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How to pick the perfect piece of jewellery for someone else

Picking out that perfect jewellery gift for someone else can be daunting, but we're here to help you get it right.

Mia Steiber
Mia Steiber

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Jewellery is a such a personal thing that it can be hard to choose something that someone else will love – no matter how well you know them.

Whether you're picking a Valentine's Day gift for your partner, a birthday present for your daughter or a Mother's Day gift for your mum, here are the steps to choosing the perfect piece.

1. Firstly, you need to work out what kind of jewellery this person likes.

If you don't already have a picture in your head of the kinds of things this person normally wears, that's fine. You can:

  • Look at what they're wearing next time you see them.
  • Have a look at the most recently worn items on their dresser or in their jewellery box.
  • Take a look at this person's recent pictures on Instagram or Facebook for clues. Don't look at anything older than a year – trends change.
  • See if they have a Pinterest account. They might have some ideas or styles on there that you can use for inspiration.
  • Look through the brands they follow on Instagram. This could provide clues as to specific brands they like.

2. Now that you have a picture of what kind of jewellery they like, answer these four questions:

  • Do they like fine jewellery (real metals and gems) or costume jewellery (not real)?
  • Do they like delicate jewellery or chunky jewellery?
  • Do they like gem stones or plain pieces?
  • Do they like gold, silver or rose gold?

3. Find the perfect store

Now that you have a better picture of the types of jewellery you should choose, scroll down to see our top picks for all different kinds of jewellery.

Best for Costume Jewellery

holy earrings

Image source: Holy Ryan Instagram

Holly Ryan

If you're looking for a signature style and dedicated craftsmanship in every piece of jewelleries, Holly Ryan is the right choice.

But you can also try:

Best for Fine Jewellery

Tiffany earrings

Image source: Tiffany & Co. Instagram

Tiffany & Co.

Impress your loved ones with an exciting jewellery design from Tiffany & Co..

But you can also try:

Best for Delicate Jewellery

bracelets

Image source: The ICONIC by Charlotte Instagram

By Charlotte

Be the sweetest person in her universe. Adding these pieces to her collections are one of her greatest fulfillments in her life.

But you can also try:

Best for Chunky Jewellery

modern necklace

Image source: Ruby Olive's Instagram

Ruby Olive

Obsessing with beautiful jewellery pieces? With Ruby Olive's collections, you can't definietely go wrong with their colourful and statement jewelleries.

But you can also try:

Best for Gemstone Jewellery

elegant pieces

Image source: Swarovski Instagram

Swarovski

Let your love be felt with the help of sparkling crystals and elegant pieces from Swarovski. Their passion for innovation and design take them to the world's premier jewellery and accessory brand.

But you can also try:

Best for Plain Jewellery

ck collection

Image source: Calvin Klein Instagram

Calvin Klein

Make your beauty glow with elegance and in-style from wearing Calvin Klein's simple and sleek watches and jewellery collections.

But you can also try:

Best for Silver Jewellery

reflexions

Image source: Pandora Instagram

Pandora

Mirror your love and express how you feel with Pandora's sparkling charms and bracelets. Pandora lets you wear your story from their selections of spanning subtle designs and unique charms.

But you can also try:

Best for Gold Jewellery

reliquia

Image source: Reliquia Instagram

Reliquia

Have Reliquia reopen your grandmother's jewellery box with their vintage accessories- pieces and make the old fashion bring back into time. Their collections influence art deco with strong geometric accents.

But you can also try:

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