Holiday Jewelry Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

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Holiday shopping for a whole list gets easier when you match the jewelry to the person. Think about how they dress and what they already wear. Brilliant Earth makes this simple because one store covers mom, dad, your wife, and everyone in between. Most gifts below fall between $500 and $2,500.

So how do you shop for a whole list without losing your mind? Start with this quick guide:

• Mom: Jane Goodall Leaf Lab Diamond Pendant Necklace
• Dad: Blake 22 in. Curb Chain Necklace
• Wife: Petite Lab Diamond Tennis Bracelet or Austin 3mm Diamond Ring
• Girlfriend: Engravable To the Moon Diamond Medallion Necklace
• Sister: Taylor Malibu Blue Lab Diamond Huggie Earrings
• Friend: Cursive Diamond Initial Charm
• Daughter: Sol Starburst Diamond Stud Earrings

Brilliant Earth carries both natural and lab grown diamonds, so you can pick the style that fits each person. Let’s go through them one by one.

Here’s What We’ll Cover

• Gifts for Mom
• Gifts for Dad
• Gifts for Wife
• Gifts for Girlfriend
• Gifts for Sister
• Gifts for Friend
• Gifts for Daughter
• In Summary
• FAQ

Gifts for Mom

Mom probably has a favorite necklace already. The best new gift adds a story without replacing what she loves.

Jane Goodall Leaf Lab Diamond Pendant Necklace

Gift range: $500 to $1,500 | Available in: 14K yellow gold

Brilliant Earth set 21 round lab grown diamonds along the outline of a small leaf. The leaf is 3/8 inch wide. The chain adjusts to 16, 17, or 18 inches, so mom can wear it right where she likes. The diamonds grade F/G in color and VS in clarity, which means they look white and eye-clean. Eye-clean means you can’t see flaws without magnification.

Brilliant Earth also donates 10% of net proceeds from every Jane Goodall Collection purchase to the Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation Fund. The fund supports conservation, research, and education programs. That’s a good story to tell when she opens the box.

Gifts for Dad

Most dads want something plain that goes with everything. A gold chain does that job.

Blake 22 in. Curb Chain Necklace

Gift range: $1,500 to $2,500 | Available in: 14K yellow gold

A curb chain is made of flat, twisted links that lie smooth against the skin. Brilliant Earth’s Blake chain is solid 14K gold. It is 22 inches long and 1/8 inch wide, with a lobster clasp. At 22 inches, it sits at or above the neckline.

Dad can wear it alone or add a charm later. If he’d rather have a ring or bracelet, Brilliant Earth has a full men’s jewelry section.

Gifts for Wife

You know her style better than anyone. Here are two ways to go. One is a bracelet she can wear every day. The other is a ring she’ll keep for good.

Petite Lab Diamond Tennis Bracelet (1 1/2 ct. tw.)

Gift range: $500 to $1,500 | Available in: 14K yellow gold, 14K white gold

A tennis bracelet is a thin line of diamonds that wraps all the way around the wrist. This one has 90 round lab grown diamonds that add up to 1 1/2 carats total weight (ct. tw.). They grade F in color and VS in clarity.

The band is just 1/15 inch wide, so it sits flat next to a watch or other bracelets. Brilliant Earth makes it in 6, 6.5, 7, and 7.5 inches. A fold-over clasp keeps it closed.

Austin 3mm Diamond Ring

Gift range: $1,500 to $2,500 | Available in: 14K or 18K yellow gold, 14K or 18K white gold, 14K rose gold, and platinum

This 3 mm band holds 21 round natural diamonds in a pavé setting. Pavé means small diamonds set close together. Here they run along half of the band. The total weight is 0.16 carats. She can wear it on its own, stack it with other bands, or pair it with a ring she already owns.

Worried about ring size? Rings are tricky to give as a surprise. Brilliant Earth helps with a free ring sizer and free resizing for one year.

Gifts for Girlfriend

A necklace says “I thought about you” without any big promises. That’s the right message for a girlfriend.

Engravable To the Moon Diamond Medallion Necklace

Gift range: $500 to $1,500 | Available in: 14K yellow gold

A medallion is a small round disc that hangs from a chain. This one is 1/2 inch wide and holds 16 round natural diamonds set across a textured face, like the phases of the moon. The chain is an 18-inch paperclip chain with a spring ring clasp.

The back is smooth and ready for engraving. You can add initials, a short message, or a small icon. Order early, since engraved items ship 1 to 3 days later.

