Are you thinking about giving a jewelry gift to a friend, co-worker, family member or significant other? Are you confused as to what type of jewelry you should give them? If so, then read these suggestions and hopefully you will have a better idea of what to look for.

First, are you shopping for a man or a woman? There is a lot of jewelry specifically designed for women and designed separately for men; however there is some that both may choose to wear.

Probably the most common jewelry worn by men and women both are watches. There are many different types and styles of men's and women's watches, ranging in price from pretty cheap to very expensive. The two major types of watches are digital and analog (non-digital). Digital watches are typically used for sports, such as walking, jogging and running. Some people may prefer to wear them casually too. However, by far, analog watches are the most popular and widely used though. Analog watches come in various styles and colors, with different types of bands. The most common bands are leather, silver, gold, synthetic, fabric and titanium. They also come with different types of dials, including round dials, square dials, oval dials and more. Most watches can also be adjusted for size, so if you aren't sure if it will fit the person you are shopping for, it shouldn't be a big problem. You can easily find most types of watches at any department store, however, for the more extravagant and expensive ones, you will most likely have to go to a jewelry store.

Another piece of jewelry you could consider giving for a gift is a necklace. As with watches, there are necklaces made with men in mind and ones made for women. It's safe to say, however, that women's necklaces offer many more styles and variety. Diamond necklaces are probably the most desired type of necklace available and they vary in length and of course, in cost. Gold, silver, beaded and pearl necklaces are common as well. As with watches, you can easily find nice necklaces at any department store, but for the best ones, you will have to visit a jewelry store.

Other popular types of jewelry are earrings and bracelets. As with necklaces, there are earrings and bracelets made for men, but the majority of ones are made specifically with women in mind. While bracelets were made to wear on your wrists, ankle bracelets have actually become popular with women in the recent years. Like with the other jewelry mentioned, all these items can be found at most any department stores, but the finest and most costly will probably be found only in jewelry stores.

Hopefully these suggestions make it a little an easier for your decision in purchasing a jewelry gift.