The best jewelry for a Christmas gift is one that suits the recipient’s style. Here are some ideas for choosing a perfect jewelry gift.
First, set your budget. Then think about what you know about the way the recipient lives and how they dress:
• Minimalist jewelry gifts: If their home and wardrobe are filled with neutral colors and quality basics, look for bar necklaces and bracelets, paperclip chains, dainty pendants, solitaire gemstone jewelry and stud or huggie hoop earrings.
• Boho jewelry gifts: For the creative free spirits in your life, shop stackable rings and earrings, layered necklaces and bracelets, pendants inspired by nature, designs with multicolored gemstones and favorites like opals, moonstones and turquoise.
• Classic jewelry gifts: If their go-to look is preppy, consider pearls (stud earrings, a single-strand necklace, or a simple bracelet), a monogrammed signet ring, initial jewelry, a classic watch with a leather strap, or a tennis bracelet.
• Streetwear jewelry gifts: If their look is big, bold and expressive, check out Cuban, rope or curb chains, iced-out pendants and rings, dog tags, large hoop earrings, jewelry customized with their names and initials and oversized watches.
• Athleisure jewelry gifts: Whether they live the athletic or leisure life — or a blend of both — they’ll appreciate low-maintenance, low-profile jewelry in lasting materials like stainless steel and gold vermeil. Think stud or huggie earrings, ID bracelets, low-profile rings and chains, tennis bracelets and necklaces, and dive watches.