Luckily, there plenty of routes you could go down when it comes to choosing jewellery. You might like to go for earrings, bracelets, necklaces or rings, for example, and upping the ante to diamonds would be well worth considering for something extra special.

And, no matter what style your recipient prefers, there’ll be jewellery to suit. Classic designs are always going to be in fashion, or if you’re after something more contemporary you’ll be able to find it. The options are endless, and you’re bound to find just the piece that you’re looking for.

But, it needn’t just be for women. Men are just as likely to appreciate a few carefully-chosen pieces, and thanks to the huge range available for men these days you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding something to suit. Rings could be on the cards, as could diamond bracelets or necklaces, or play it safe and go for gents watches instead.

No matter who you’re buying for or what style you need, jewellery can really make the perfect gift. If you think it’s time to get shopping to surprise that special someone, make sure to come to us here at ROX for a truly fantastic selection of pieces and get ready to impress.

Everybody should big it up from time to time! An oversized cluster ring here, a bulky gent’s watch there; this can go a long way to making a huge statement effortlessly.

Men

One of the best for quirky, male-orientated statement jewellery options is Stephen Webster jewellery. As a partner of ROX, Stephen Webster jewellery is fast becoming one of the most popular contemporary designers around. His unusual, chunky pieces will soon become a mainstay of any gentleman’s wardrobe.

The most popular “mancessories” to super-size are cufflinks and watches. Remember to choose one and stick to it – a smart designer watch makes its loudest statement alone. Cufflinks can give scope to be seriously creative – take a look a Stephen Webster’s gargoyles, talons and thorns for inspiration! Make sure they’re teamed with a simple, well-fitting shirt.

Women

Ladies have a little more free-reign when it comes to super-sizing.  Make it big, keep it simple. If in doubt, take off the last thing you put on! And don’t forget about colossal diamond earrings, all-engulfing neck pieces and attention-grabbing rings – cocktail-style rings are perfect!

Along with Pandora jewellery, Links of London jewellery is a leading partner with ROX. Links of London’s signature charm bracelet is a key piece to be creative with – add a silver dragonfly, take away a silver mitten – it’s up to you!

Well-chosen statement jewellery should be timeless and chic, although the real key is to have fun and be brave!

The intimacy of secret messages is an age-old stroke of ingenuity between lovers. Furtively passed notes, hidden scribblings of love, clandestine meetings and proposals are as practiced and valuable now as in the days of Shakespeare. Secret messages have been etched onto jewellery of all kinds for thousands of years. Alternatively, the Victorians enjoyed attaching meanings to particular stones in order to spell out messages to a lover.

Think carefully about your message – do you want it to be a classic like “My love, my one, my only”, maybe the more contemporary “All you need is love”, the comical “Put me back on!”, or perhaps the very sweet “I see your halo.”

Here are a few more ideas – the date of a significant anniversary, wedding date, your names or nicknames, a poignant song lyric or poem, part of your wedding vows, a symbol (perhaps a heart or star), or even a word or phrase in another language that’s significant to you both.

Your engraving is for life, so try to steer away from gimmick-like messages – it may seem fun at the present but it might not always suit your relationship!

A thoughtful piece of jewellery to wear forever will serve as a reminder to your loved one that all the blood, sweat and tears were worth it! Common Graduation gifts include watches, necklaces, bracelets and diamond earrings for the truly deserved.

By far the most popular gift for boys are designer watches. A thoughtful engraving seals the deal. Here are some popular messages – “Faith in you all the way”, “Congratulations Kid!”, “You did us proud” or simply “Knew you could do it!” Be sure to include the Graduation date to mark the auspicious occasion.

Of the beauteous plethora Links of London jewellery, one of the most famous and poignant gifts for women is the charm bracelet. Renowned for originality and variety, the Links charm bracelet itself is a symbol of the beginning of something new. A piece for her to maintain, evolve and treasure as she herself progresses through life. It makes the perfect gift, and who can resist the little silver cowboy boot charm or silver quilted clutch bag charm?

Be responsive to your loved one’s taste and if in doubt, keep it simple.

If you are in the area, you can also visit their boutique stores in Glasgow’s famous jewellery treasure trove, the Argyll Arcade. They also have stores in the leading shopping destinations of Braehead, Silverburn and Aberdeen’s Union Square. There you will see for yourself contemporary classics, fashions straight from the catwalk, and individual pieces with an elegance and character all of their own.

The ROX reputation for diamond engagement rings is certainly impressive. Every ROX diamond in their Signature Collection is handpicked for its superior cut, presence and beauty, which means that when you wear it, you know it will stand out.

Choosing diamond jewellery is a subjective thing, but whether you buy online or at one of the retail outlets, you can ask the staff to help you when choosing jewellery. This can come in handy if you are buying, for example, diamond earrings for your wife or girlfriend as a surprise. The helpful staff at ROX will point you in the right direction if you’re not sure exactly what you want. So whatever you are looking for in diamond jewellery, have a look at the fantastic range on the ROX website.

It is easy to make a mistake when buying jewellery, and what may seem like an simple present can easily turn out to be a minefield.

