As the holidays get closer, you’ve probably started thinking about what you’re getting your loved ones for Christmas this year. If you’ve ever thought about getting someone jewelry, but aren’t too sure what’s “too much” or “not enough,” you’re not alone. You want to get the right item for the right person, and jewelry is an intimate gift you don’t want to mess up. While, of course, the person you buy for will love the sentiment, you probably want to get them something they’ll love and wear frequently. We’ve put together this comprehensive shopping guide that’s perfect for all your jewelry gift needs this holiday season! IS JEWELRY A POPULAR HOLIDAY GIFT? Jewelry is a popular gift to give during the holiday season. And, it’s been a tradition for many years. While not always given at Christmastime, there are plenty of holidays and occasions where people would exchange jewelry as gifts. Whether a birthday, wedding, anniversary or even as a courting gift, jewelry has been a great gift to give for centuries. Many people also choose to get engaged during the holiday season, making engagement rings a popular gift to give during the holidays. Because it’s a popular gift to give, many people spend hours searching for information regarding engagements and weddings, including asking how much money should you spend on a wedding ring or how to plan a proposal on a budget. With jewelry being such a popular gift to give during the holidays, you’ll often find that there are many sales and exclusive deals at many stores for jewelry. WHAT TYPE OF JEWELRY IS MOST POPULAR? As we mentioned, engagement rings tend to be very popular during the holiday season. Even if someone doesn’t propose on Christmas Eve, many engagements happen between Christmas and Valentine’s Day, making the time between Christmas and New Year’s a popular time for engagements. Our silicone rings are great for couples both engaged and already married! Rings aren’t the only type of jewelry you’ll see given during the holidays. Bracelets, earrings, necklaces and watches are all other types of jewelry that you’ll see frequently given at Christmas time or during other holidays that have huge gift portions. Because jewelry is so versatile, you’ll find that there are lots of different items you can give to someone else. HOW TO KNOW WHAT TYPE OF JEWELRY TO GIVE It isn’t always easy to decide what type of jewelry to give someone for the holidays. You might feel like you have no idea where to start in figuring out what type of jewelry to get someone. Here are some tips for finding out what type of jewelry to give someone for the holidays. Shop Our Stackable Wedding Ring Options FREQUENT WEAR Whenever you see them, what jewelry do they typically wear? If they’re always wearing a watch, ring and necklace, then an additional one of those items is a good start. They either don’t wear bracelets because they wear a watch, or they don’t own one they like enough to wear. Either way, you can either take a bold risk and get them a bracelet or choose a new version of something they wear frequently. SENTIMENTAL VALUE People are more likely to wear jewelry if it has sentimental value. Many wedding rings for women include features that mean something to them. Whether it’s the color, person who gave it to them or personalized engraving, sentimental value will always reign supreme in figuring out what type of jewelry to give someone. If you can find a piece that represents something important to you and the person you’re giving the jewelry to, then you can rest assured that you’re choosing the right piece. PROTECTING HEIRLOOMS Many people have pieces of jewelry that have been in their family for generations. And, even if they don’t have any heirloom pieces but they consider their current pieces the start of a collection, it’s important that those heirlooms get protected. Either way, getting them daily jewelry they can wear without worrying about their family heirlooms getting stolen, lost or even damaged can be helpful. Ask them if any of their pieces were passed down to them. If so, you could consider replacing one of those items with a daily wear piece. YOU’VE ASKED WHAT THEY LIKE Sometimes gift giving doesn’t have to be a secret. Many people prefer to know what they’re receiving, and even if you ask them what kind of jewelry they like, it doesn’t mean you’re getting them a gift. Instead, they might think you’re asking on behalf of someone else. Some people might not even realize you’re asking for gift-giving purposes! Many people will simply answer the question without a second thought, especially if you phrase it a certain way. Instead of just asking “Do you want another watch?” you could say, “I’ve been thinking of getting a new watch. If you had to replace yours, what would you get?” This way, they think they’re helping you out. They won’t even realize that they’re giving you an idea of what to get them! THEY GIVE YOU A CLUE And, since some people like to be asked what they want, others like to tell you without prompt. There are plenty of people out there who will drop not-so-subtle hints at what they want for the holidays. We love these kinds of people because they’re bold and confident and know what they want. Whether they show you a picture, send you a link to the exact listing or point something out at the store, their hints can make holiday shopping a breeze, especially for jewelry. TALK WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS Talking with a select few about what someone else might want to receive as a gift that’s jewelry can be an easy solution which doesn’t take much effort from you. Of course, you’ll want to make sure you speak with people who aren’t likely to spill the beans! Try to avoid asking everyone; instead, focus on talking with a few key people about what would be best to get. They might have some great ideas for you to consider! Who knows? The person