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    28 of the Best Jewellery Gifts to Give—and Receive—This Christmas, Covering Every Budget

    Beautiful pieces that are guaranteed to delight, hand-picked by a jewellery-obsessed editor

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    By Clementina Jackson
    Published 20 November 2025 In Buying Guides

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    With Christmas just a few weeks away, this is the time to start thinking seriously about gifts—if you haven't already, that is. Obviously, your first port of call should be Marie Claire's 2025 Christmas gift guide, which is broken down into helpful categories covering everything from wellness, luxury, beauty sets, and stocking fillers, to gifts for the notoriously tricky-to-please Gen-Z.

    But, if you want to simplify your Christmas gift-giving even more, there is one thing that's always guaranteed to go down a treat—and that is, of course, jewellery.

    Whether you're shopping for a partner, sister, mother or friend, taking the time to hand-select a great piece of jewellery that perfectly suits their style is one of the most thoughtful and sentimental things you can do. Ergo: the perfect present, and when done right, the most joy-sparking to boot.

    lori hirshleifer's jewellery box filled with rings necklaces and bracelets

    (Image credit: Instagram @lorihirshleifer)

    The Best Jewellery Brands for Christmas Gifts: Quick Links

    • Best for affordable, trend-led jewellery: Missoma
    • Best for cool girls: Otiumberg
    • Best for everyday fine jewellery: Mejuri
    • Best for minimalists: Clare Waight Keller x Reformation
    • Best for joy-sparking jewellery: Roxanne First
    • Best for luxury diamond jewellery: Lucy Delius
    • Best retailer for jewellery gifts: Liberty London

    Finding said "perfect piece", however? That's the tricky part—but only for those unfortunate souls not armed with this guide to the best jewellery gifts of Christmas 2025...

    First up, take a close look at their existing jewellery to deduce which metal to go for, and work out whether they tend towards the more bold, statement and chunky pieces, or prefer a more subtle, low-key look.

    Then, start scrolling to see my expertly curated selection of jewellery that is guaranteed to please even the most discerning recipient, covering everything from cheap-yet-cheerful treats and cool, under-the-radar brands to seriously spoiling luxury investment items made to be loved and worn forever.

    Best Jewellery Gifts under £150

    Lucy Williams Pavé Knot Small Hoop Earrings | 18ct Gold Plated - 18ct Gold Plated

    Missoma
    Lucy Williams Pavé Knot Small Hoop Earrings
    £98
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    Lucy Williams' Missoma line is nothing short of a modern day must-have, so these just-dropped gold-plated everyday hoops are sure to delight.

    Polly Knot Chain Necklace Silver Plate

    Daisy
    Polly Knot Chain Necklace Silver Plate
    £66.75 (WAS £89) AT DAISY JEWELLERY

    Available in either silver or gold, this vintage-inspired chain will make an excellent addition to any necklace stack—while still being chunky enough to stand on its own, too.

    Gertrude Ring

    Reformation x Clare Waight Keller
    Gertrude Ring
    £128
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    Clare Waight Keller's newly released second jewellery collection for Reformation is a modern minimalist's dream. This recycled-silver ring is particularly excellent. One for each finger, perhaps?

    Roscida Heart Hoops

    Otiumberg
    Roscida Heart Hoops
    £125
    SHOP NOW

    Otiumberg is one of those cool, female-founded, under-the-radar jewellery brands that will get you major kudos, and its signature Roscida hoops make for a failsafe gift. They're also available in gold vermeil.

    pandora tennis bracelet

    Pandora
    Sparkling Tennis Bracelet
    £119
    SHOP NOW

    If a real-diamond tennis bracelet isn't quite within price-range, Pandora's will make the same sparkling statement but for much, much less.

    Mariner Glass Link Necklace

    Sandralexandra
    Mariner Glass Link Necklace
    £110
    SHOP NOW

    Mariner-link chains are having a major moment right now, and this necklace featuring a contrast colourful glass charm offers a fun take on the trend.

    Round Cut Three Stone Huggie Hoop Earrings - 925 Sterling Silver / Lab Grown Diamond

    IBLING JEWELS
    Three Stone Huggie Hoop Earrings
    £138
    SHOP NOW

    The perfect lab-grown diamond hoops for everyday wear.

    East West Half Bezel Marquise Ring - 18ct Gold Vermeil / 3

    The Promise Co
    East West Half Bezel Marquise Ring
    £105
    SHOP NOW

    All the impact of a serious sparkler, minus the gigantic price-tag (or constant fear of theft). Perfect for wearing on a pinkie finger.

    Jewellery Gifts under £250

    Recycled Silver Agate Beaded Earrings

    COMPLETEDWORKS
    Recycled Silver Agate Beaded Earrings
    £235
    SHOP NOW

    Completedworks is another of those insider-favourite brands that will seriously impress the fashion-lover in your life. I'd be delighted to receive these red beaded earrings for Christmas, and would wear them to all the best festive events.

    Pisces Recycled Gold-Plated Cord Necklace

    YSSO
    Pisces Recycled Gold-Plated Cord Necklace
    £210
    SHOP NOW

    One for the bohemienne, whose mind and soul are still on a glorious Greek island far, far away...

    Classic Red Hotlips Ring

    Solange Azagury-Partridge
    Classic Red Hotlips Ring
    £235
    SHOP NOW

    If their style veers towards the fabulous and statement-making, you can't go wrong with the cult Solange Hotlips ring.

    polene gold earrings

    Polène
    Éole Spiral Earrings
    £200
    SHOP NOW

    French brand Polène might be famed for its leather handbags, but its lesser-known jewellery line also merits attention. The White Lotus fans might even recognise this exact pair from a certain Leslie Bibb scene...