Getting it right

Before shopping for a jewellery gift, taking the time to establish the style and tastes of your partner could prevent disaster later on. If you are set on buying her a ladies watch, for example, make sure you choose one that suits her lifestyle and her tastes. Don’t buy her a sporty number with lots of technological gadgetry if she is into vintage fashion. The repercussions of this go beyond the fact that she will never wear your gift, disappointing both of you, because she will also interpret the incidence as evidence of you ‘not really knowing her’.

Don’t go over the top

Similarly, have an idea in your head about how extrovert and ostentatious your partner is likely to be when it comes to wearing jewellery. If you buy her a large solitaire diamond ring, will she be ecstatic, or embarrassed?

Size is everything

There is no excuse for getting the wrong size ring – just ‘borrow’ one from her jewellery box and get the same size. Ditto for necklace chains. If you don’t have access to her jewellery box, maybe you should stick to diamond earrings instead.

One of the most superficial and popular reasons that men give jewellery is that they feel they are expected to do so. Laziness also factors into it – perhaps they can’t think of anything else for a birthday or Christmas present? In some cases choosing a plain pair of diamond earrings might be easier, in terms of effort, than putting some real thought and effort into what their partner actually wants.

The battle for status uses jewellery as a commodity. Men in a social group may find themselves subtly competing with each other to provide their partners with expensive jewellery. The women may not notice, or perhaps they contribute to the status warfare themselves, comparing new gifts at every available opportunity.

The men who give jewellery for less cynical reasons are likely to spend more time (as opposed to money) considering what their partner’s tastes are and the type of jewellery they would actually enjoy, treasure and – most importantly – wear.

These men would say that it makes them feel connected to their partners when they wear an item of diamond jewellery which they have given them. They would also say that they feel a sense of pride at being the provider, and that the jewellery is a symbol of the connection between the couple.

For men who seek that closeness and recognition of the relationship, this consideration makes the jewellery they buy their partners truly priceless.

Gok will be joined by Lorraine Kelly (doesn’t everyone love a lazy morning watching her on the GMTV sofa?) and a host of other celebs for three days and nights of fashion, beauty, style, performances and exhibitions from 35 uber cool brands.

That’s where we come in.

We’re going to be exhibiting the hottest styles from Thomas Sabo, Links of London, Monica Vinader and ToyWatch to name just a few at GLAM in the City along with some other great companies including our friends over at Cupcake Glasgow. So we decided to put our GLAM hats on to do something fun and quirky to let everyone know that we’re going to be part of the festivities.

The result? The most GLAM cupcake the world has ever seen – a gorgeous sweet treat adorned with over 25 cts of diamonds… and valued at a staggering £100,000!

Credit: Kieran Dodds

We invited media along to our Argyll Arcade store where our gorgeous model (and colleague!) Lorna Keir showed off the cupcake… check her  working the cameras…!

Credit: Kieran Dodds

If anyone fancies treating themselves to the ultimate in luxury (or hinting to their significant other!), you can order a bespoke diamond cupcake in store and make sure you get your tickets to GLAM in the City by visiting www.glaminthecity.co.uk

And here’s a bonus pic of Lorna with her sister, and assistant manager of ROX Argyll Arcade, Jennifer…

Credit: Kieran Dodds

They’re almost as sweet as the cupcake!

Love,

ROX

For example, yellow gold is no longer the most popular metal for settings and jewellery. The growing popularity of expensive titanium means that the more affordable white gold is becoming more popular as a substitute.

Jewellery is not immune to trends and changes in politics and society. New awareness of the ethics of diamond mining – illustrated by Leonardo Dicaprio in the film Blood Diamond – means that consumers are more discerning and questioning about where their diamond jewellery is coming from.

One of the most interesting developments in modern jewellery design and technology takes place in the field of watches design. Once upon a time, it would be that your new fancy watch would stop working. You would have to make a trip to the jewellers or the watchmaker to have the battery changed. It wasn’t an expensive affair – more of a nuisance.

This is no longer the case with many of the more modern watches which don’t run on batteries, but on kinetic energy created by the movements of your body while you wear the watch. The designer watches turn the kinetic energy into electrical energy, meaning you have eco-friendly watches which never need batteries changing or winding up. They are also able to store energy and put themselves to sleep, thus saving energy; re-setting themselves when movement begins again.

Concern for the environment has an impact of every area of our lives – including jewellery design – and it will be interesting to see how jewellery and watches develop over the next decade.

Despite the rarity of diamonds, they seem to prevail all of our ideas about style and elegance, and therefore by wearing the correct diamond jewellery you can really buy into the higher echelons of taste and style.

If you want to really set a party alight with sparkle, a great (and slightly less-traditional) choice for jewellery would be diamond bracelets. Like no other kind of jewellery, diamond bracelets will catch the light, and will move in such away as to create maximum sparkle – perfect if you want your outfit to come alive with youthful shimmer.
Drop diamond earrings will also create a lot of sparkle, and will draw attention to your immaculate hair and make-up, similar to the way a good pair of earrings act like an impeccable frame for your natural beauty, elevating and complementing it.

If you want true traditional elegance you might choose solitaire or cluster diamond rings. Each kind of ring is different enough to be matched with any taste and for any occasion, but offer both highly-glamorous and dazzling elegance to an outfit.

Indeed diamonds are so associated with timeless elegance, that they can make even the most immaculate outfit shine even brighter, and can invest a look with not only high-sparkle but also glamour.