Design A Gift Of Jewelry

Begin by making an analysis of the person. Think about what you know about the person you are creating this design for. Since you are making the gift, it should fit their personality.

These questions may help in your analysis. Do you see the person wearing large amounts of jewelry? Are those pieces that the person wears most often large or small? Do you know the person's favorite color or birthstone? What is their preferred metal, silver or gold?

When you have answered these questions, you are going to need to choose the item you want to design. If the item is for a person you know very well, a close friend or sister, you may know more about sizes and be able to design a choker or bracelet. If the person is not that close, you may need to choose a safer item such as earrings or a necklace that is adjustable. If the person is a man who does not wear jewelry, then choose a tie clip or a key chain.

One way to begin is by sketching out the design using pencil and paper. Then you can add or erase as needed to get the design that you want. You will be able to set the design down and think about it later. When designing a gift for someone else to give, this gives you the opportunity to show them your idea before you begin the work.

Try making a model of the design using scrap material or inexpensive materials. You are trying to get an idea of what the finished product will look like. If you have made a similar piece before, then you may just need to set the materials all together so you can visualized the finished product. Some people find that using a bead board for bead projects is a great way to make this comparison.

If you design a unique jewelry gift then there is no chance of duplication of gifts. You do not have to worry that the person has just opened three identical gifts before getting to yours. The gift you give if far more valuable than any monetary value that could be placed upon it. It is a gift of love straight from the heart that you took time to design for a loved one.

Try these tips and you can create the perfect gift that was made just for your friend or loved one. Not only will they appreciate your handiwork, they will appreciate that it was made with them in mind.