Holiday season is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about what to give the jewellery lovers in your life, or gift yourself. Few gifts feel as timeless and meaningful as jewellery, but it poses a range of questions. Is a ring an appropriate gift, and if not what should you give instead? At Cullen Jewellery, we’ve curated a guide to this year’s hottest fine jewellery gifts - from bold signet rings to delicate chains, bracelets, pendants and earrings. Whether you’re shopping for a partner, family member or even treating yourself, here’s your ultimate holiday gifting guide for 2025.
Rings
One of the most classic jewellery gift ideas for the festive season is a ring. And no, a range doesn’t just have to be a gift you give your significant other. Think everything from bold signet rings to minimal statement and stacker rings make great gifts for jewellery enthusiasts. Signet rings are traditionally worn on the pinky to signify the family one belongs to. Now, they are also worn as a fashion statement either with your own initial or family name initial. Stacker rings on the other hand can be a great gift for a friend, partner or family member who is already wearing multiple rings daily. Our stacking rings are available in both minimal and statement options. Our more minimal stackers like the bead detail Fleur stacker allow for personalisation and layering, while a bold statement stacking ring makes a fashion-forward gift to keep forever.
Chains and Pendants
For someone building an everyday collection of fine jewellery, there's no better place to start than a necklace. Our fine jewellery range includes classic chains that can be worn solo for a minimal look or layered up with one of our pedants maximum effect. For the perfect holiday gift, look no further than our range of initial bezel pendants. They’re easy to wear yet always elegant – exactly the kind of gift that gets daily use. Our pendants similarly come in a range of styles from minimal pieces like our Kenzie Oval Pendant; a simple single oval stone with a claw setting – the perfect staple pendant for all ages and stages of life. And for those working with a tighter budget, we have minimal pendants like the Gracie Star Necklace Pendant perfect to be gifted as a first piece of jewellery, or a special gift this holiday season.
Bracelets
This year, precious metal bracelets and understated pieces are at the forefront of holiday season gifting, particularly for those who favour jewellery that feels easy to wear. And there’s nothing easier to style and more comfortable to wear than our tennis bracelets – Opt for a classic tennis bracelet a la Chris Evert or go for something a little different with a bezel-set tennis bracelet for comfortable wear for daily or special occasions. Even if not purchased for the holiday season, a piece like a tennis bracelet makes a wonderful milestone gift for a big birthday or life event. We can customise the tennis bracelet either with yellow gold or white gold, as well as different carat sizes – an important detail to distinguish when you’re purchasing fine jewellery as a gift.
Earrings
The above jewellery gifts are wonderful gifts for those you are close to, as they require (to a certain degree) for you to know the preferences of the wearer. Earrings, meanwhile, can generally work for a lot of people – just be sure they definitely have their ears pierced. Our range of earrings include a classic 14K gold hoop like the Alinta Hoop Earrings, to our vast range of solitaire earrings in different cuts and settings. Our unique Miriam Oval Bezel Earrings are ideal for jewellery lovers who like something a little different, or for a true classic our Patricia Princess 4 Claw Earrings are the perfect holiday gift, and work for a graduation or wedding gift.
The holiday season in 2025 calls for jewellery gifts that balance style and sentiment, so begin with the preferences of the person you are gifting. Do they generally prefer more classic things, or are they always in search of something unique or limited edition? Whether you’re buying for someone who loves bold designs or prefers pared-back elegance, a carefully chosen piece of jewellery is a gift that lasts far beyond the festive season, and is certainly not one that will go in the ‘re-gift’ pile.
