I remember the first piece of jewelry I purchased. Armed with money from my dad, I went into a jewelry store at the mall and picked out the most beautiful (to my 8 year old eyes) gold heart pendant for my mom. I thought jewelry was the best gift ever, and I was so excited to see her open it and love it. Every time she wore it, I felt special. Jewelry still has that same appeal, either as the giver or the receiver. Even if a piece isn't fancy or expensive, I can put it on and remember who gave it to me and say a little mental note of gratitude for them in my life.
I tend to wear the same pieces of jewelry consistently, so I tend to gravitate towards these sorts of items for friends. I look for items that aren't too trendy and will hopefully find a rotating spot in a friend's jewelry arsenal! Here are my 5 favorite jewelry gifts right now (seriously, I *may* have purchased some of these already):
- A long necklace: I love long necklaces because they can be worn on their own or easily layered. You'll see me wearing them in nearly every outfit photo on this blog – I love that they are easy to grab-and-go.
- Everyday drop earrings: These earrings are perfect for everyday. Make sure your giftee has pierced ears for these! If not, there are many clip-on options.
- An open cuff bracelet: While jewelry isn't as hard to shop for by size as clothing, some of us with large wrists know the struggle of trying to get a bangle bracelet on. Play it safe with an open bangle, which has some adjustment and is easier to get on than jamming something over your knuckles.
- A personality piece: You know when you see something and are instantly reminded of someone? These personality pieces (be it a watch or something else) are always really fun to give, along with a note about why it reminds you of them.
- A right hand stunner: For that special lady in your life, these rings are gorgeous pieces that will last a lifetime.
Jewelry under, or on, the tree! (Can you spot my favorite ring?)
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I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
