Best Gift Ideas for Women

By Joanna Benz

There is no shortage of gift ideas for women out there. Let’s face it, women are shoppers. And most of the merchandise you see out there in stores is targeted towards women.

So the question becomes, “What do I want my gift to say?” If the gift is for your mom, sister or girlfriend, you might want your gift to say that you know what they like, that they are special to you, and that you care about their interests and comfort.

If the gift is for a wife or girlfriend, you might want it to express romantic love. In that case, it really helps to choose something very personal, like a special piece of jewelry, the perfect dress (that fits her!), or maybe some item that she has been seeking for a long time.

How to Figure It Out

Think about the woman’s living situation and comfort level first. If she’s always cold, she might like an electric blanket or snap-up snuggie blanket. If she’s on a special diet, you can look for food gifts that fit her eating plan. Maybe she has embarked on a fitness craze, and would appreciate fitness workout dvds and mini barbell weights.

Interests are a little easier to spot. If she has a special hobby, or enjoys crafts or puzzles, that could be a good bet. Or perhaps she has a collection of angels, or dog statues, or plates from around the world. If she likes gardening, you could try things like strap on knee pads, or a portable gardening seat and tote for gardening tools.

In most cases, it’s usually best to avoid gifts like kitchen appliances, unless the woman is an avid cook or baker. Some women consider such gifts to be very impersonal, and they can seem to say that you only value the person for the work that they perform. Chances are, this is not the message you’re striving to get across!

The hardest gift to find is the one that is extremely personal, that tells her how much you care about her. If she is a new age sort of person, you might want to go for a wrapped crystal pendant of some kind. She might also like precious stone jewelry, but make sure you know what the stone means before you give it as a gift. Here are some of the best choices for gemstones:

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Gemstone Choices

rutilated clear quartz — beautiful due to it’s tiny lines and imperfections, amplifies the energy of other stones, improves perceptions and clear thinking
rose quartz — lovely pink, improves self worth, stands for love and friendship, also used for forgiveness and healing
amethyst — best in darkest purple color, very powerful for spiritual development, used as a power stone and sometimes for healing
citrine – dark yellow; helps for prosperity, wealth, self esteem, clarity of thought
smoky quartz or hematite — dark quartz or silver hematite help with grounding and protection

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Many ladies like astrology themed jewelry, too. You could give something that bears an image of her zodiac sun sign. And, if you know her birthday, you can find her Zodiac Sign according to this list:

Zodiac Signs

Aries — March 21 – April 19
Taurus — April 20 – May 20
Gemini — May 21 – June 21
Cancer — June 22 – July 22

Leo — July 23 – August 22
Virgo — August 23 – September 22
Libra — September 23 – October 22
Scorpio — October 23 – November 21

Sagittarius — November 22 – December 21
Capricorn — December 22 – January 19
Aquarius — January 20 – February 18
Pisces — February 19 – March 20

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If you would like to give her something in her Birthstone Color, here is a general list. There are actually several possible choices for each month, but these are the most common and modern choices.

Birthstones

January — Garnet
February — Amethyst
March — Aquamarine
April — Diamond
May — Emerald
June — Pearl or Moonstone
July — Ruby
August — Peridot
September — Sapphire
October — Opal or Tourmaline
November — Yellow Topaz or Citrine
December — Blue Topaz or Turquoise

Please note that the birthstone choices and the zodiac signs often overlap, so this can get a bit confusing. For example, an Aries could be either a March or an April. You could go with either birthstone color, in that case, depending on which choice seems to fit the person better.

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Another excellent choice would be to buy metallic jewelry, and then have it engraved with a special message. This shows a great deal of thought, and possibly emotion, depending on what you write. Speak from your heart here. With the right sentiment, this could become an item that is treasured for a lifetime.

And then there are always gift baskets, if you’d like to wow her with a lot of small items that show how well you know her and how much you think about her.

When considering gift ideas for women — just make sure you understand that it’s the thought behind the gift that really counts!