When I received a beautiful necklace for my thirtieth birthday a few years ago, I was super happy. In the first place because I think the necklace is beautiful of course, but also because this moment is a precious memory for me. I don't often buy jewelry and accessories for myself. Or what can I say:not fast? Replace that with:never! Really never! Then I always think of the renovation of the house for which we can use that money or the MOT of the car that is coming.
While I normally turn my neck to the display case of the jeweler to view all the jewelry and accessories. So I'm just a magpie. I love stones and other glittering, beautiful jewelry. Recognizable? Do you have your husband's birthday, your best friend's wedding anniversary, or another special anniversary coming up soon for someone you care about deeply? Or do you want to give jewelry for Christmas? Think of it as a reminder and sign of your love.
The good thing is that the offer is very wide these days:there are many trendy brands with a wide range in the collection line for men, women and teenagers. In this article we dive a little deeper into the range of jewelry and accessory collections today.
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It may be that you already have an idea about the type of jewelry or accessory you want to give as a gift, or that you have a certain brand in mind. For example, because the warrior is a fan of a fixed brand and you already know in advance that he really wants something. But if not, that's no problem at all. Of course, it takes a little more time to pick out and gift jewelry and accessories than a bunch of flowers. But it is time well spend! You know that the other person will be really happy with it. Below we help you on your way with our gift tips for your choice.
What kind of jewelry can you think of?
Of course a ring is also very nice to give (is often given as a first piece of jewelry, for example to a daughter), but the size is very important here, which makes it more difficult to buy it online, for example. The chance that you know the exact size of the person you want to surprise with this gift is not that great.
Very popular nowadays are the earcuffs. Anyone can put them in, because you don't need a hole(s). You clip these on your ear and they come in all kinds of designs:with stones, in silver or gold. The best thing to do here is to put your hair up, otherwise it can catch on your hair. Perfect for trendy and cool people to give as a gift.
Another popular earring is the hoops. Whether you like a small and modest earring or prefer to go big and more striking, the hoops come in many sizes and also in various colors. Many hoops are fixed in the ear with an ear stick, an extra ring hangs on the ear side of the earlobe. A variant of this is not only an extra ring, but as an extra symbol underneath it such as an arrow, heart or star.
Popular among many teenagers are the chain earrings. Sturdy earrings and a bit of rebellion. Think of two holes in one ear and in each hole your own earring in gold or silver. A chain at the bottom connects the two earrings. If you have 1 hole per ear, there is also a variant, namely two earrings that are attached to each other with a small chain underneath.
Do you have a sister or friend who loves classic jewelry and accessories holds? Then think of a earring. I personally love earrings with a beautiful stone on them. These are available in many colors and also in many shapes. From round to oval to square and the materials are also very diverse. Does your sister wear a lot of gold or is she more of silver? Then it is nice if the earrings match.
Known for example from Monique (from André Hazes) are the statement earrings. These large earrings are for the real fashion people and can be easily matched with various clothing outfits, because they are fairly basic in color. Think of gold and black as a color.
You may remember them, Pandora's bracelets. These personal bracelets are made of a silver bracelet and you can optionally supplement them with all kinds of charms:letters of the name, figures such as a baby bottle or heart, just what suits the warrior. Pandora is an example of a charm bracelet. You also have charm bracelets that only have pendants with a letter on them.
A bangle is available in different styles, a bangle can run in its entirety around the wrist, you then click it onto the arm. It is also possible by means of a small chain closure between the bangle that you close. Due to the wide variety, there is a suitable one for every style.
The so-called slave bracelet is a ring-shaped bracelet that I see on many of my younger colleagues. Often in a set of 3 and then on each bracelet a word like 'love' or the name of a child engraved.
Leather bracelets are tough and timeless. You can also have this printed with a name, date or other short message. It is extra fun when they form a whole with other matching bracelets.
To start with a classic among jewelry:the pearl necklace. For women who like a classic and timeless look. The nice thing about a pearl necklace is that it is always possible when you go to work and immediately makes your outfit neat. I personally find various chains of thickness and width with various pendants very nice. This quickly gives a trendy and playful effect and is also easy to alternate. A simple gold or silver necklace with one letter or symbol on it is also sweet and chic at the same time.
There is a huge range of brands in the field of jewelry and accessories. We focus on three different brands below; all three timeless and extremely popular. In addition to these three brands, you can also think of brands such as Diesel, Rebel and Rose, Karma, Trollbeads, Seiko, Pandora and iKKi. Most jewelers also have their own house line.
Everyone's taste is of course different, but I myself am a big fan of Swarovski. I really feel like a princess when I have the earrings pendants from Swarovski in my ears. This is not only because of the beautiful stone, but also because this jewelry line is very finely finished and has all beautiful colors of stone in the collection. In addition, it was made in Austria by a jeweler a long time ago, which gives me that Sissi feeling. In addition to earrings, you can also find Swarovski watches, earrings, pendants, phone cases, necklaces, rings and pens. So jewelry and accessories. Are you looking for a more classic gift with a beautiful stone? Then you will certainly succeed with something if you choose this brand.
A good friend of mine just loves Buddha to Buddha. This lifestyle brand from Amsterdam has been on the market since 1997 and is incredibly popular. Stars such as Doutzen Kroes and Afrojack also wear this and that makes teenagers very happy with a Buddha to Buddha ring or bracelet.
Another advantage of this brand:it is cool, timeless and suitable for both men and women. The collection includes:
The Buddha to Buddha brand works with silver and is recognizable from the wide rings and bracelets.
A younger brand, but certainly no less popular, is Ti Sento. Founded in 2003, this silver jewelry line is chic and accessible at the same time. The popularity of Ti Sento is also noticeable in the wide range:you can purchase no less than 650 different jewelry from this brand. Rings, necklaces, pendants, earrings.. can all be found and just as beautiful.. to make you greedy, right?
If you like to go for a cool gift that also has all kinds of functions, it is advisable to delve into the different smartwatches out there. For example, there are smartwatches that are charged by solar energy, so that the battery lasts longer and that measure your body functions such as heart rate and sleep hours, giving you insight into your health.
Do you want to surprise a sporty person with a nice gift? Or are you going for a walk yourself and do you want to know how many steps you have taken and how many calories these are consumed? Then a smartwatch is also a super nice tool. Smartwatches are often water, temperature and shock resistant, which means they have a long lifespan and are also a wonderful gift for fathers with small children. There is a difference in which function is on which smartwatch, a jeweler can advise you well.
Not a smartwatch, but want to give a nice watch? For many men, a cool watch is a must have. Not everyone can afford a Rolex, but fortunately there are many other brands and versions that have also made a cool watch, so it is extremely suitable for a nice gift.
Would you rather go safe? And if you find jewelry too personal, you can take a look at these accessories:
With the above accessories you still give a personal gift, but you stay away from jewelry that many people find difficult.
Because giving a piece of jewelry is sometimes too personal and often quite an expense. My hubby has long wanted a cool watch, but even that is difficult for me to choose. And then I would prefer some hints regarding the appearance of the watch before I buy. Still, I think it's really nice to give a memento to something special, especially to people who are close to me.
For my best friend I know for sure which necklace and earrings she likes and I dare to say the same about my one sister-in-law. While for one of my other friends I wouldn't know. But I can always give them a voucher to choose from at the jeweler. Have you ever given a piece of jewelry to someone else and how did you like it?
