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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Watch Guide

The first thing to consider when buying a watch is, what is its purpose? Will you use it to time your lap speed, or your lunch hour? The wide availability of watch styles and features allows you to pick the watch that fits your needs, style, and taste perfectly.

Form & Function

This list below will help you choose the right features for your purposes:

For More Information

Watch Anatomy

Watches in Your Price Range

TAG Heuer Women's Aquaracer Diamond Watch

Luxury

If you're looking for one watch that will keep excellent time and remain in style for years to come, the classic design and renowned craftsmanship of Baume & Mercier watches for men and women are unparalleled. TAG Heuer men's and women'swatches also offer the perfect hybrid of style and performance.

Skagen Men's Skagen Titanium Watch

Casual

Look for casual features that ensure you can keep your mind on taking it easy. Choose a watch with a comfortable band and higher water resistance so you don't have to worry about your watch when you're reaching in the cooler for a drink or slipping in for a swim. View our casual Skagen watches for men and women.

Bulova Women's Watch

Dressy

For a more formal look, choose a watch that matches your attire. A stainless steel bracelet band and a black face perfectly match a black sweater and gray pants.Men's Bulova watches come in stainless steel, black, or brown leather bands to match any suit. Michele and Bulova watches for women feature luxury touches like diamond and gemstone bezels.

Seiko Men's Automatic Diver Watch

Sport

If you are looking for a watch that can meet the demands of your active lifestyle, look to our sporting watches. Seiko diving watches feature screw down crowns and casebacks, as well as water resistance up to 600 ft.

Kenneth Cole Men's Automatic Watch

Fashion

For watches with cutting edge style, look for features like unique case shapes, face colors, and band materials. You're guaranteed to find these features if you look to established fashion brands, like Kenneth Cole and Invicta.

Understanding Fit

When you receive your watch, if it has a leather band, you'll find that you can most likely tighten it to a perfect fit. If your watch has a stainless steel band, it may not fit perfectly when you first put it on. Check the owner's manual for tips on how to remove links, and if you need to add links, you can contact the watch manufacturer directly to receive additional links.

Guaranteed Quality, Excellent Value

To offer you the best value on watches from respected brands, we work with a variety of distributors to obtain watches on an authorized and a non-authorized basis. When you purchase a non-authorized watch from Blue Nile, your watch warranty is backed by Blue Nile rather than the original manufacturer. Whether from any authorized or non-authorized source, every watch from Blue Nile is guaranteed to be:

Brand new and genuine
Engraved with the original serial numbers
Shipped in the original watch box with its original packaging and owner's guide
Warranted by either the manufacturer or Blue Nile

Bracelet Guide

A bracelet is one jewelry item she will see all the time, so she can appreciate it often. She also enjoys the feeling of it on her wrist reminding her of you.

Some bracelets are available in different lengths. So before you purchase, be sure to measure one of her other bracelets to be sure she doesn't need a special length.

Bracelets are usually worn on occasions when she isn't working with her hands. Even when not working, a bracelet's proximity to the hands causes it to get bumped and banged, so it must be very durable. Jewelry designers take this into account, so you can be sure the bracelet you choose will last.

Chain Types
BeadByzantineCableMeshRoloRopeSnakeBoxWheat
Chain Bracelet

Chain

This is the classic bracelet. You'll find a variety of chain designs, like the traditional round-link rolo or wheat chain, in a variety of metals like sterling silver, 18k gold, and platinum.

Pearl Bracelet

Pearl

A pearl bracelet is a traditional piece of jewelry. It adds a dressy touch to anything she wears, from jeans to a cocktail dress. Or she can formalize the look with a matching pearl necklace and earrings.

Bangle Bracelet

Bangle

A bangle bracelet can be worn by itself for a simple look, or can be combined with several other bangles. Bangles draw the eye with metallic shine, and several bangles clinking together make a pleasant sound.

Charm Bracelet

Charm

Keepsake charms can be added to these popular link bracelets to create a custom piece of jewelry that is as unique as she is. Available in sterling silver.

Bracelets as Gifts

For an important occasion like a graduation or a promotion, give her a pearl bracelet. This bracelet is perfectly suited for one of these formal occasions, and looks great with a dress.

For a birthday, give her a bangle, or several bangles to wear all at once. Bangles are fun for summer to dress up whatever she's wearing, or she can wear them in winter over a slim-fitting sweater.

