The Guide to Perfect Gift-Giving, at any Budget

Under $300

For less than the price of several costume baubles, you can treat someone special to fine jewelry with precious metals and gems. Fresh, of-the-moment styles like adjustable bolo bracelets and geometric crossover rings are the perfect way to inspire a love of jewelry in a young collector.

From $300 to $600

Look for designs that can form the beginning of a personal jewelry collection. Stackable rings or necklaces that layer well are the perfect example. Over time, the people on your gift list will get creative with adding more pieces to their look and wearing them in different combinations.

Diamond Stackable Rings, $499 each

Wear each single, or stack them together. These rings compliment each other beautifully, with slight differences in shape. Mix and match metal types to customize your look.

Freshwater Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 14K Rose Gold, $349

From $600 to $1,000

Treat your loved one to an item that will mix and match with anything in their wardrobe. In any jewelry collection, styles with versatility get the most mileage. Bejeweled hoops, a modern gold pendant or a neutral watch with a racing stripe detail will inject a note of luxury into every day.

From $1,000 to $3,000

At this price range, there’s the opportunity to increase the sparkle quotient of your jewelry gifts. Consider diamond- and gemstone-studded designs with a note of whimsy, like a delicate floral bracelet or a ring with artful intersecting lines.

$3,000 and Over

When you have a significant budget to devote to individual jewelry gifts, choose pieces that are both heirloom-worthy and head-turning. Jewelry with generation-spanning longevity doesn’t have to be a snooze. Sculptural rings in gold and diamonds, top-quality colored stones or an iconic statement watch in gold are precious and have pizazz too.

Diamond Pavé Freeform Ring 14K, $4,999