Giving Jewelry as a Gift: The Complete Guide for Every Occasion
A piece of jewelry is the gift that keeps someone thinking of you all day long — long after the flowers have wilted and the chocolates are gone. In this guide we walk through which piece suits which occasion, how to choose well without having to guess her size or her taste, and what you get at each budget. With a handful of concrete favorites from our collection for every occasion.
Giving jewelry as a gift can feel daunting — you want to give something personal, but you don't know her (or his) size, you're torn between gold-tone and silver-tone, and you don't want it to come across as "too much" or too cheap. The good news: with a few rules of thumb you will almost always get it right. And unlike a bunch of flowers or a gift card, the person you give it to wears a piece of jewelry for years.
We built this guide around the moments when most jewelry is given: birthday, love & Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day & gifts for him, weddings, new baby & baby gifts and a section on gifts on a budget. At the bottom you'll find the three steps to always choose well and the frequently asked questions.
At a glance — 4 gift favorites for every occasion
Why jewelry makes the perfect gift
Jewelry scores on the three things that make a gift meaningful. It is personal: you choose a shape, color or symbol that suits someone. It is lasting: a good piece is made to last and keeps its shape and its color for years. And it is symbolic: a heart stands for love, an infinity sign for connection, a tree of life for growth and family. That's what makes a piece of jewelry say something — even without a card.
At Lundholm you're also choosing a material that wears carefree. All our jewelry is made from hypoallergenic premium stainless steel with a PVD gold-tone layer that doesn't discolor, and it's waterproof — showering, washing your hands or doing the dishes is no problem at all. The person receiving it doesn't have to worry about a thing, and you give something that looks more expensive than the price tag.
Jewelry gifts for a birthday
A birthday calls for something festive and personal. A necklace with a small stone, earrings with a touch of sparkle or a ring in her birth color make it that bit more special than a standard gift. Want to make it really personal? Pick a color that matches her birth month, or a stone with a meaning behind it. Not sure about the style? Then also read our guide on the different types of women's jewelry.
Birthday — 4 favorites with color & sparkle
Working with a smaller budget, or looking for something for a friend? Then have a look at our guide to a gift for a friend under EUR 25 — full of birthday ideas that don't feel cheap.
Jewelry for love, Valentine's Day & anniversaries
When it comes to love, the symbol is allowed to be a little more explicit. Hearts, infinity signs and interlocking shapes say exactly what you mean. For a first Valentine's Day you'll want to keep it subtle — dainty heart stud earrings or a fine heart necklace. For an anniversary it can be fuller and more of a statement. She can wear a necklace straight away, it doesn't go out of style and it doesn't need a size.
Love & Valentine's Day — 4 favorites with meaning
Jewelry gifts for mom & Mother's Day
For mom, a piece with a personal nod works best — a tree of life (growth and family), a leaf design or an elegant bangle she can wear every day. Stay close to the way she dresses: if she barely wears jewelry, choose something subtle; if she likes to stand out, go for a statement piece. For a full overview within budget we have a separate guide: a gift under EUR 30 for mom.
Mother's Day — 4 favorites with meaning
Jewelry & gifts for him
Men wear jewelry more often than you'd think — as long as it suits their style. A leather bracelet, a wide men's ring or a chain bracelet in matte steel feels rugged rather than flashy. A fidget or spinner ring is a great choice for someone who always has something in his hands. And a gift set with a wallet and card holder is the safe option for anyone who doesn't wear jewelry at all. You'll find more ideas in our Father's Day gift guide and in the article on a gift for a dad who already has everything.
For him — 4 favorites
Jewelry gifts for a wedding
At a wedding it's all about hitting the right note. For the bride, subtle, sparkling earrings or a fine cubic zirconia drop are ideal — something that finishes her look without taking it over. For bridesmaids, choose a set they'll keep wearing long after the day itself. Read our in-depth guides to wedding gift jewelry by recipient and jewelry for the mother of the bride, or browse the bridal collection.
Wedding — 4 favorites
New baby & baby gifts
A piece of jewelry for a new mother is one of the loveliest gifts there is — small, personal and lasting. Think of a ring with the baby's initial, fine heart earrings or subtle studs she can wear comfortably while caring for the baby. In the Netherlands there is a tradition for exactly this moment: baargoud, the Dutch custom of giving gold jewelry when a baby is born. For more ideas by stage: a gift for someone who has just become a mother.