The chain bracelet makes the perfect personalized gift for any occasion. With a charm bracelet you can continue to give her charms for special occasions to create a keepsake of memories. Or consider a bracelet with an engraveable tag for a personalized gift.

Necklace Guide

The right necklace or pendant will add style to anything she wears. In addition to being a fashionable gift, giving her a necklace gives you the opportunity to perform the classically romantic gesture of putting it around her neck for the first time.

In general, a necklace is defined as any type of chain or length of precious metal or gems. They are also available in pendant styles that feature a single jewel, pearl or charm, usually suspended from a chain. A pearl strand is a length of closely strung pearls.

Chain Types
BeadByzantineCableRoloRopeSnakeBoxWheat
Metal Chain

Metal Chains

Chains go with everything. A fine platinum chain in a choker length will add just a touch of shine. Consider giving her an 18-inch, sterling silver or 18k gold chain to add an element of visual interest to her wardrobe.

Necklaces

Necklaces

Necklaces come in an assortment of styles including heavier chains, links, and braids. Some necklaces feature a fixed set of diamonds orgemstones, where others have stones that run their entire length. Pendants feature charms or jewels that are suspended from a chain.

Pearl Strand

Pearl Strands

Pearl strands are an essential element to a woman's jewelry wardrobe. She can wear one with a dress to create a classy look.

Platinum Diamond Solitaire Pendant

Solitaire Pendants

The simple design of a solitaire pendant allows all the attention to focus on a beautiful diamond, pearl, or gemstone. These timeless pieces can be worn with a dress or with jeans. Our Build Your Own Diamond Pendant® feature allows you to select a diamond and setting to create a unique piece of jewelry.

Choose the Right Length

When selecting a necklace or pendant, consider that the length will determine where it will lie on her chest.




16 in. Choker length:

Just above collarbones. Emphasizes her neckline.

18 in. Princess length:

Hangs over collarbones. The most common length.

24 in. Opera length:

Over blouse or dress. A dramatic length.

Buyer's Tip

At Blue Nile, we measure the length of the necklace from end to end, including the clasp.

Necklaces & Pendants as Gifts

Many women start out with a strand of faux-pearls, so a strand of freshwater pearls makes a very nice gift for a young woman. If you have a special occasion like a birthday or your first wedding anniversary, consider a solitaire pendant featuring a pearl or diamond. For a very special occasion like a five- or ten-year anniversary, you might give Akoya pearls, which are the most beautiful white pearls available. She'll remember the occasion every time she wears the gift.

If it's a gift for a fun occasion, like a vacation or a promotion, consider a pendant featuring an 18k gold, platinum, or sterling silver charm — these are fashion pieces just for fun.

Earring Guide

Earrings make the perfect gift because they are always the right fit. The most basic jewelry wardrobe piece, she may leave the house without a bracelet, but she's almost always wearing earrings.

Most earring styles go with anything, so your gift won't cause her wardrobe issues. The wide variety of earring types, sizes, and prices available makes it easy to find the perfect pair for a gift. She'll remember you every time she wears them.

Diamond Earrings

Studs

Because they're small, stud earrings are easy to wear. They go as easily with a cocktail dress as they do with jeans. You'll find a variety of styles in Cultured Pearl Earrings, Diamond Earrings andGemstone Earrings.

Channel-Set Hoop Diamond Earrings in 18k White Gold

Hoops

Platinum, 18k gold, or silver hoops give a feminine touch, and precious metals go with anything. For added sparkle, choose a pair with diamonds. Prices start at around $40 for silver hoops.

Other Style Earrings

Drops

Drop earrings are made to dangle below their setting. Swaying with movement, they can add an elegant touch. Pearl, diamond, and gemstone drop earrings are available in various settings.

Earrings as Gifts

Diamond studs are the perfect gift for an important occasion. If she is more fashionable and follows the trends, give her princess-cut diamond studs, but if she dresses in classic styles, give round diamond studs or cultured pearl studs.

Even if she has several pairs of earrings already, she'll love to add a pair of beautiful hoop earrings to her rotation. Most women prefer either the white metals or yellow gold, so look to her other jewelry to see what metal she prefers.

If studs and hoops are too predictable, silver earrings are available in a variety of fashionable styles. Other attractive options include intricate platinum love knots or elegant 18k gold dangle earrings.