masquerade cubic zirconias as more expensive gemstones, the unusual champagne color of this pendant showcases it … but that won’t matter to your unconventional Aquarian. The last thing they would want to do is try to be something they aren’t, you’ll surely agree! The pendant is made of sterling silver and features a 24mm by 18mm cubic zirconia in the centre, surrounded by clusters of white cubic zirconia around the edges. The 50cm chain included with the pendant gives it a lovely hang, just perfect for highlighting a daring cleavage for a night on the town … Aquarians have many of them!

The black and white cubic zirconia ring is definitely different, and sure to be a hit with unconventional Aquarians. The black cubiz zirconia is formed into a unique disc shape, rather than cut traditionally to emulate a gem, and white zirconias adorn the centers of these discs. The band is a comfortable 4mm wide for ladies hands, and the style is infinitely matchable … you know, they really haven’t found a new black yet!

Sweet and dreamy Pisceans don’t miss out on modern style jewelry in the Georgini range either, though. The swirl cuff bracelet shown looks like a ring, with its ultra-wide proportions, but is actually a fresh and funky bracelet! Dreamy Piscean girls will love the swirl design on these, which is partially encrusted with swathes of sparkling cubic zirconias. The sterling silver base has been rhodium plated, for wear resistance and extra shine, and this has the happy side effect of making it suitable for all skin types to enjoy!

Another of the recent finds that we’ve been loving is the ultra-modern and funky wood link watch from Fossil pictured. With its combination of unusual materials (the dial is made from brown mother of pearl … have you ever seen that?!), and natural look, this would be suitable for both unconventional Aquarian gals, as well as Pisceans, who’ll love the reminder of the wonders of nature with the wooden links. The wood look is complemented beautifully by the silver tone stainless steel accents – the watch features a three hand display that is getting rarer with fashion watches, as well as a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty. It is water resistant, and qualifies for free shipping across Australia – bonus!

But the range where we find the most inspiration for Piscean presents with a modern twist is Pandora, and some of their treasures this month come from the recently added earring department. The chalcedony hoop earrings shown have a light and dreamy quality, as well as a spiritual Ohm-design attachment for the chalcedony features. The chalcedony is a newer style of gemstone (a more ‘modern’gem!), and is set on a sterling silver base, to be nice and budget friendly. There is a matching Pandora charm, if your Piscean friend has a Pandora bracelet or necklace going, as shown at right. It features both chalcedony and lilac cubic zirconia – great for Pisceans, as lilac is one of the signature colors of their zodiac sign.

Another of our favorite picks for modern Pisceans comes from the Pandora earring section, and is similar in style, but actually not within the same product range – the diamond feature hoop earrings shown. These have the same ohm-style cutouts, for soul-focused Pisceans, and an especially modern flavor. The diamonds are set within 14ct yellow gold although the main body of the jewelry is made from sterling silver, so that they are within reach of you and me – the common man! The diamonds are genuine white 0.1ct stones, and the earrings are made for pierced ears. They are suitable for both everyday, and evening wear.

And if you are looking for a modern men’s jewelry gift this February, there is plenty of choice also! Men’s fashion rings are quite a recent fashion phenomenon, and one of the newest and hottest materials is titanium. Black titanium will be a great choice for your Aquarian guy – color is rarely seen in guys rings, let alone such a strong solid one as black! The black titanium ring pictured is 8mm wide – if he’s going to wear it, he may as well show it off . It has a polished finish, so it will gleam under the lights of the clubs that sociable Aquarians love. You can also have a message engraved inside the band at no extra charge, for this ring, and free shipping seals the deal for most people.

Titanium also has even more individual modern options, though, and the cosmic ring shown at right is probably the most Aquarian of them all! It has a stunning texture, and the electric blue base is particularly fitting, as this is a signature Aquarian color. This ring is actually extremely personalizable, with a total of six options to choose from apart from ring size. There are three gemstones that can be added, with a choice from a wide range of colors, and you can choose the setting for these also. Select your band width, and decide whether you want to engrave a message inside the ring, and you have a fantastically modern and very unusual gift!

