So you're out at the local fine jewelry store, trying to figure out what a husband should buy his wife for a first anniversary gift.  And to top it all off, that long counter of gold, platinum, precious gems and other pieces of jewelry can be very intimidating if you don't know exactly what you want.  In order to help you out, we've put together a few buying hints to hopefully make your fine jewelry buying experience a little less stressful.

Fine Jewelry Buying Tip # 1:  Know Exactly How Much Is Your Spending Limit

One of the most common mistakes made by a man when buying a piece of fine jewelry for his wife is that he doesn't set a limit on what he is willing  to spend.  By setting a limit for yourself, you help the fine jewelry seller immensely by narrowing the possible choices to the ones that you know you can afford.  Your wife might be worth both the stars and the moon to you, but purchasing something that is within your price range will cause much less worry in the long run.

Fine Jewelry Buying Tip # 2:  Shop For The Lady, Not For The Piece

One of the complaints that are heard most often by men shopping for a piece of fine jewelry is that he simply doesn't know what his wife would enjoy.  Of course, one of the easiest ways to alleviate this problem is to simply ask her; but that would take all the romance and mystery out of the situation.  Another option is to think back and try to remember what pieces of fine jewelry that she liked wearing in the past.  Chances are she'll like to wear that type of jewelry again.  A third option is to think back and recollect and chose a piece that reminds you of a special event that the two of you shared.  Remember that time camping in the mountains of West Virginia?  A piece of fine jewelry with a deep rich emerald to match the shade of the leaves might just be a great purchase.

Fine Jewelry Buying Tip # 3:  Don't Be Afraid To Shop Around

In a lot of ways, shopping for a piece of fine jewelry is like buying a car.  Both will be used on a regular basis by your wife, both require a sizable down payment, and often both have sales people that are working on a commission to make the sale.  You would never dream of buying the first car you saw on the showroom floor, and jewelry buying is the same way.  Never be afraid to not buy a piece of fine jewelry right away.  Shop around and see a few other "models" first.  In the end, you'll be glad you did.

I hope this article about buying fine jewelry has helped to give you some hints and pointers about buying that piece of fine jewelry for your wife.  Just take a little time, think about your wife, and you're bound to make a great choice.