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So you have your wedding anniversary coming up. You are no doubt shopping around for a present for your wife - but many men are just not sure what to buy! Most women expect a beautiful and special gift from their husband, especially on the milestone anniversaries such as the first, fifth, tenth and twentieth.

Traditionally these milestone anniversaries have a specific gift idea attached to them - for example the first anniversary is paper and the tenth is tin. However this might not cut it in the modern world! Surely most men know that a gift made out of paper won’t receive a great reception from your wife on your first anniversary! Following this tradition, the sixtieth anniversary brings the gift of diamonds. But why wait? Diamond jewellery makes an unforgettable gift regardless of how long you have been married, and most women will appreciate them more than a piece of jewellery made out of tin!

There are many options you can consider when you are shopping for diamond jewellery for your anniversary gift. You probably proposed with a beautiful engagement ring, so choosing a different type of diamond jewellery that will match is a great idea. A diamond necklace is the perfect versatile accessory that will be treasured forever - your wife is sure to be pleasantly surprised to receive a stunning diamond necklace to add to her jewellery collection.

The diamond necklace has many more forms than the diamond ring. Of all diamond jewellery, the necklace is the most versatile - there are thousands of different combinations of length, settings and stones to choose from. Working out a budget is important, as it will help you to decide on a style that falls within what you have to spend.

You should first look at what sort of diamond you would like in the diamond necklace. The Internet is a great resource for this, often with very detailed pictures and descriptions. The basic shapes of diamond are:

Round Brilliant Diamonds - This is the most popular modern diamond shape, and accounts for 75% of the diamond trade. Oval Diamonds - A rounded, symmetrical design. Marquise Diamonds - Pointed at the ends, with a long rounded middle. Pear Shaped Diamonds - A mix between Oval and Marquise, pointed at the top and rounded at the bottom. Heart Shaped Diamonds - The most romantic cut, shaped like a heart for your sweetheart! Emerald Cut Diamonds - A rectangular cut, with rounded corners. Princess Cut Diamonds - A square cut, very popular due to the sparkle it gives the diamond. Trilliant Diamonds - An extremely brilliant cut, the many different facets of this triangular diamond give it an unparalleled sparkle. Radiant Cut Diamonds - Another brilliant cut, in a neat square or rectangular shape.

You should choose a shape that best suits your wife’s personality and existing jewellery, as any of these shapes will look stunning in a diamond necklace.

The type of metal setting and chain will also come down to personal preference. Whatever will match the jewellery that your wife already owns is best, whether that is gold, white gold, silver or platinum. Every woman has a preference for what sort of metal she likes, and it should be easy to tell from her existing collection. When you have decided on the basics - that is the diamond and the metal - the choices from there are limitless! Lengths and styles of diamond necklaces vary a lot, so again it is a good idea to browse online before you go into a store.

Your anniversary is a special time, so why not make it even more special with a stunning gift of diamond jewellery? Your wife is sure to love a new diamond necklace, and your anniversary will be a great success!