Pisceans have some extremely fitting modern ring options also – the Russian style rings pictured are fresh and unusual in that they have engraving – one says Body, one Mind, and one Spirit. This pretty much sums up a Piscean’s life philosophy, with their focus on wholisticism and the soul. Each ring is made of stainless steel, one with a rose gold and one with a black PVD plating, for excellent wear resistance. Each band is 2mm wide, making the total width 6mm. These free-moving rings are also reported to be extremely comfy. There is a matching pendant available, the Body-Mind-Spirit Inori one shown below the rings. This is in stainless steel with PVD again, and is a one of our new products for January – it doesn’t get more modern that that!

Your mind should be buzzing with options by now … and if the buzz gets a bit overwhelming, and you need any pointers, just click the Live Help link and we’ll be there to calm you down and send you along the right path again! Just click to keep browsing the wide range of Gift Ideas for Women and Gift Ideas for Men … and good luck climbing into your loved one’s skin!

Unique Amethyst Drop Style Earrings

If you’re buying for a loved one in February, they’ll either be an unconventional, individual, rebellious Aquarian – or a mystical, dreamy and sensitive Piscean. Either way, you’ll want to make an impression with your gift, giving something magical and individual. Jewelry is a great way to do that! It is long-lasting, personal, and can only add to your friend’s beauty (whether they prefer that beauty to be called handsomeness or prettiness!). Here we look at our top picks for jewelry that includes the February birthstone, the amethyst.

Blue/Purple Tone Gemstone Ring

Rainbow Toned Gemstone Ring

Horizontal Set Amethyst Ring

Pear Cut Swirling Amethyst Ring

Amethyst and Rainbow Gemstone Drop Earrings

Amethyst Rectangular Cut Earrings

Georgini Brand Large Cubic Zirconia Ring

The February birthstone, the amethyst, is actually a violet colored variety of quartz, sister (or brother!) to the sweet, simple rose quartz that is also found quite frequently in jewelry. Ancient Greeks and Romans believed that it would protect against drunkenness, and instead of utilizing its beautiful royal depths and charm in jewelry, instead made flagons out of it. Although, I’m not sure what the point of drinking the wine was, if they didn’t want to get drunk from it … hmmmmmm! The color comes from an interplay of iron and aluminum in the mineral, and it is somewhat less hard than a diamond, sitting around 7 on the Mohs scale, where diamond is 10. However, this suits softer, dreamier Pisceans perfectly! The earrings are another great choice for soft and dreamy Pisceans – the drop style floats around their head in an ethereal, buoyant way, while the curves of the white gold sections at the attachment area look quite a bit like a Piscean’s favorite symbol – the infinity sign. These earrings have a total of eight amethysts, each 3mm across. The base is white gold, so is suitable for most skin types , and the post and butterfly style fittings make for a neater profile.

And Aquarians certainly don’t miss out on unconventional, unusual and unique gemstone jewelry for their February birthdays! The gorgeous blue and purple toned gemstone ring shown above features 3mm princess cut stones. This style of ring comes with a variety of different gem combinations, but in this one the amethysts at either end are teamed up with beautiful light blue topazes and a garnet in the middle, whose mysterious red depths are tempered by the gaiety (yes, the happiness!) of the topazes at either side. The base is 9ct white gold, helping keep the cost of this gorgeous piece down. The band is 4mm wide – small enough to look dainty on your Aquarian gal’s finger, but large enough for solidity. Its sister ring, the rainbow toned gemstone ring shown, has the same cut, size and layout of gemstones, but includes citrines, peridots and amethysts, set on yellow instead of white gold. Either one is quite individual as far as jewelry goes … enough to satisfy a rebellious Aquarian, anyway!

Pisceans don’t necessarily care whether everyone else is going to be wearing the same style of jewelry as them – they mind quite a bit more whether they like it or not! Pisceans go for swirling, mystical-type shapes in their jewelry, and the unusual horizontal set of the amethyst in the yellow gold ring shown is a great example of jewelry with flow, girl! The amethyst measures 5mm by 7mm and totals .73ct. This ring is quite easy to re-size, because of the simplicity of the band, so you can preserve the birthday surprise and quite easily have it re-sized locally. This is not a long or complex operation, and you may even be able to sneak one of her other rings into a jeweller’s without her noticing, and have the sizes matched! Genius !