you’re buying for may also have provided them with info on what they want to receive. That will make buying easier! JEWELRY GIFT IDEAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Here are some great jewelry gift ideas you can give this holiday season! A MONOGRAMMED WATCH If they wear watches, a monogrammed watch is a great gift idea to give this holiday! These days, there are many different choices when it comes to watches. The shape of the watch face, the style of the band and even whether or not you choose a smartwatch are all considerations to make when you purchase their watch. If they already have a smartwatch that features removable bands, you could consider getting them an additional watch band as an alternative. Some people like to have various watch bands to switch out for work, exercising and even formal events. A NEW WEDDING RING If you’re buying for your spouse, consider a new wedding ring! We have a variety of men’s wedding rings on hand that are great for everyone. Many of our rings feature resistance to high temperatures and moisture, plus they’re great for everyday wear. Many people who work in careers where wearing regular metal rings can be dangerous, such as mechanics or even the healthcare industry, find that silicone rings are a great alternative to traditional metal and diamond styles. Men especially love our silicone rings, so getting them one is sure to make them smile wide this holiday season. Find Your Ring Size A SET OF FUN STUD EARRINGS Stud earrings are versatile and simple and look great with a variety of outfits. Even if you’re wearing athleisure to pick up groceries, a pair of fun stud earrings looks great on everyone. You can find many in a variety of shapes, colors and materials. Clay jewelry has become popular these days, featuring Southwestern designs, fun patterns and unique shapes. Many people use earrings as a way to add an extra pop of color or flair to their outfits. They make for the perfect gifts to give during the holiday season because they’re typically affordable, easy to wrap and loved by all! AN ANKLET Lots of fashion trends from decades past are cycling through again. Flare jeans, platform shoes, bike shorts, velour, overalls and more are back in style and on trend. Anklets are one of those many fashion trends! Consider giving them an anklet this year for the holidays. Choose one that will complement their skin tone, and try to keep it simple. Some anklets have charms on them, but a lot of people prefer simple chain designs if they’re going to wear one. Either way, they’ll love the unique jewelry gift you give them to wear around their ankle. A PENDANT NECKLACE A simple necklace with a pendant is a great gift to give this holiday season. You can easily give them a fun necklace they’ll enjoy for years to come, especially if they like to wear necklaces normally. Many people have a couple of necklaces they like to wear, and a simple pendant necklace is definitely a staple piece that everyone should have on hand. It’s perfect for special occasions and even light wear on the days where they aren’t working out or doing anything strenuous. MORE GIFTS TO PAIR WITH JEWELRY Sometimes, people give jewelry with other gifts. If you have thought about giving jewelry as just part of a larger number of gifts, here are some additional gift ideas! TICKETS TO A SHOW, MUSEUM OR SPORTING EVENT Do they like to visit museums or attend sports games? Tickets to any of those experiences will be a great addition to any jewelry gift. Depending on the event, it may just be the perfect time for them to wear the new jewelry you got them! BOOKS OR GAMES Do they like to read or play games? It’s a great additional gift to give with jewelry. While the jewelry is something they will wear, the book or game is something they can do. The two gifts don’t have to be closely related; the point is to give them multiple things you know they’ll like. JEWELRY BOX If you want to give them something that is directly related to the jewelry you’re buying them, why not give them a jewelry box? This is perfect if they have a medium-to-large-sized jewelry collection, as the more pieces they add the more storage space they’ll need. Many people with large collections of jewelry like to organize them by type, color and size, which is why a jewelry box would make for a great additional gift to give them. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS TO MAKE BEFORE BUYING JEWELRY THIS SEASON If you are still on the fence about whether or not to buy jewelry as a gift this holiday season, here are some other considerations you’ll want to make! BUDGET What does your budget look like? Traditional metal jewelry can be very expensive, especially if it has diamonds and gemstones in it. Evaluate your total budget for gift-giving this year, and decide whether you want to allot the same amount of money to each person you plan on giving gifts to or give a bit more money in the budget to your closer friends and family. Knowing your budget will really go a long way in ensuring you can find the right jewelry gifts or if you even have the budget for jewelry at all. Our silicone rings are affordable and quality pieces, so you can always rest assured you’re getting an amazing piece for a great price here at QALO! TIME Don’t wait too late to purchase your holiday gifts! The more custom the piece, the longer it’ll take to manufacture and ship. Plan ahead and order early, especially if you’re getting jewelry! Give jewelry this holiday season without the hassle. Use our gift guide to find the perfect pieces your friends and family are sure to love! Image Credits SergeyBitos/Shutterstock.com Jelena Red Riding Hood/Shutterstock.com Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock.com New Africa/Shutterstock.com DGLimages/Shutterstock.com Alliance Images/Shutterstock.com Dulin/Shutterstock.com 4 PM production/Shutterstock.com