The Holiday Gift Guide: Jewelry Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Every list has the same people on it: the mom who says she doesn't want anything, the friend with better taste than you, the hostess you remember on the way to the party. This guide is sorted by who's getting the gift, with options at every price. Everything here comes from the independent designers we carry, many of them small ateliers in Italy and the U.S., so you won't see it on everyone else.
Jump to: Mom · Wife or partner · Daughter · Sister · Best friend · Mother-in-law · Grandmother · Hostess · Boss or coworker · The one who has everything · The minimalist · The traveler · November & December birthdays · Yourself · Gifts by budget
Jewelry Gifts for Mom
She'll tell you not to get her anything. Get her something classic she can wear to lunch, church, and dinner without thinking about it.
Black Ebony & White Pearl Bracelet by Coco, $265. Freshwater pearls set in black ebony, with a baroque pearl charm. Classic, with a little Italian edge.
Paisley Embroidered Wool Shawl in Ruby by Sevya Handmade, $95. Hand embroidered in Northern India. Warm enough for a chilly restaurant, light enough to wear as a scarf.
Pearl & Amber Wreath Necklace by Masha Archer, $1,175. Eight strands of baroque pearls with Baltic amber. One of a kind, and the kind of piece that gets passed down.
Jewelry Gifts for Your Wife or Partner
This is the one that gets opened last. Go for real stones and real gold, and something she wouldn't buy for herself.
Black Spinel & Garnet Diamond Halo Bracelet by Mabel Chong, $420. A black spinel framed in diamonds, flanked by deep red garnet. Handcrafted in San Francisco.
Citrine & Pearl Chandelier Earrings, 18k Gold by Mattia Mazza, $385. One pearl, one citrine, on fine 18k chains. Works with jeans or a dress.
Amber Drop Earrings in 18k Gold by Sanalitro Gioielli, $1,600. Hand-cut amber under a single tourmaline. The designer calls them "Simple & Sexy," which is accurate.
Gifts for Your Daughter
Modern, a little unexpected, and not what all her friends are wearing.
Noble Dragon Beaded Take-Out Container Handbag by Mary Frances Accessories, $295. A beaded bag shaped like a Chinese take-out box. Fits a phone, gets talked about all night.
Calla Lily Pearl Ring by WILYMI Jewelry Co, $156. A sculptural calla lily in 24k gold filled, holding a biwa pearl. Adjustable, so you don't need her ring size. The brand gives back to Girls Inc.
Black & White Checkerboard Acrylic Bangle by Sanalitro Gioielli, $190. Silk set in acrylic, made in Italy. Graphic and very easy to wear.
Gifts for Your Sister
She'll borrow it back anyway, so pick something you'd both wear.
Black + White Mia Earrings by CC & Co, $145. Gold hoops with detachable drops: a white pearl or a black onyx cube. Two pairs in one.
Citrine Gemstone & Pearl Cupola Earrings by Ziio, $215. Temple-cut citrine and freshwater pearls, hand beaded in Italy.
Black Onyx & Enameled Bead Y-Necklace by Claudio Faccin, $242. Onyx nuggets and animal-print enamel beads on a long tassel drop. Made in Italy.
Gifts for Your Best Friend
Something she'll actually wear, at a price that doesn't make it weird.
Blue Magnesite Button Earrings by Ziio, $125. A blue stone ringed in gold Murano glass. Small, polished, goes with everything.
Blue Jamawar Pashmina Scarf by Rayz Intl, $59. Soft modal silk inspired by antique Kashmir shawls.
Bling Charm Leather Scale Bracelet by SAACHI, $42. Textured leather with crystal charms and a magnetic clasp. An easy add-on to a card.
Gifts for Your Mother-in-Law
Elegant, safe, and clearly thoughtful. Nothing that requires knowing her ring size.
Taisha Hand Embroidered Shawl in Light Beige Heather by Sevya Handmade, $85. A neutral shawl with a soft peach and pink embroidered border.
Pyrite & Opalite Wreath Necklace by Masha Archer, $675. Silvery pyrite nuggets between glowing opalite. Adjustable length.
White Jade Wreath Necklace by Masha Archer, $1,275. Vintage white jade with tea-stained bone spacers. Easy to wear with anything.
Gifts for Your Grandmother
Comfortable, beautiful, and easy to put on.
Blue Daisy Pearl Clip-On Earrings by Timeless Pearl, $115. A freshwater pearl ringed in blue crystals. Clip-on, so no piercing needed.
Paisley Embroidered Wool Shawl in Pink Opal by Sevya Handmade, $95. Peach and cream paisley on soft wool.
Tuscan Wedding Poncho in Off-White by Margolis Pineo Italia, $189. Our lightest mohair blend in an open-work pattern, made in Italy. A customer favorite.
Hostess Gifts
Better than another bottle of wine, and you can keep one in the car.
Folk Art Floral Print Scarf by Powder Design, $48. Pink, green, and cream florals. Lightweight and machine washable.