We were talking about flow and mystery for Pisceans, and while we normally like to look at several different styles of jewelry for each starsign, we couldn’t pass over either this ring, or the previous ring for Pisceans. The pear cut amethyst is quite similar in size to the stone in the previous ring, but is shallower. It weighs only .4ct, and makes you a saving of of this ring, as it has a similarly simple band. And you should even have enough to treat her out to dinner (or a stargazing session, if she is a typical Piscean) to wear it!

For Aquarians though, anything that is different to how most people like things will sit just fine with them! These beautifully layered gemstone earrings are a good example for Aquarians. Rather than a boring old ‘balance’ of gemstone weights and appearances, amethysts are made a feature in these earrings, and a rainbow of other colors means that these earrings won’t hide in the shadows, but will jump out to thwack people in the face with their stunning style! The amethysts are 10mm across, and to help keep the cost down the complementary stones are colored crystals, rather than actual citrines, garnets and peridots whose shades thy resemble. The hook fittings make for a freer feeling, and if you live with an Aquarian, you’ll know there is nothing they hate more than being stuck, tied down, or pinned!

However, you don’t need to go completely crazy buying unique jewelry for Aquarians this February – even simple pieces with a little twist on the usual will suit them well. You rarely see rectangular cut amethysts – or any rectangular cut gemstones, so these are perfect for Aquarians. The amethysts are 4mm by 6mm, and are set in white gold to be suitable for almost any skin type. This simple gift is also very budget friendly, and for ladies with doubly-pierced ears, make a great base pair of earrings while another pair takes center stage.

We mentioned that Aquarians like to be different – and we also mentioned that amethysts are the birthstone for February … so why limit your unique Aquarian to everybody else’s birthstone?! The Georgini brand ring at right features an enormous stone, actually a purple cubic zirconia rather than an amethyst, as one at that size would be both very difficult to find, and prohibitively expensive. However, your unconventional girl will love this just as much – the 22mm zirconia is surrounded by white cubic zirconias, and set in soft and cost-effective sterling silver.

While the poor old guys don’t get much of a look-in with amethyst jewelry, there are plenty of other options for them! They might not be so sad to leave the delicate, one-step-away-from-pink tones of amethyst to the girls, anyway Check out the entire range of amethyst jewelry here, or you can also have a look through our handy collection of February birthstone gift ideas, to narrow the field for those that are feeling a bit lost! If you are having any trouble, we have a handy Live Help link off to the right of screen in each of the shop pages, where you sing out and we come (metaphorically) running!

Pandora Infinity Paraiba Topaz Earrings

Women bring a little something extra to the lives of guys … a little prettiness in a sea of practicality, the occasional delight of a great home-cooked meal, a reason never to take longer than 5 uninterrupted minutes in the bathroom … you know you love them! However, in all seriousness, if you’d like to let a lovely lady know how special she is to you for her birthday this February, jewelry is a great choice. Whether you are looking to thank your mother for decades of cleaning up after you, to show appreciation to your sister for finally stopping pulling your hair and hiding your toy trains, and treating you like a fellow human (!), or to a girlfriend or wife for always being there for you, we have some great starting points and ideas in your search for a flawless gift!

Pandora Paraiba Topaz Collection

Pandora Lime Cubic Zirconia and Green Pearl Earrings

Pandora Dark Green Pearl Charm

Stunning Blue Diamond Earrings

Blue Topaz and White Gold Pendant

Georgini Brand Funky CZ Ring

Tanzanite Earrings

Citizen Alexa White Leather Band Watch

Mystical, spiritual and imaginative Pisceans are born after the 21st of February, with their February counterparts, the Aquarians, born until the 20th and being more free-spirited, unique, rebellious and sociable. Piscean women are bound to love the spiritually flavored infinity design of the Pariaba topaz earrings at the beginning of the article. These gorgeous earrings come from the Pandora range, and if your special female has a Pandora charm bracelet, they are an especially good stylistic match. The body of the earrings is sterling silver, but the setting for the Paraiba topazes is 14ct yellow gold, to help highlight the warmer shades within the stone. They are simple enough for everyday wear, but still look great with a little black dress of a night time! They are actually part of a matching set of gorgeous Paraiba topaz jewelry – you can see the entire set at right, with alternative design hoop earrings, an infinity scrolls necklace, and an infinity ring some of the highlights.

