Credit: Jewellery gift guide
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From on-trend chains to ethically sourced fine jewellery and timeless classics; this is our ultimate jewellery gift guide.
Is there a better time than Christmas to indulge in some guilt-free gifting (and self-gifting)?
Ethically sourced and recycled jewellery is gaining momentum and the international catwalks played host to some impressive and inspiring sculptural jewellery. Meanwhile, our trusty go-tos on the high street have some excellent pieces for Christmas and beyond.
Chunky chains, gold hoop earrings and delicate necklaces with semi-precious stones or alphabet pendants are just some of the exciting jewellery pieces we’ve included in our gift guide.
Oversized gold-plated necklaces and bracelets make up some of the most on-trend styles of the moment and look great with elegant basics, such as a white shirt or chic crew-neck knit with wide-leg indigo jeans. Hoop earrings of all shapes and sizes will never go out of style and demi-fine jewellery from brands like Monica Vinader, Maria Tash and Deve is timeless, refined and perfect for gifting.
Pandora’s new lab-grown diamond collection is the perfect choice for a special gift, while the brand’s new sparkly huggie hoop earrings are a failsafe gift for anyone.
Support the slow fashion movement with brands like B-Corp certified Otiumberg, who create contemporary jewellery for every day as well as bespoke personalised pieces to mark special moments.
For a failsafe gift for a friend or loved one you need look no further than Thomas Sabo, Pandora and Daisy who have options for every price; our favourites are bracelets and pendants with delicate design details that are perfect for day-to-night dressing and will never go out of style.
Pandora huggie hoop earrings
A neat hoop earring is a timeless classic: it looks as good with casual wear as it does with eveningwear, and we’ll be wearing ours with our favourite wide-leg trousers and oversized shirt.
Thomas Sabo gold-plated zodiac charm pendant
If you are looking for a personal piece of jewellery, this versatile gold-plated sterling silver zodiac charm is hard to beat. Add it to a bracelet or necklace to make a stylish statement.
Missoma articulated stone drop stud earrings
Made with the same functionality as fine jewellery, these beautiful graduated drop earrings will move with you on the dancefloor during the party season.
Ysso 18ct gold-plated bronze droplet mist earrings
These beautiful sculptural Ysso earrings represent fluidity and organic movement and are a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves nature and unique contemporary jewellery.
Shop Ysso 18ct Gold Plated Bronze Droplet Mist Earrings £190
Maya Brenner gold letter bracelet
This beautiful solid gold bracelet from Maya Brenner can be personalised with meaningful letters, motifs and birthstones for a truly unique Christmas gift.
Rachel Boston 9ct white gold laguz earrings
The simplest way to feel more polished is with a piece of impactful jewellery. These chunky and sculptural everyday earring that will quickly become your go-to jewellery box staple for everyday.
Otiumberg x Camilla And Marc cord necklace
Sisters behind fashion-insider favourite Otiumberg are the utilmate cool-girls. Their jewellery collection is a reflection of their style and each time a product launches it goes straight to the top of our wishlist. This cord necklace looks great with a sleeveless black top and wide-leg trousers for a slick evening look.
Lylie 9ct yellow gold wave ring
With options that feature diamonds and precious gemstones, Lylie’s wave ring is a modern take on a cocktail ring. Wear it with pared-back silk separates for an eveningwear look with a difference.
Jessie Thomas 18ct yellow gold and diamond scalloped hoops
Brit jeweller Jessie Thomas is the go-to for London-based fashion insiders looking for special pieces of jewellery that won’t date. Working out of the same London studio as her father, she makes spectacular engagement rings as well as special diamond pieces such as these statement hoops.
Shop Jessie Thomas 18ct Yellow Gold & Diamond Scalloped Hoops £1,850
Cece Jewellery 18ct gold pendant
Designer Cece draws on motifs of nature and imagination, shifting between earthly and ethereal to make jewellery that’s bursting with artistry and storytelling. This hand-enamelled pendant is as beautiful as it is meaningful.
Shop Cece Jewellery 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Enamel Sagittarius Pendant £1,950
The Diamond Store bracelet
The Diamond Store has an incredible selection of lab-grown diamond and lab-grown gemstone pieces, but this simple, minimal silver bracelet is our pick.
Saboteur hoop earring with diamond pendant
Fine jewellery label Saboteur is the new brand from the Thomas Sabo family. The all-fine jewellery collection is a showcase of small but statement pieces in solid gold, silver, rose and white gold, diamond and precious stones.
Monica Vinader Keshi pearl bracelet
Monica Vinader’s playful vermeil jewellery has earned an almost cult-like following thanks to its modern yet timeless designs and great quality at a reasonable price. This pearl bracelet will elevate your daytime looks effortlessly this winter.
Misho link bracelet
Oversized gold chain bracelets and necklaces are a trans-seasonal trend worth investing in. This Misho style is contemporary yet retro with a reinterpretation of an iconic curb chain.
Maria Tash hoop earring
The pioneer of fine jewellery for everyday, New York-based Maria Tash started with a piercing studio in SoHo that earned the brand a loyal following. Her white gold hoop earrings are a failsafe gift for anyone this Christmas and her diamond pieces are the ultimate treat.
Shop H Samuel silver diamond tennis bracelet
This elegant bracelet from H Samuel is part of the retailer’s new focus on more modern diamond pieces. It’s a classic option that would appeal to everyone from jewellery lovers to minimalists.
Graff diamond pave earrings
Beautiful and extravagant, these diamond flower motif studs from Graff are the piece to buy if you’re celebrating this festive season.
Studio Deve silver alphabet pendant
This stylish alphabet pendant is playful but subtle. Buy it alone or with another letter in a contrasting shade or size. It’d look great with a collarless, oversized white shirt and blue jeans for an effortless weekend look.
Daisy Jewellery birthstone pendant
This simple birthstone pendant is a great gift for anyone who loves to wear jewellery. Layer it over a chunkier curb or figaro chain for a stylish daytime look.
Atelier VM L'Essenziale bracelet
Add a personal touch this Christmas with this delicate welded solid gold bracelet from Atelier VM. A great gift for a stylish friend, sister or girlfriend – it’s delicate but will last a lifetime.
Anissa Kermiche serpent necklace
This necklace from French jewellery and homeware designer Anissa Kermiche is ultra-feminine and unique.
Alighieri Wanderlust mini-link hoop earrings
These textured unusual hoops are the perfect finishing touch to day-to-night outfits at any time of year. Cast in recycled bronze, they are plated in Alighieri’s signature 24kt gold plating and will look good worn with everything from easy daytime separates to on-trend eveningwear.
Akva Jewellery Lactuca Hoop Mini
Chic and understated, these sculptural mini hoops are the perfect gift to self. Wear them with a long-sleeved fine knit, midi skirt and mules this Christmas.
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