When you are buying a gift for the special lady in your life, and you want to go with jewelry, you are given three main courses of action. You can go with the necklace, a ring, or a pair of earrings. Knowing what is best to give to who will save you a lot of trouble in the future. However, which one is best to go with depends on the state of your relationship, each gift will say something different.

Earrings

They are always a good gift and can be found for a decent price, almost anywhere you look. Buying earrings for someone, even a co-worker is a relatively harmless way to go. Not too much will be read into the gift and you don't have to worry that your token of appreciation to a co-worker is going to turn into mixed singles and their feeling that you are coming onto them with the gift. When buying earrings for your spouse or girlfriend, make sure you spend the right amount of money on them and do not go cheap. This could turn out worse for you if you buy cheap earrings, despite the notion of the thought counting.

Rings

Rings are reserved for girlfriends and spouses. You should never buy a ring for a co-worker because it will send the wrong message about how you see them in the office. A ring is a token of commitment and love, and that has no place when you are trying to simply be friends with someone in the office. Of course, there are many different types of rings, including wedding, engagement and promise. Know what you are looking for when you get one and don't go cheap, it will show in the ring you buy.

Necklace

This is a gray area. You could buy a necklace for a co-worker but it does mean intimacy if you do. For a spouse or girlfriend, it is a good gift as it shows a degree of thought and necklaces are usually expensive. There are several options with necklaces, including getting a locket with pictures of the two of you in it.

All of these choices will work for a girlfriend or spouse, but getting them a ring or necklace is the best bet. With a co-worker, you should go no further than earrings, doing so will send the wrong message and it could get you in a lot of trouble. So think about your choices and make the right one, it can mean a lot to your relationship.