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The 7 Best Stocking Stuffers For Jewelry Lovers

Jewelry makes for an extra-special gift for those you love – we round up the fail-safe pieces that offer something scintillating for any sense of style

Words Charlie Boyd
Jewelry & Watches
Wrist-stack fans will adore a beaded addition to their collection this Christmas

A bead bracelet

The perfect piece to pop in a stocking, bead bracelets will add color and pizazz to your wrist stack at this time of year. LA-based brand Sydney Evan, founded by designer Rosanne Karmes, is known for creating bead bracelets in every color of the rainbow and in a range of different gemstones, too – choose from vibrant red moonstones, opals, amethysts and many more. Elsewhere, Carolina Bucci’s eclectic blends of individual gemstone beads in muted tones are well suited to early spring, while Ileana Makri’s agate and turquoise design speaks of warmer climes – the perfect gift for those headed for winter sun. Minimalists will love Gigi Clozeau’s delicate take on the bead bracelet – multiple strands of tiny resin beads that can be layered with abandon.

An ear cuff

Petite yet punchy, ear cuffs make a fun gift and don’t require any prior knowledge of the recipient’s piercings. This year, ear-cuff designs are more indulgent and creative than ever, with Messika’s ‘Move Uno’ suspending the brand’s signature dynamic diamonds from a slim diamond-set cuff. To play it safe, a simple diamond-set design by Kolours Jewelry, Anita Ko or Maria Tash can’t fail to delight, while Robinson Pelham’s rainbow style is for all-out maximalists.

For that carefully curated ear look, you can’t go wrong with a considered cuff
A personalized necklace is the perfect gift for those with a penchant for pendants

A dainty pendant

The trend for layering means an extra necklace is never a bad thing, especially if it’s a personalized piece, such as Mateo’s diamond-set initial pendant. Alternatively, pick a design that holds some symbolism for your lucky loved one – Foundrae’s ‘Wholeness’ crest-shaped pendant bears a miniature serpent said to represent growth and balance. Petite pendants by Jennifer Meyer, L’Atelier Nawbar and Pascale Monvoisin offer symbolic and quirky charms to slip into a slew of necklaces, while Pippa Small’s eclectic blend of gemstones and nature-themed charms are wear-everyday wonders.

Hoop earrings

There’s a style of hoop earring to suit all face shapes and tastes – from petite huggies to oversized silhouettes; yellow to white and rose gold. Lauren Rubinski’s pair of 14-karat-gold hoops are very of the moment, while Stone and Strand’s ‘Orb’ earrings are subtly dusted with micro diamonds to create a scintillating sheen. Elsewhere, Jennifer Meyer and Melissa Joy Manning both offer a range of yellow-gold designs in various sizes – choose a pair that suits your loved one’s sense of style.

Whether you go bold or bijou, haute hoops make for the ideal stocking stuffer
Go for gold with a chunky chain this festive season

A gold chain

The perennial classic, a well-made gold chain is the foundation for a chic #neckmess and it’s a gift that’s hard to get wrong. For newbie chain wearers, opt for a lightweight and delicate style – Melissa Joy Manning’s 14-karat-gold design is featherlight and has hammered links that add extra reflective gleam, while Gucci’s 18-karat-gold iteration, complete with the maison’s iconic logo motifs, is one for your fashion-focused friend. For those who already own a chain or two, opt for a style that has unusually stylized links – Pascale Monvoisin’s ‘Petra’ design features contrasting long and slender links and is the perfect companion to a classic curb chain.

Pearl earrings

Pearls are an ultra-special gift to unwrap in the holiday season – the glow of twinkle lights makes them smolder. Cool and contemporary designer Sophie Bille Brahe has plenty of enticing options, including many single-earring styles – her ‘Splash Nuit’ design is a cult favorite. Mizuki’s modern take on pearls is irresistible, with graduated earrings featuring Akoya pearls that are as well paired with an LBD as they are for downtime denim at the weekend. Indeed, pearls don’t have to be serious – Yvonne Léon’s seashell-inspired design will bring a smile, while David Yurman’s pearl and gold studs reference the power-earring aesthetic of the 1980s.

Contemporary pearl designs are a fail-safe stocking favorite
Look to a luxury timepiece to elevate your gift-giving this year

A chic watch

To really spoil someone this year, treat them to an ultra-precious luxury timepiece. Cartier’s steel ‘Tank Must’, with its sleek black leather strap, is a savvy investment thanks to its understated everyday aesthetic that will elevate any wrist stack. Those seeking an extra shot of shine will also love the maison’s mixed-metal or all-gold styles, with the ‘Panthère de Cartier’ currently topping every watch lover’s wish list.

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