Every year the same question comes up. What do you give someone who already owns everything she wants?
Not another thing for the drawer. Something she’ll actually wear.
Here’s how I think about it.
Give one piece, not a set.
A single well-made piece says more than a boxed trio. It tells her you thought about her specifically, not about filling a gift quota. If she wears it every week, it was the right call.
Choose for how she dresses, not how she sparkles.
Look at what she reaches for. Neutral knits, tailored coats, a good white shirt? She probably wears quiet gold and soft, natural tones. Pearl-toned beads and warm gold sit easily with all of it.
If she’s the one with a more adventurous eye, go for a piece with a little visual weight. Faceted glass catches light in a way that feels like a statement without being loud.
Pick something she wouldn’t buy herself.
This is the whole point of a gift. She has her everyday chain. Give her the piece she’d admire in a shop and walk away from. Handmade work in small runs is perfect for this, because it isn’t something she’ll see on ten other wrists.
Keep it easy to wear.
The best gift jewelry is comfortable, adjustable, and doesn’t need a special occasion. Adjustable bracelets and chokers take the guesswork out of sizing, and earrings skip it altogether.
Gift ideas from Best of Me:
- For the one who loves a statement: the Prism Collection, with faceted glass beads and gold, made to be worn alone
- For the soft-and-classic dresser: the Pearl Meadow bracelet or choker
- For something seasonal: the limited colourways , available while supplies last
A note on timing.
Handmade pieces are made in small batches, and some colourways are limited. If you have someone in mind, don’t wait until the last week of December.
Best of Me is handcrafted in BC, Canada. Shop the collection at bestofmejewelry.com