Men will find it easy to lead a team, use power tools, repair cars, or dig a hole but will find shopping for jewelry a daunting task. It’s not really surprising how the price tag as well as the terminologies used when buying jewelry can cause so much stress for the guys. Aside from that, there is this challenge of finding the right ring that will accomplish his main goal – to impress her - or for most men, hear her say “Yes!”

But instead of just letting the jeweler get his way and lure you into buying things you don’t understand, why not take it easy. Relax and let us give you some tips on how to shop for jewelry for your special someone, without stressing yourself out.

Know what you want –Buying jewelry needs careful planning. That way, you can save a lot of money, get what you want or at least something close to that, and have a faster transaction. If you walk inside jewelry store and asked the salesperson for “something nice” for your wife or girlfriend, he may end up leading you to most expensive items and end up buying it.

Know what she wants ­– One way to know what she likes when it comes to jewelry is by observing what fashion jewelry she wears. You can also check her jewelry collection or ask her friends or mom for suggestions. Another trick is to ask her to go window shopping with you on a nearby jewelry shop. As she looks around, take note the kind of jewelry that catches her attention and come back again to buy her favorites.

Ask around for reliable wholesale jewelry shop –If you have married guy friends, you can definitely use their advice on the best jewelry store in town. Read reviews, ask for recommendations and go to at least 3 different jewelry stores to compare prices, quality and designs.

Know your budget– Think of price limit before going shopping and follow it as much as possible. Once you are decided on how much you’re going to spend, the salesperson will most likely to lead you to the items that suit your budget.

Ask questions– Read some pointers in the internet and jewelry store brochures on the basic things you need to know about fashion jewelry such as gemstones, metal type, prong setting and the likes. Before buying an engagement ring or other jewelry, ask the salesperson about these things to get the best quality rings that fit your budget.

Trust your instinct –Nobody knows your partner like you do so trust your taste and your instinct on what might work for her. Have the confidence to look for the perfect ring. And sooner or later, you will realize that buying jewelry isn’t that hard after all.

Keep these tips handy so you can read it the next you get your lady a fashion jewelry. This will surely make things easier whether you’re buying a ring, a necklace or even earrings.