There’s a reason jewelry gifts are at the top of every holiday wish list: they’re everyday luxuries that mean so much more when carefully chosen by a loved one. Looking for the perfect gift for your best friend? We have found a friendship bracelet that will last a lifetime. Need a gift for a teen who just got a cartilage piercing? Throw her an ear party in the form of really cute gold hoops. Or would you and your siblings want to pay tribute to your immigrant mother’s journey? There’s a thoughtfully designed necklace that does just that.
You don’t have to spend a fortune either. So many jewelry brands from Mejuri to Nominal offer affordable direct-to-consumer pieces that cut out the middlemen and get the goods to you with less markup. That means you can snag unique pieces for less than $50. Can’t decide which direction to go? Personalized name tag necklaces are as popular as ever, and you can’t go wrong with a dainty chain to mix and match with the rest of her pendants, or a statement ring that proudly declares her zodiac sign is never a bad idea .
Whatever your choice, the holidays are sure to be brighter, sparklier and shinier than ever with our pick of the best jewelry gifts of the year. (Gift cards, please look out of this one.)
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