Leela Wool Shawl in Abstract Rose Print by Sevya Handmade, $79. Merino wool with a watercolor rose print.
Beige Medallion Clutch by Samser Designs, $125. Hand-embellished jute silk with a beaded medallion. Converts to a shoulder bag.
Gifts for Your Boss or Coworker
Polished and professional. Nothing too personal.
Blue Agate Gemstone & Enamel Bead Y-Necklace by Claudio Faccin, $242. Rhodium-plated sterling silver, so it won't tarnish.
Black Onyx Facet Cut Drop Earrings with White Pearls by Ziio, $247. Classic black and white, hand beaded in Italy.
Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything
She doesn't have this. Most of these are one of a kind, so nobody else does either. More in The Collector's Edit.
Cameroon Gold Wreath Necklace by Masha Archer, $1,875. Eleven 24k gold-plated bronze beads made by the lost-wax method. One of a kind.
Red Coral & Turquoise Ziggurat Necklace by Masha Archer, $1,875. Baroque coral with a fringe of turquoise flats and Tibetan silver fittings.
"Jardin de Paradis" Statement Cuff by Ziio, $970. Amethyst, coral, ruby, garnet, turquoise and more in a geometric garden design. Limited edition.
Binn Wooden Collectible Handbag by Timmy Woods Beverly Hills, $375. Hand-carved acacia wood with a lacquer that shifts from brown to gold.
Gifts for the Minimalist
Small, simple, and worn every day. See the full For the Minimalist collection.
Citrine Gemstone Earrings by Amelia Rose, $72. A single 6mm citrine in gold vermeil.
Bezeled Oval Citrine Gemdrop Earrings by Amelia Rose, $95. A clean citrine drop on French hooks.
Gifts for the Traveler
Pieces that pack flat, layer easily, and work in any weather. Browse Resort & Travel for more.
Two-Tone Roma Poncho, Off-White with Mocha Edge by Margolis Pineo Italia, $138. Cashmere blend, made in Italy. Throw it on over anything on the plane.
Merino Wool & Silk Stained Glass Shawl/Poncho by Silk Art Scarves, $180. Reversible, with buttons so it works as a scarf, shawl, or poncho. Limited edition.
Blue Lapis, Kyanite & Pearl Essenza Necklace by Ziio, $420. Lightweight enough to wear all day, with enough color to dress up a plain outfit.
Gifts for November & December Birthdays
November's birthstones are citrine and topaz. December's are turquoise, blue topaz, tanzanite, and zircon. Our Birthstone Gift Guide covers what each one means, and you can shop by stone to see everything we carry.
November: Citrine
Armonia Tennis Bracelet in Smokey Quartz & Citrine by Ziio, $295.
Labradorite & Citrine Gemstone Drop Necklace by Silver Pansy, $480.
December: Blue Topaz & Zircon
Blue Lapis & Zircon Cuff Bracelet by Ziio, $264.
Blue Kyanite, Zircon & Iolite Necklace by Ziio, $550.
Blue Topaz, Green Amethyst & Diamond Drop Earrings, 18k Gold by JJewels, $2,100.
Gifts for Yourself
You've earned it. These two take you from the office party to dinner after. See more in The Day-to-Night Edit.
Italian Crocco Leather Bamboo Handle Bag in Black by German Fuentes Handbags, $238. Crossbody by day. Take off the strap and carry it by the bamboo handle at night.
Black Onyx & Pearl Necklace with Quartz Charm Drops, 18k Gold by JJewels, $785. Black onyx and white pearls with five charm drops.
Holiday Gifts by Budget
- Under $100: citrine studs, silk scarves, and embroidered shawls.
- Under $150: Browse Jewelry Under $150.
- Under $250: Browse Jewelry Under $250.
- Something special: 18k gold, fine jewelry, and one-of-a-kind pieces.
Gift Shopping FAQ
What's a safe jewelry gift if I don't know her style?
Earrings and scarves are the easiest. You don't need a size, and simple pieces like pearl or citrine studs go with almost everything. If you know her favorite color, our Shop by Stone page sorts everything by color.
What if she doesn't have pierced ears?
Try clip-ons like the Blue Daisy Pearl Clip-On Earrings, or skip earrings for a bracelet, necklace, or shawl.
What if I don't know her ring size?
Choose an adjustable ring like the Calla Lily Pearl Ring, or go with a necklace. Most of our necklaces have adjustable extension chains.
What's the difference between gold filled, gold plated, and solid gold?
It comes down to how much gold is in the piece and how long the finish lasts. We break it down in Gold Plated vs. Gold Filled vs. Solid Gold.
What if they want to return it?
We offer easy returns within 14 days. See our refund policy for details. Shipping is free on orders over $75.
Still Stuck?
Tell us about the person you're shopping for and we'll help you pick. Get in touch, or browse the full Gift Guide collection. Want to know who makes all this? Meet the designers behind Trébor Style.