Does buying jewelry for a girl show romantic interest?

I'm trying to figure out what to get a female friend of mine for Christmas. I was thinking Jewelry, maybe a nice necklace.
I have a place I get good quality jewelry from at super discount prices, so it's not as expensive.
So I was thinking it would be a good gift but I'm afraid if I give it too her she might think I want to date. And she's a sweet girl, but I have zero desire to date her and I don't want her to think I do.
Does giving a girl jewelry automatically show romantic interest?

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  • Tealights

    It depends.

    Jewelry is a very generic "here, I like you," gift; especially if the girl doesn't wear jewelry or have a specific taste in the type of jewelry she likes.

    If you want to give her a thoughtful gift, aim for her passion/interest. What does she like to do often? What does she talk about a lot? And so on. Once you think about how well you know her, gift giving should get easier, and if not, there are always gift cards.

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  • you_go_glen_coco

    Then give her that necklace and have it engraved with the words "I do not want to date you". Or get her a charm bracelet. Bitches love charm bracelets.
    Whatever you do, for whatever occasion, NEVER give her a S.T.D. That's the worst gift ever... that, and scented candles.

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  • Crow

    Automatically? Probably, unless the girl's used to receiving gifts like that from friends. Easy way to go around it is attaching some certificate from the jeweller about what the jewels/metals represent and having the list full of stuff like "friendship" and "fortune".

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  • wigz

    Jewelry is a very personal gift. It's difficult to pick something the recipient will truly like. And I know you said you get nice jewelry at a discount but consider that the recipient doesn't know that. They might be uncomfortable accepting an expensive (as far as they know) gift, it might also make them feel bad if their gift to you doesn't measure up.

    I wouldn't do it.

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  • dytrog

    Give her a card with it. Say "To a real nice girl" Wish I had a sister like you"

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  • riffraffy

    Don't do it. Gifts should only come after romantic interest is established, not before. Attraction doesn't care about jewelry. Save yourself the cash and just tell her you want to go out together.

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    • I don't want to go out with her, did you read the post?

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      • riffraffy

        Oh lol, I didn't read hard enough. Advice is still the same: especially since the girl knows more about jewelry than you do.

        Always best to get them something you personally have knowledge about, and consumable items are always safe bets. Keep in mind that if the girl gives you something cheap and you give her something expensive, she'll be the opposite of happy.

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      • White_Flight

        I wouldn't bother with giving jewelry at all. I think a heartfelt card that says nice things, and you can add your own personal touch to, would be all you need. Jewelry could lead to some confusion. Just continuously emphasize the friend aspect of your relationship and she shouldn't be confused.

        Think about it, I know she isn't a guy, but would you give your guy friends jewelry as gifts? I know I wouldn't.

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