Your best friend’s birthday is coming up, she has something to celebrate, or she simply deserves a nice surprise. And you want to give her something that will truly make her happy, of course. A beautiful necklace, perhaps? A pair of eye-catching earrings? Or maybe a bracelet you can have personalized especially for her?
There are so many lovely options to choose from! But which piece of jewellery suits her best?
We would start with her jewellery style. After all, you could pick out a beautiful necklace, but if she only ever wears earrings, it might not be the best match. From minimalist jewellery to colourful beads and real statement pieces: we’ll help you choose something that suits her perfectly.
What kind of jewellery does your friend prefer to wear?
Before you start choosing, think about the jewellery she often wears. It’s those little details that tell you a lot.
Does she like wearing several necklaces at once? Then she might love a new necklace to layer with her others. Does she always wear eye-catching hoop earrings? Then you really don’t need to buy her a minimalist necklace all of a sudden.
And also pay attention to the colour. Some friends almost always wear gold-coloured jewellery, while others prefer silver. And then, of course, there are the girls who prefer to wear gold and silver together.
Can you recognise her in any of these?
- Minimalist: she likes delicate necklaces, small studs, and subtle bracelets.
- Statement lover: her jewellery is meant to be seen. Large earrings, eye-catching necklaces, and chunky links? Absolutely her thing.
- Loves colour: beads, colourful stones, and playful details suit her well.
- Mix & match: she combines different necklaces, earrings, and bracelets to create her own look.
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Personalised jewellery: she likes wearing initials, charms, or jewellery with a special detail.
And maybe she likes to mix it all up. That’s also nice, because then you can choose something that will let her create new combinations.
1. Giving earrings as a gift: from small studs to real eye-catchers
Earrings are one of our favourite gifts for someone who likes to mix and match her jewellery. Especially when you know which styles she likes.
Does your friend wear hoop earrings every day? Then a new pair of hoops is a great choice. Perhaps a slightly larger size or a pair with a special detail.
Does she prefer minimalist jewellery? Then look for small studs or subtle hoop earrings. She can easily combine them with her other favourites.
And what about that friend who always wears the most fun, eye-catching earrings? Don’t be too cautious when choosing. Statement earrings, long drop earrings, or a uniquely shaped pair could be just right for her.
Our tip: also check how many piercings she has. If she has multiple piercings, an earring set or a combination of different small earrings is a great idea. That way, she can create her own new ear party.
2. A necklace as a gift for your friend: which style should you choose?
You can go in any direction with a necklace. From a minimalist link necklace to a colourful beaded design or a longer necklace with a pendant.
The best thing is to choose something she can combine with the necklaces she already has.
For the friend who loves layering
Look for a necklace that is slightly shorter or longer than her other necklaces. For example, if she often wears a short necklace, a 45 or 50 cm design could be a great addition.
Combining different links is also a good idea. A slightly chunkier link necklace alongside a delicate one will instantly create a different look.
For the friend who likes to stand out
A statement necklace is a lovely surprise if she likes wearing accessories that are immediately noticeable. Think of an eye-catching link, a uniquely shaped pendant, or a necklace with colourful beads.
A necklace like that can be enough to make a simple outfit much more interesting.
For the minimalist jewellery lover
A delicate necklace with a small pendant or a beautiful basic necklace is a good choice. Especially if she likes combining different pieces of jewellery, a new necklace doesn’t need to be eye-catching at all.
And want to make it a bit more personal? Then you can, of course, choose a necklace with her initial or a charm that suits her.
3. Giving a bracelet as a gift: lovely to combine
If your friend often wears bracelets, you might make her happiest with a new piece for her own arm party.
Take a look at the bracelets she already has. If she mainly wears delicate links, a minimalist bracelet would be a lovely addition.
Does she prefer a bolder jewellery look? Then a link bracelet or bangle could be just right.
And then, of course, there are beaded bracelets. Especially for someone who likes wearing colour, a bracelet like that can be a lovely alternative to her other jewellery.
What we also like: combining different bracelets. For example, a delicate link bracelet alongside a more eye-catching design, or a beaded bracelet with a gold-coloured bangle.
If you want to give a bracelet as a gift, check the size and clasp. Not every bangle or bracelet is adjustable, so take a close look at which design you choose.
4. Giving a ring as a gift for your friend: from minimalist to statement
Does your friend always wear rings? Then a beautiful new ring might be exactly the gift you’re looking for.
For a minimalist look, you can choose a delicate ring with a subtle detail. If she prefers eye-catching jewellery, a statement ring with a unique shape is a great idea.
A ring with a birthstone can also be lovely if she likes colourful details.