An equally sweet and fitting alternative choice for Piscean girls are the green cubic zirconia and green pearl earrings at right. One of our only pieces of jewelry that features the mossy ocean tones of green in a pearl, these earrings are unusual and artistic. Plus, sea green is a signature color for girls born under Pisces! The hook style fittings make for a free and easy feeling when wearing them, and the price tag will give your pocket a free and easy feeling also! There is a matching charm for Pandora bracelets and necklaces, shown at right.

Where the signature color for Pisces is either sea green or mauve, for Aquarius it is the bright, scintillating tones of electric blue! Check out the Blue Jewelry Section for some great ideas, and check the blue sapphire, blue topaz, and blue diamond boxes under the Gemstone tab in the product finder box to get blue jewelry that is more ‘electric’! For luxury along with the energy of electric blue, you can’t go past the unusual blue diamond earrings shown at right. They are certainly simple, but the unconventionality of blue diamonds (as opposed to boring old white ones!) is bound to get your progressive, individual Aquarian girl going. The diamonds are set on luxury 18ct white gold, suitable for all skin types, and have a very decent combined gemstone weight of 1.01ct.

However, you can get that electric feeling from much more budget friendly pieces of jewelry for Aquairans also, like the blue topaz pendant shown at right. The cut of the stone is what stands out about this piece of jewelry – Aquarians will love the unusual, many-faceted, double-sided brilliant cut of the topaz. The stone has a gemstone weight of 1.00ct, and is set on 9ct white gold for excellent cost effectiveness. You know your Aquarian girl will want a night on the town to show this off, also (yes, even if she is your Mom!), and the price tag on this special piece leaves plenty of wiggle room for things like that.

This next suggestion for Aquarians is another great example of the fact that you don’t need to break the bank to get something truly unusual, that she’ll love forever (just like you!). The purple cubic zirconia ring at right is made by Georgini, specialists in party jewelry, and has a beautiful shine and glossy feel under-skin. It measures 20mm wide (a very unusual size for ladies jewelry – which your Aquarian will be thrilled with!), and is in the color of the birthstone for February, the amethyst.

Purple is a perfect choice for mystical, dreamy Piscean ladies also, although you’ll be looking at simpler pieces for these spiritual girls. The tanzanite earrings at right are in a Piscean signature color, mauve, and feature sweetly colored 3.25mm tanzanites. The stones are set in 14ct white gold, and the earrings themselves are very well-priced for such large gemstones.

We may have mentioned that Pisceans can be a little dreamy, and sometimes get caught up in their own imaginations … so much so that they forget to call, forget when they are supposed to meet or call you, and forget when it is supposed to be dinner time! A watch is a great idea for these girls, and leaves them no excuse for lateness . The Citizen Limited Edition Alexa watch at right is an excellent choice for Pisceans, with its mystically iridescent mother of pearl dial, set off so well by the unique white leather band. There are 28 hand-set diamonds framing the watch, which also uses Citizen’s Eco Drive technology to mean that she’ll never have to remember to replace the batteries. Another excuse for forgetting dinner thwarted!

Of course, if you can’t possibly decide, you can always ask the experts! We have a combined lifetime of experience helping lost friends and relatives pick perfect presents for their loved ones, and what is not handily gathered in the Gift Ideas for Women section is available to you through the Live Help link at the right of every screen! Alternatively, you could always ask her what she would prefer … a novel idea . Surveys show that over 60% of women tell their menfolk exactly what to get for their birthdays, so no need to feel bad!

Pandora Black Pearl and Tanzanite Flower Necklace

If all of the last few Christmases have sort of melded into one for you, it is likely that they have for your loved ones also. Draw a line in the sand this year – no more bring Christmases! The defining feature of this time of year is the gifts, and how they help us remember the people we love throughout the year. Try getting something utterly different, modern and contemporary for your loved ones this year, whether they are male or female, and help put a few bells and whistles on the occasion!

