How can I get my boyfriend to buy me jewelry?

I agree, it's about time for your boyfriend to pull out his wallet and start doing some jewelry shopping for you. The key to getting your boyfriend to buy you jewelry is not sex or laying a guilt trip on him, it's dropping subtle hints that will help him reach the conclusion on his own. What's the fun in telling your boyfriend what you want? It's so much more satisfying to see him figure it out for himself. You've been together long enough for him to care about you and want to get you something really special. It doesn't take a genius to know that jewelry is a romantic gift that says you care. When I say, drop hints I think it might be more helpful if I gave you some examples. If his friend just bought his girlfriend a new diamond pendant, be sure to compliment her on it in your boyfriend's presence and tell your boyfriend what a sweet gesture you think it is. If he straight up asks you whether you'd like some jewelry too, just tell him you don't need jewelry to feel beautiful and cherished. Another approach is to have your friends tell your boyfriend what kind of jewelry you like. When he mentions it to you, don't give him a straight answer, just play dumb. One more thing you can try is leaving a jewelry catalog in a strategic spot in his room, circling the piece of jewelry you want. Also make sure to fill in the order form and leave that next to the catalog too. When he asks if you're ordering that piece of jewelry, tell him you were considering it but you can't afford it right now. If your boyfriend doesn't buy you jewelry after you've tried all these techniques, then the time has come to re-assess your relationship (not to mention his IQ!). I mean, how dumb does a guy have to be not to realize that his girlfriend deserves to get jewelry, especially when you've been laying these hints out for him.

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I guess every woman in a serious relationship arrives at this point sooner or later. When you started dating he gave you flowers and perhaps a box of chocolates. You got him a T-shirt or a cool gadget for his birthday. You've celebrated a year together and went horse-riding, took the cooking course for your birthday and may have even gone on a nice romantic picnic or trip. But after a while there comes a time when you start to expect some more substantial gifts, something in the line of – jewelry.
Buying jewelry for your girlfriend is a frightening moment in any man's life, since it means that this relationship is actually getting serious and requires some more investment, not to mention that it hints at marriage somewhere down the road, therefore some guys might be a bit hesitant about it.
There are several ways you can approach this delicate matter, ranging from subtle hinting to bluntly requesting.
A good way to start would be to tell him about the beautiful necklace/ring/pendant (or any other piece of jewelry you like) that you saw the other day on the street, at a store front, or on a random woman walking down the street. Usually you're not really into jewelry, but this one was something special, and of course it could have been nice to have something like that, just for once…
Don’t expect an immediate response, since men often have a hard time understanding women, and it may take some time for it to sink in.
If, however, the coveted jewel did not appear in the next anniversary/birthday/any other special day, you should move on to telling him about the nice necklace your friend got from her boyfriend, and at a good price too (very important to mention that it's not too expensive). Competition is an excellent motivator. However be careful – make sure most of the facts are accurate enough, since he might try and confirm this report with the friend's boyfriend.
Going out to expensive restaurants might also help – chances are there will be women there wearing jewelry, which can naturally lead to comments about what they are wearing. Make sure not to pick women that wear 10 Carat jewels or pure gold rings, since that might be counter-productive – try and pick the ones that look good without seeming too expensive (unless of course you think he can afford it).
The next phase would have to be a bit more blunt, since he is either not getting it, or reluctant to follow the lead.
Leaving a Jewelry magazine open on the coffee table , showing the kind of jewelry you like, sends a clear hint, as well as forgetting to close the browser, which happens to be on a special offer by a jewelry shop.
Unfortunately, if all else fails, he is either really thick (it happens to the best of them), or he really doesn't want to buy you jewelry, which leaves you with only one option: The next time he asks what you want for your birthday, simply say: a necklace.

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I think all these methods of manipulation to get your boyfriend to buy you jewelry are just plain stupid! If you can't talk to your boyfriend by now, then maybe you have no business being together at all. As you can probably tell from my answer thus far, I'm all for the direct approach. There's one question that can help you figure out why he still hasn't given you any jewelry: Has your boyfriend gotten you any special gifts yet? If he has, but he hasn't bought you jewelry yet, then maybe it's because he doesn't know you want it. If that's the case, just tell him how much you love jewelry and that you'd love to get it as a gift. If your boyfriend hasn't gotten you any special gifts, that's a whole other story, especially if you've already gotten him gifts in the past. That means it's time for a serious talk. Ask him how he feels about exchanging gifts and make sure to make it clear that this is important to you. Tell him you'd love it if he got you jewelry on the next special occasion. If your boyfriend doesn't buy you jewelry by the time your birthday or anniversary come along, then he probably isn't the guy for you. Even if he can't afford expensive jewelry, he could buy you something symbolic, or even make you a piece of jewelry. There's no excuse for showing up empty handed after you've made it perfectly clear that this means a lot to you.

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