Not sure about her ring size? Then look for an adjustable ring. That can be useful if you don’t know her exact size. Always check the adjustment range, though, because even an adjustable ring won’t automatically fit everyone.
And does she often wear several rings at once? Then you can choose something that complements her existing ring combinations beautifully.
5. Want to give something personal? Create a piece of jewellery for her
Want to make the gift a little more personal? You can also create your own piece of jewellery at Just Good Jewellery.
An initial, name, date, or small engraving can give a necklace or bracelet a personal touch. You can also choose from different charm shapes.
By the way, it doesn’t have to be sentimental at all. You might simply think an octagon charm with her initial looks lovely with the link necklaces she wears.
For example, think about:
- A small round charm with her initial on a delicate necklace.
- A heart-shaped charm with your initials.
- An oval charm with her name.
- A charm with a date that is special to both of you.
- A clover charm with a personal engraving.
Which engravings are possible depends on the charm shape and size. Always check the options for the piece of jewellery you want to create.
If you want to give a gift that she will really wear often, first choose a necklace or bracelet that suits her style, and then decide which engraving to add.
That way, it will be a personal gift that is also a really lovely piece of jewellery.
6. Matching jewellery for friends: the same or different?
Matching jewellery is, of course, lovely if you want to wear something together. But that doesn’t mean you have to choose exactly the same necklace or bracelet.
In fact, sometimes it’s even nicer if you both wear a piece of jewellery that suits your own style.
Perhaps you choose a minimalist necklace with a small charm, while your friend prefers a slightly more eye-catching pendant. By choosing the same initial combination, the same symbol, or a similar charm shape, the pieces can still match.
Two bracelets that look similar but are not completely identical are also lovely.
That way, you both have something you love to wear. And that’s what really matters.
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7. A piece of jewellery with a birthstone or pearl: something a little different
If you want to choose something that isn’t too basic, but also not a large statement necklace, jewellery with a birthstone or pearl details is worth considering.
A birthstone can, for example, add a lovely pop of colour to a necklace, ring, or pair of earrings. You can choose her birthstone, but of course you can also simply see which colour she likes best.
Pearls are lovely if you are looking for something she can wear with both a simple outfit and a slightly dressier look.
And it doesn’t have to be classic at all. For example, combine pearls with a modern link necklace or other jewellery with an eye-catching shape.
By mixing different styles, you can create a wonderfully surprising combination.
Which piece of jewellery should you give for which occasion?
A gift for your friend doesn’t always have to be big. Sometimes she has achieved something special, sometimes it’s her birthday, and sometimes you simply want to surprise her.
For her birthday
Choose something that really suits her current jewellery style. A pair of statement earrings if she likes to stand out, a beautiful necklace to combine with her others, or a bracelet with her initial.
For her graduation
A new necklace or a pair of earrings she can wear to her graduation ceremony is a lovely idea. If you want to incorporate the occasion, you can choose a suitable piece of jewellery that can be engraved with the year, for example.
As a thank-you
Has she helped you with something, or do you simply want to let her know how happy you are to have her in your life? A few lovely studs, a minimalist bracelet, or a small personalised charm can be more than enough.
For Christmas or Sinterklaas
At Christmas, you could also consider a jewellery set or a pair of eye-catching earrings for the festive outfits to come. Especially if she likes to mix and match different looks, this would be a lovely surprise.
Just because she’s your friend
You don’t really need a reason for this. Perhaps you saw a beaded bracelet and immediately thought of her. Or you came across a pair of earrings that she would absolutely choose herself.
That’s also a perfectly lovely reason to give a gift, isn’t it?
Which piece of jewellery is best if you don’t know her size?
Choosing a gift becomes a little more exciting if you’re not sure what size your friend wears.
Fortunately, you can take this into account.
With earrings, you don’t need to know her ring or wrist size. Just check if she has piercings and what kind of earrings she likes to wear.
A necklace is also a good option, but pay attention to the length. For example, look at the necklaces she already wears. Some necklaces also come with an extension chain, which allows you to adjust the length slightly.
With bracelets and rings, size is more important. Only choose an adjustable design if the adjustment range (an extra 3 cm extension chain) suits her size.
And if you really don’t know? Then a beautiful necklace or a pair of earrings might be easier than a ring whose size you have to guess.
Our favourite gift tip? Choose something that really suits her
It’s tempting to choose what you think is most beautiful. But think about your friend one more time.
Does she love eye-catching earrings? Then a pair of statement earrings might be much nicer than a subtle necklace. Does she always wear several bracelets? Then a new design to combine with her others is a great idea.
And if she likes personalised jewellery, you can, of course, create something for her with a lovely charm or engraving.
That way, the gift is not only personal because of what is on it, but especially because you have chosen something you know will suit her.
