Christmas jewellery gifts: for teenagers

Need some help nailing the perfect Christmas jewellery gifts for your teenagers? Get them a gift that they will love and wear for years to come, with our handy advice.

Buying gifts for teenagers is always tricky and Christmas is no exception. Being a teenager is all about discovering and expressing your own unique style and identity. This can make buying them gifts rather difficult, especially as fashion trends are changing all the time. 

Jewellery however, is all about expressing your individual style. Making it the ideal Christmas gift for the teenager in your life.

The trick to finding a Christmas jewellery gifts your teenagers will love

First you need to suss out their style. What are they wearing? Do they like dresses or live in jeans? Do they like particular metals like silver or gold? Or are they into a specific motif, like stars or butterflies? If you can answer some of these questions, this will set you on the right path to finding a gift they will love. 

But even if you can’t answer these questions don’t worry, because we’ve also got a few classics up our sleeve that will melt even the moodiest teenager’s heart!

Earrings any teen will adore

When it comes to choosing earrings there are several options. Obviously you need to know that your intended recipient has their ears pierced! Then you have the option to buy studs (which come in singles or pairs these days), drop earrings, huggies (small hoops) or hoops. You can go detailed and delicate or big and bold. 

Use what you know about your teen to guide you. For instance, if you know your teenager loves a certain style or is obsessed with a particular theme then you might want to tap into that vibe. Perhaps they love one colour more than any other or collect items with an animal or symbol they like? The evil eye symbol, for instance, is popular right now but other symbols like moons, stars and hearts are pretty eternal. 

And if you don’t feel confident about any of the above, go for a classic style, like a hoop earring in silver or gold. Everyone needs a pair of these in their jewellery box. And though there are many cheap imitations on the high street, a quality pair is worth the investment. Not only will they look great with anything, they will last for years to come.

Rings to rock your teenager's world this Christmas

If you can find out your teenager’s ring size or pinch one of their existing rings for the day to help you, a ring makes an excellent Christmas teenage jewellery gift. There’s a whole spectrum of options to choose from here too. 

Rings have become playful pieces of jewellery in recent years. Designs are made to stack together to curate an interesting and individual look. These are a fun and inexpensive gift to start or add to a collection. 

But if you’re looking for something really special to mark the occasion, perhaps choose a solid sculpted metal design. We have plenty to choose from in silver or gold. 

A necklace for every teenager in your life

Like earrings, necklaces are an opportunity to tap into your teen’s likes and loves. The pendant necklace comes in a whole world of varieties, so there’s bound to be one that speaks to your teen's individual style or interests. 

We love Scream Pretty’s series of pretty, playful and inexpensive necklace designs. Choose a dinosaur, cassette tape or headphone pendant depending on your teenager's interests. But if you like the idea of a motif pendant but aren’t sure what to choose, you can’t go wrong with those eternal symbols. 

And if you’re really not sure what they’re into, look at the classics. Pearls are a huge trend right now and modern pearl necklaces like those from Ania Haie tick all the teenage style boxes. Or make your gift personal with an initial necklace, or birthstone pendant.

Alternatively, a classic gold or silver chain is always a good bet. Not only will it go with anything, but can be worn with other items to curate a unique look.

Bracelets - your Christmas jewellery gift secret weapon

Bracelets are your secret weapon when it comes to buying jewellery gifts and including Christmas jewellery gifts for teenagers are no exception. You don’t need to know a size and even if you’re not sure about style, a really simple design will suit even the most style conscious teen.

Gold and silver chains can be worn chunky, for impact, or layered, for a softer, textured look. A simple gold or silver cuff bangle will look good with almost any style, so you don’t need to worry about fitting in with what they are wearing. But if you're feeling confident, there are beautiful variations to match their style. From those with gemstones and pearls, to chunky chains with attitude. 

Charm bracelets are another option to consider. Charm jewellery is a craze that seems to show no sign of abating, so why not start a collection you can add to each Christmas or special occasion? They come in a range of styles, from the classic chain charm bracelet, to modern versions like those made by Nomination.

Don’t forget about watches

Finally a quick shout out for watches. I know every teenager has a phone now, but there’s something special about getting a watch as a gift. It’s one of life’s milestones. So if you’re looking for that extra special Christmas jewellery gift for your teenager, why not splash out on a fabulous watch by Swarovski? Available in brilliant colours and sparkling designs. Or choose a Nomination charm watch, which combines the watch with a charm bracelet, with changeable tile charms that can be added to over the years. Perfect for marking every milestone in your teenage dreamer’s life.