Perhaps you’re the kind of man who likes to take things slow.  Really slow.  There’s nothing wrong with that, but sometimes those progressive phases in your boy-girl relationships can get a little fuzzy.  Whereas other men might go through phases like: 1. Strangers 2. Acquaintances 3. Boyfriend/Girlfriend, you require a lot more.  1. Strangers 2. Strangers Who Notice Each Other 3. Acquaintances 4. Friendly-Like  5. Friends 6. Possibly More Than Friends…and the list goes on and on.

So, you are stuck with an awkward situation when you want to buy something nice for your lady-friend, without forcing things into the next phase.  You just want to remind her that you care for her, that you appreciate her, in a way that is possibly a little romantic but definitely not over the top.  ZuluMoon has got the perfect solution for you, Mr. Non-Committal.  Get her a claddagh ring  with a gemstone for that added loving touch.  Claddagh rings are very symbolic, as mentioned in the Dec 28 2008 blog. “The heart symbolizes love, of course; the hands correspond to friendship, and the crown conveys loyalty.  When the three symbols are put together, the message as a whole could read Let Friendship and Love Reign Forever.”  Isn't that beautiful?

She may like the amethyst stone claddagh, or this claddagh with malachite inlay.

A new addition to ZuluMoon is their Larimar Jewelry.  If you are like me, you’ve never heard of it before.  Well, I’ll share a few of the highlights of the Larimar gemstone as told on the official ZuluMoon Larimar page….  It is mined from volcanic tubes in the deep blue waters of the Caribbean, and is a rare gemstone indeed. (How rare?  Check out the link above to the ZuluMoon page!) Larimar is mined by hand and is sometimes called the Atlantis Stone because it is said to be the gem of the lost continent of Atlantis.

As you see below, Larimar is a pretty, delicately blue stone.  These heart pendants are particularly amazing, because their beauty is undeniable and the wonderful rarity and mystery that surrounds the stone makes it even more enchanting.  Gentlemen, this is the gift for which you’ve been searching.  This is the one for the lady whom you love.

Pictured at left is a heart pendant with Larimar inlays and 24k gold accents.  Pictured at right is a heart pendant with Larimar inlays and white topaz accents. Either one is sure to please.

Continuing with the theme of gifts for your “sweetheart”, sorted by his/her personality traits, here are more ideas for the special woman in your life.

If you have a special man in your life and you are searching for the perfect gift, here are a few ideas.  (Part 1 of this article was published on 1/10/09.)

The people have made their choice.  At least, that's the principle behind The Peoples Choice Awards, which aired their 35^th annual ceremony last week.  Hooray to all the winners, and congrats to all the nominees.  Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown won an award for their duet, No Air.  Ms. Sparks enthusiastically accepted the award, so excited, she even carried her purse on stage.  Her choice of attire was a beautiful ensemble…the bright blue dress, with gold purse, gold necklace with crown charm and oh yes, that sizeable amber or amber-colored ring worn on her right hand.  If you like her ring, check out this oblong amber ring  here at ZuluMoon.com.  It features a piece of natural amber in a modern and celeb-worthy setting, as seen below.

The pop culture phenom “I Love New York” marketing logo was created in 1977 by Milton Glaser.  It has since spawned thousands of knockoff signs and logos.  Over the past few years, some among us have resorted to pronouncing the “heart” character as it is written.   Do you say “I love this fettuccini!”?  Or, in a romantic moment, do you utter sweetly, “I heart you”? 

What do you say: “I heart ___” or “I love___”?   I don’t know, but you can fill in the blank with this ring.

There are 100+ other heart rings at Zulumoon.com.  They are great for yourself, or a loved one.