Beyond Conflict Free Diamonds® is Brilliant Earth’s sourcing standard for natural diamonds. It goes well past the Kimberley Process. Less than 1% of the world’s natural diamonds qualify.

Gifts for Sister

Sisters know each other’s taste, so this one is easier than it looks. If your sister wears studs every day, give her a small step up.

Taylor Malibu Blue Lab Diamond Huggie Earrings (1/3 ct. tw.)

Gift range: $500 to $1,500 | Available in: 14K yellow gold

Huggie earrings are small hoops that hug the earlobe. Each one has a round Malibu Blue lab grown diamond at the top. Malibu Blue is Brilliant Earth’s exclusive lab grown diamond color, inspired by where the sky meets the tide. Twelve smaller colorless lab grown diamonds run along the hoops.

Each hoop measures 1/2 inch by 1/20 inch, and a latch back holds it in place. The blue stone adds color without being loud.

Gifts for Friend

A gift for a friend works best when it feels personal. Letters do that fast.

Cursive Diamond Initial Charm

Gift range: $500 to $1,500 | Available in: 14K yellow gold

A charm is a small ornament that hangs from a chain. This one comes in all 26 letters. Small round natural diamonds trace every curve of the cursive letter. Depending on the letter, you get 17 to 46 diamonds that weigh 0.05 to 0.13 carats total.

The charm is 3/4 inch long. The bail, which is the small loop on top, clips onto most chain styles. Your friend can add it to a necklace she already wears. Not sure about sizing? You don’t have to be.

Gifts for Daughter

Studs are the easiest fine jewelry to give a daughter. There’s no sizing, and she can wear them every day.

Sol Starburst Diamond Stud Earrings (1/10 ct. tw.)

Gift range: $500 to $1,500 | Available in: 14K yellow gold, silver

Each stud is shaped like a starburst, with a natural diamond set in a bezel at the center. A bezel setting wraps a thin rim of metal around the stone. That protects the edges. The diamonds total 0.11 carats, with F/G color and SI1 clarity.

Each stud is 1/3 inch long with a push back. Every natural diamond at Brilliant Earth meets the Beyond Conflict Free Diamonds® standard and traces back to specific mine operations.

In Summary

So what should you buy? Start with the person. A leaf necklace for mom. A gold chain for dad. A tennis bracelet or a ring for your wife. An engraved medallion for your girlfriend. Huggies for your sister. An initial charm for your friend. Studs for your daughter.

Brilliant Earth offers natural and lab grown diamonds across all of these gifts, so you can choose by style. If you want to see the jewelry first, Brilliant Earth has 40+ stores where you can book an appointment. You can also book a virtual appointment from home.

FAQ

What is the easiest holiday jewelry gift to buy?

In most cases, earrings or a charm are the easiest picks. Studs like the Sol Starburst Diamond Stud Earrings need no sizing. The Cursive Diamond Initial Charm clips onto a chain she already owns.

How much should I spend on a holiday jewelry gift?

Most gifts in this guide fall between $500 and $2,500. Brilliant Earth also has gift pages for jewelry under $250, under $500, and under $1,000 if you want to shop by budget. Pick the amount that feels right for you and the person.

Can I personalize a holiday jewelry gift?

Yes. The Engravable To the Moon Diamond Medallion Necklace has a smooth back for initials, a short message, or a small icon. The Cursive Diamond Initial Charm comes in all 26 letters. Engraved items ship 1 to 3 days later and can’t be returned or exchanged, so order early and check the spelling.

How do I find the right ring or bracelet size for a surprise gift?

For rings, Brilliant Earth offers a free ring sizer and free resizing for one year. For bracelets, the Petite Lab Diamond Tennis Bracelet comes in 6, 6.5, 7, and 7.5 inches. If you can, check the size of a bracelet she already wears.

Can I see holiday jewelry in person before I buy?

Yes. Brilliant Earth has 40+ stores across the US where you can book an appointment and work one on one with a jeweler. If you’d rather stay home, you can book a virtual appointment instead.

Does Brilliant Earth offer free shipping on holiday jewelry?

Yes. Brilliant Earth offers free shipping and free 30 day returns, plus a free lifetime warranty. Check the delivery date on each product page before you order, since it changes through the season.

Which holiday jewelry gifts come in white gold or platinum?

The Petite Lab Diamond Tennis Bracelet comes in 14K white gold. The Austin 3mm Diamond Ring comes in 14K white gold, 18K white gold, and platinum. Most of the other gifts here come in 14K yellow gold.

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Ira Weissman