It has to be said that buying jewellery as a gift is probably the hardest thing to get right. This is especially pertinent if you are buying for a fiancée. The choices of rings out there are seemingly infinite, so you need to do some research before you buy. Even this highly researched approach isn’t always going to work without some input from her friends and family regarding her taste and overall style.
Thankfully, buying jewellery for others that aren’t your spouse or fiancée is much easier although you still have to put some thought into it. Please see below for some ideas of what kind of jewellery gift to give family members.
Suitable Jewellery Gifts Listed By Age/Gender
Grandparents And Other Older Relatives – The older members of your family may have more traditional tastes when it comes to their choices of jewellery and gifts. Everyone probably has a good idea of what their great aunt or grandmother might appreciate, but the main problem most people have is where to purchase something suitable. Kalmar Antiques is a good place to start. They offer a range of antique and vintage jewellery at affordable prices and will always provide information regarding the origins and history of the piece if it’s an antique. As for male older relatives, what about a cygnet ring or a nice old-fashioned pocket watch? These two items in particular have never really gone out of fashion and either one will make the perfect gift for any occasion.
Parents – Although your mum will probably love whatever you buy her, popular choices for mums are pieces of jewellery that contain their birthstone. Earrings, necklaces and bracelets set with a birthstone are ideal for any occasion but particularly for birthdays. Depending on your dad’s sense of style, a solid chunky titanium bracelet might fit the bill or alternately a St Nicholas pendant and chain, and maybe one of those antique watches.
Siblings – If you don’t know what your siblings like you’ll never know what anyone likes! For sisters, items like bracelets, necklaces and earrings are safe bets, rings are a little more personal unless you spot a vintage ring that you know they’ll love. Brothers are a little more difficult to buy for, but if you know what they like, you know what they like.
Children/Teenagers – If the recipient is very young and the gift of jewellery is symbolic of a christening or a first birthday, you can discuss with a parent what the best option is. Some pieces of jewellery are associated with various birthdays and occasions and vary from culture to culture. As for teenagers, this is probably the hardest choice of all and one you might you have to abandon! But you don’t have to abandon the idea completely, many jewellers offer gift vouchers so the young adult can buy what they want from the retailer.
Whatever gift of jewellery you are buying, it is important that you purchase from reputable jewellers, either online or from a shop. Make sure they have a comprehensive returns policy just in case the gift is unsuitable or doesn’t fit.
Disclaimer – This is a collaborative post. This post has been pre-written.
