Ethical jewellery gifts: earrings, necklaces & bracelets

Choosing jewellery gifts

Jewellery gifts work best when they suit what the person already wears. Notice whether they wear gold or silver, small studs or statement pieces, and whether they layer necklaces. Earrings and necklaces are easier to buy than rings, which need a size. If you are unsure, a simple stud or a fine chain goes with almost everything and is easy to wear every day. Harfi makes the largest share of the range here, alongside Rize, Lily Flo Jewellery, Habulous and Ballinger. We looked at each jeweller's materials and how openly it explains where they come from.

Birthstone and zodiac jewellery

Harfi makes necklaces, bracelets, studs and huggie hoops set with each month's birthstone, such as garnet for January, amethyst for February and aquamarine for March, in gold vermeil, gold plate and sterling silver. It also makes star sign constellation earrings and zodiac pendants for signs such as Pisces, Gemini, Libra and Sagittarius. Rize makes a double-sided zodiac manifesting necklace. A birthstone or star sign piece makes a thoughtful Christmas present, as it feels chosen for one person.

Sustainable jewellery and handmade pieces

Rize makes silver jewellery inspired by South Asian design, including tigress rings, one in recycled sterling silver, plus granulated cuffs, chandelier earrings and amulet necklaces. Habulous makes ceramic, glass and gold lustre pendants and earrings, and adjustable recycled glass bracelets and necklaces. Ballinger makes gold stacking rings, hoop earrings and cocktail rings, and So Just Shop sells rings and earrings in silver, gold and aluminium. For anyone looking for sustainable jewellery, check each listing for the metal and whether it is recycled.

Diamond jewellery and men's jewellery gifts

Lily Flo Jewellery makes diamond necklaces, studs and bracelets in solid gold, which suit a milestone birthday or an engagement. For men's jewellery gifts, Swole Panda makes rope bracelets, Votch makes a stainless steel bangle and Bear Essentials makes a tungsten steel ring. Most pieces arrive boxed, and a gift receipt helps if a ring needs resizing. Order early for Christmas, especially for anything made to order. Necklaces has more necklaces, Earrings has studs and hoops, Birthstone Jewellery has more birthstone gifts, and The sustainable jewellery guide: What “ethical” actually means explains what to look for.