Pandora Purple Pearl and Tanzanite Earrings

Pandora Tanzanite Flower Ring

Pink Pearl Necklace

Pink Pearl Earrings

Georgini Black Onyx – Cubic Zirconia Earrings

Georgini Cubic Zirconia Cuff Bracelet

Fossil Geometric SIlver Ladies Watch

Fossil Green Ladies Watch

Inori Men’s Body and Soul Pendant

Tungsten Carbide Faceted Ring

Jewelry gifts are always a great idea – as long as you get the feeling of them right! Jewelry can be split into two opposing camps, with tents pitched across a grey valley, generals strolling the east and west horizons (!) … these camps are teh classical jewelry camp and the modern jewelry camp, and if you are looking at getting a jewelry gift this year, your friend or loved one will certainly be firmly in one or the other. Modern men and women appreciate jewelry that incorporates new materials, flowing, carefree designs, individuality, and design elements like layering and asymmetry. A great example of modern jewelry for women is the black pearl and tanzanite flower necklace pictured at the beginning of the article. Black pearls have come to prominence in jewelry only relatively recently, and many people will never have heard of tanzanite before – it is very much a stone of the times! They are set on 14ct yellow gold, and the asymmetrical design is one of the freshest, funkiest things about this piece of jewelry. Revel, wallow and rest in the delicious difference of the materials, with some of the matching jewelry, like the purple pearl and tanzanite bubble earrings pictured at right, and the bubble design ring with a tanzanite below that. You can see in the ring, how slender grace is very much a feature of modern jewelry also. You can also get matching charms for the famous Pandora bracelets for these pieces.

Unusual gemstones and materials are one of modern jewelry’s most important aspects, and for women, colored pearls have quickly become a fashion favorite. The pink pearl jewelry pictured at right, necklace and earrings, are contemporary classics in jewelry! The pink pearl necklace is made with white freshwater pearls and green beads alongside – the layered effect is very chic. The gems are set on sterling silver, and the entire piece is actually very affordable! The earrings have that slender grace of modern jewelry – the pink pearls are actually quite large, at 7 to 7.5mm wide, and the entire earring is nearly 50mm long. They have post and butterfly fittings for a neat, tucked away look, compared to hook style earrings.

If it is a female modern gift you are looking for this Christmas, Georgini Jewelry really manages to capture the spirit of youth in their jewelry range. Contemporary gals don’t mind too much whether their silver-look jewelry is sterling or 18ct white gold and whether the sparkly gems are cubic zirconias or diamonds – and Georgini runs with this ideal, to create some stunning and very affordable pieces. The black onyx and cubic zirconia earrings by Georgini shown are very minimal and modern in their stark contrasts. They combine opposing shapes, colors and materials to make a very different piece. The earrings are 5.9cm long, and the sterling silver base has been rhodium plated (a metal similar to platinum). The cuff bracelet pictured below that is 6.5cm in diameter, and is encrusted with white cubic zirconias. The sterling silver is rhodium plated, ensuring that it doesn’t become tarnished, and also for a better shine.

Fossil has some awesome, very different designs for ladies in their fashion watch range, including the wonderfully asymmetrical Geometric silver watch pictured, and the green watch below. The Geometric model is a silver tone, stainless steel one. It is water resistant and comes with a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty, as does the green watch. In wonderfully unusual green and brown wood on the band, and a striking green face, it has a natural feel and a fashionable look.

There are also plenty of options for the modern man – these up-to-the-minute males will most likely have a great collection of jewelry already, and the perfect brand to add to it this Christmas is Inori. This Japanese brand has some fascinating combinations of materials, and some very sensitive designs. The Body and SOul pendant at right is a recognition of the fact that modern men know there is more to life than beer, poker and sitting down to watch footy – even if they are all still appreciated from time to time! It is made of stainless steel with black PVD coating, and the 3cm length is a lovely middling size. It is quite a unisex design, so could be great for more than one person!

Men’s jewelry makes use of the unusual materials of modernity in the form of new alloys and strange metals, like in the tungsten carbide faceted ring shown. Apart from the very fashionable faceted design, the tungsten carbide is really the ultimate in jewelry technology, with its innate scratch resistance … and very cool name! If you click on the image of this ring, you’ll go to the Christmas Gifts for Men section. Click on the product in this section and you’ll see a neat 360 degree view of it before you buy.

You might not have seen the perfect gift for your ultra-cool and contemporary dude or chick here (!), but there are plenty more options in the shop. Many are gathered together neatly in the Christmas Gifts for Her and Christmas Gifts for Men sections. Look for unusual gems and metals, slender, layered designs, flow and asymmetry … you can’t go wrong!