    L'essenziale Luce Bracelet

    Atelier VM
    L'Essenziale Luce Bracelet
    £220
    SHOP NOW

    Few pieces of jewellery say "forever" like a welded bracelet, and if you're going to gift one, you might as well go straight to Atelier VM—the Italian brand that first came up with the concept, and still does it best.

    Gold-Plated Pearl Necklace

    PACHAREE
    Gold-Plated Pearl Necklace
    £200
    SHOP NOW

    For the person who prizes uniqueness, how about Pacharee's choker necklace that's crafted from gold and natural Birch pearls?

    The Gold Zephyr Hoops

    Heavenly London
    The Gold Zephyr Hoops
    £195
    SHOP NOW

    Heavenly London makes some of the best imitation diamond pieces around, and is known for nailing that classic-yet-unexpected vibe. These sculptural hoops embedded with a pear-shaped stone are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

    a model wearing a lab-grown diamond ring from the diamond store

    The Diamond Store
    Lab Diamond Spiral Ring 0.25ct
    £249
    £249 (WAS £339) AT THE DIAMOND STORE

    Not every diamond ring gift has to be the diamond ring... This spiral style studded with sparkling lab-grown stones would make a beautiful everyday piece, and it's currently discounted too.

    Jewellery Gifts under £500

    a mejuri diamond letter charm bracelet

    Mejuri
    Diamond Letter Bracelet
    £318
    SHOP NOW

    If you're looking for everyday jewellery that still feels special, Mejuri is the name to know. This natural-diamond, solid-gold bracelet is the perfect example.

    tiffany & co. pearl drop earrings

    Tiffany & Co.
    Ziegfeld Collection Pearl Drop Earrings
    £455
    SHOP NOW

    Tiffany's pearl drop earrings are the epitome of minimalist elegance.

    Custom Gold Necklace - 3 Letter

    Maya Brenner
    Custom Gold Necklace
    £368
    SHOP NOW

    LA-based jeweller Maya Brenner is best known for her custom initial necklaces, that have become everyday staples for the likes of Meghan Markle, Lily James and Lindsay Lohan over the years. Whether you design it with their initials, their children's, or both of yours together is entirely up to you.

    Serpenti Forever Leather Bracelet - S

    Bulgari
    Serpenti Forever Leather Bracelet
    £495
    SHOP NOW

    If they've always lusted after a Bulgari Serpenti watch, but your budget doesn't quite stretch to the high four-figures, opt for this fabulous leather bracelet instead.

    Jewellery Gifts under £1,000

    Cartier D'amour Extra Small 18ct Rose-Gold and 0.04ct Diamond Necklace

    Cartier
    Cartier D'amour Extra Small 18ct Rose-Gold and 0.04ct Diamond Necklace
    £960
    SHOP NOW

    Yes, you can get a Cartier diamond necklace for less than £1,000. A true forever piece.

    Charms Earrings

    Schiaparelli
    Charms Earrings
    £1000
    SHOP NOW

    Schiaparelli Couture might still be a pipe dream for most, but the brand's surrealist jewels are well within reach—and will go down a treat with maximalist dressers in particular.

    Pool Silver-Plated Cuff

    COMPLETEDWORKS
    Pool Silver-Plated Cuff
    £555
    SHOP NOW

    A cuff this epic means you don't need to worry much about the rest of your outfit—and that in itself is gift-worthy.

    Pink Sapphire Heart Icon Ring - Yellow Gold / G

    Roxanne First
    Pink Sapphire Heart Icon Ring
    £835
    SHOP NOW

    Roxanne First is the brand to know for playful, colourful jewels that are as precious as they are joy-sparking. This pink tourmaline ring will provide a daily reminder of how much they're loved.

    14-Karat Gold Opal Anklet

    JACQUIE AICHE
    14-Karat Gold Opal Anklet
    £640
    SHOP NOW

    For the jet-setter who has everything... Surely they can't already be in possession of a luxurious gold and opal ankle bracelet, too?

    Luxury Investment Jewellery Gifts

    14ct Gold Victorian Set Hinged Hoop Earrings

    Lucy Delius
    14ct Gold Victorian Set Hinged Hoop Earrings
    £3800
    SHOP NOW

    Hands down the coolest everyday diamond hoops in existence, and the epitome of effortless chic.

    a model wearing a pomellato nudo ring

    Pomellato
    Nudo Petit 18ct Rose & White Gold Blue Topaz Ring
    £1950
    SHOP NOW

    The Pomellato Nudo is one of the most iconic cocktail rings of all time, and has all the makings of a lifelong staple.

    Beaches Mini Diamond Shell Gypset Hoop Earrings

    Jessica McCormack
    Beaches Mini Diamond Shell Gypset Hoop Earrings
    £5500
    SHOP NOW

    For the super stylish, a pair of Jessica McCormack Gypset earrings is the pinnacle of gifting.

    a loquet london locket chain necklace

    Loquet London
    Fortune’s Keeper Gift Set
    £3250
    SHOP NOW

    Loquet London has completely reinvented the classic locket for the modern luxury market, and half the fun is filling your chosen crystal casing with the precious charms that resonate most. But, if in doubt, opt for this four-leaf clover set—no one could possibly turn their nose up at a bit of extra luck.

    david morris diamond ring

    Triolette by Cecily Morris
    Hexagon Diamond Ring
    £8800
    SHOP NOW

    David Morris' granddaughter Cecily has been quietly rising up the ranks at the legendary family-owned fine jewellery brand, and has just launched her debut Triolette collection that's centred around effortlessly wearable, stackable pieces—including this elegant ring.

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