Needs some advice for a golden gift

I know this may be in the wrong section but since I am speaking about gold I hope this is ok. I am looking to buy a birthday gift for my wife for the end of the month. I was thinking about buying her a 18K gold chain with a pendant. The issue I have is our wedding bands are made of white gold. I want to get her a yellow 18K necklace.

The question is should I stick with the white gold to match what we already have, or do I buy the yellow gold to switch it up? Any suggestions or advice is appreciated. So far I found a 2 gram 20 inch 18K yellow gold wheat chain that I like on Amazon.

 

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The last place you want to ask for fashion advice is from a coin collecting forum.
Do you really think a bunch of 40+ introverted men know or even care about the current fashion trends?

As with much in life, Google is your friend. Seek your answer here:

https://www.google.com/#q=wearing+white+and+yellow+gold+together

 

Lol, I figured you may have some people who dabble in such things here considering the type of metals we discuss, anything is possible.

 

Who cares! It's the thought that counts.

Chris

 

I understand about what counts, but a answer to the question would be helpful considering I am buying her some jewelry.

 

I took your query to heart, and read/asked several female friends both young and older, including my daughter what they thought (I had custom white Gold earrings made for her 16th birthday, which she never wore).

To a person they could not understand who would give a "base metal" colored object as a wedding ring. Virtually every women had a remark like "only a man wouldn't know the color of a Golden Gift", "why wouldn't he let her pick the object from a selection, rather than buying something he likes?", etc..

As I said, I'd already done something similar in my life, until I learned to make the female part of the decision process. I personally virtually always give a hand written "gift certificate" expressing my appreciation for having them in my life, and want them to join me in a generally unbiased selection. My women have always appreciated personal gestures.

Gold color was preferred by all, with a Caveat that plated objects don't remain untarnished, and change color.

Just my data from a female opinion survey, which required some coaxing from several who reluctantly paraphrased "that a man wouldn't understand, and will generally get what they like".

 

That's a funny statement from your daughter, and thanks for doing some leg work. I want to make sure I get something she can use all the time.

 

I wasn't trying to be flippant about it. I've always felt that it's the thought that counts. Maybe that's why I'm divorced, but I'm much happier this way. I make ALL the decisions.

Chris

 

LOL, newly married here, so I want to remain that way

 

LOL

I'm also happily divorced, but that's only because I've wonderful understanding women in my life. My ex-wife has always been a great friend, even asking to be buried by my side after we were divorced. She selected/bought the sight/plots, another simple male decision.

The divorce was probably one of my last important heterosexual decisions made, but no arguments, only discussions, are allowed in my relationships.

I agree, it's the thought that counts, especially theirs.

JMHO, Rich

 

Yeah I never understood white gold. But I guess it's for people who like gold, but just not the color.

 

I would suggest going to an asian jewelry store if you happen to live near a large city. I find much better deals there in regards to what you pay versus gold value than in US stores. Most US stores really have no clue how much actual gold is in the necklace, and their prices really have no correspondence with the gold value. In asian jewelry stores, they START with the value of the gold, then you negotiate how much extra you pay because its in the form of a necklace.

Most of the time I buy in Thailand, but when I need to buy in the US I go to an asian store. I tried to go to a typical US store, and found myself extremely frustrated by both their lack of knowledge and pricing. I like the asian method so much my wife has about 5 ounces of gold jewelry.

 

2 words most men never say in order happily and married

 

Married with no issues?

 

Ive been married almost 2 years september 16th. I cant afford silver/gold rings or necklaces. Are rinhs came from the mall anf shes the one that got them. So i dont have much of opion on this. What i do jave to say is watch what nevklaces you buy online. Alit are stamped on the clasp and thats all thats real gold. Being at my lcs alot. Ive seen many people fooled and when asked where thry got it they said online

 

I saw this on Amazon the one I like for her, its a accredited seller so I feel safe if I buy from there, just making sure I stay in fashion lol

 

If you're not sure, I'd recommend asking your wife what she prefers. My wife has a preference for white gold, so that's usually what I buy for her. I don't think she owns any yellow gold jewelry at all. Everyone is going to have different tastes though.

 

I agree, I am trying to be secretive considering she controls the money, I already had to tell her I was taking some money out for her gift. I do not want her to know what the gift is however.

 

14K White & Yellow Gold 0.9mm Braided Wheat Chain Necklace with Lobster Claw Clasp, Both are the same price. 20 inch chain and 2 grams of gold. Both cost $133

 

Try to be at least a little indirect about it. Don't just say, "Hey, I'm buying you gold jewelry, do you like white or yellow?" Maybe take a little day trip to a shopping mall, stop by a jewelry store window, and see which stuff she naturally gravitates to. Or pay attention to which color she tends to wear more frequently.

Did she pick out your wedding rings? If so, I'd say matching those is probably a safe bet.