New baby gift — 4 lovely, personal choices
Gifts on a budget — beautiful without spending a lot
A beautiful piece of jewelry doesn't have to be expensive. Under EUR 25 you'll find full-fledged studs, rings and earrings in exactly the same premium steel as our pricier pieces — the difference is in the size and the finish, not in the quality. Shopping by price? Then take a look at a gift under EUR 20 for her and a gift for a friend under EUR 25.
On a budget — 4 favorites that don't feel cheap
Choosing the right piece in 3 steps
Still in doubt? Walk through these three steps and you'll almost always choose well.
1. Look at her (or his) style
Does the person you're buying for mostly wear small, fine pieces, or bold statement pieces? Match that. For someone who barely wears jewelry, choose something subtle — dainty stud earrings or a fine necklace. For someone who likes to be noticed, it can be bigger and bolder. Which jewelry suits which outfit is covered in our guide on which jewelry goes with which dress.
2. Choose gold-tone or silver-tone
A simple rule of thumb: look at the metal color she already wears. Warmer skin tones often look lovely with gold-tone, cooler tones with silver-tone — but the safest choice is the color she reaches for herself. Many of our pieces come in both. Want to mix them? Read how to combine gold and silver.
3. Skip the sizing stress
The big advantage of jewelry as a gift: earrings, necklaces and bracelets don't need a size, and most of our rings are adjustable (one size). Still want to give a fixed ring size? Then follow our guide to measuring ring size yourself.
Shipping & gift wrapping
Order before 15:00 CET on a working day and we ship the same day. Delivery takes 3 to 7 working days within the EU and 5 to 14 working days outside the EU, so for a birthday, Mother's Day or Father's Day it's best to plan a few working days ahead. Bags and leather goods ship within the EU only. Jewelry ships worldwide. Jewelry shipping is EUR 3.95, with free shipping from EUR 75; within the EU, bags and leather goods ship free from EUR 100. All women's jewelry comes gift-ready as standard, in a neat box with a gift pouch — you don't have to wrap a thing yourself. Browse the full jewelry collection or go straight to earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets or men's jewelry.
Frequently asked questions about giving jewelry as a gift
Which piece of jewelry do you give a woman as a gift?
A necklace or earrings are the safest choice: no size needed and they suit almost any style. Our most-gifted pieces are the Tove layered necklace (EUR 39.95), Marguerite daisy earrings (EUR 24.95) and the adjustable Svea ring (EUR 27.50). Choose based on her style: dainty for someone who wears subtle pieces, statement for someone who likes to stand out.
Is jewelry a good birthday gift?
Yes — jewelry is personal, lasting and festive. For a birthday, something with color or sparkle works especially well: a ring with a small stone, cubic zirconia earrings or a beaded necklace. Have a look at the birthday section above for concrete ideas.
Gold-tone or silver-tone as a gift?
Look at the metal color the person already wears — that's your best clue. Warmer skin tones often look lovely with gold-tone, cooler tones with silver-tone. Many Lundholm pieces are available in both colors, and our guide on combining gold and silver explains how to mix them.
How do I find out her ring size for a gift?
The easiest route: choose an adjustable ring (one size), such as our Svea, Idun, Jane or Aveline. Still want a fixed size? Secretly measure a ring she already wears, or follow our guide to measuring ring size yourself.
Is the jewelry hypoallergenic and waterproof?
Yes. All Lundholm jewelry is made from hypoallergenic premium stainless steel with no nickel — suitable for sensitive skin and ears. It's waterproof and the PVD gold-tone layer doesn't discolor, so showering and washing your hands are no problem. Read more in what hypoallergenic jewelry is.
How do I make a jewelry gift more personal?
Choose a symbol with meaning (a heart, an infinity sign or a tree of life), a stone in her birth color, or a ring with the initial of someone close to her. Add a short, handwritten card explaining why you chose that particular symbol — that's what makes it unforgettable.
Does the gift arrive gift-ready?
All women's jewelry comes in a neat box with a gift pouch as standard, ready to give. Order before 15:00 CET on a working day and we ship the same day.
Find the perfect jewelry gift
From a fine necklace to a statement ring — for every occasion and every budget. All hypoallergenic, waterproof and gift-ready in a box.
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