Finding a lovely gift doesn't have to mean spending a fortune. Sometimes the best presents are the ones that feel personal, suit someone's style and show that you've actually thought about what they'll enjoy wearing.
Jewellery is particularly good for this. Unlike clothing, you don't usually need to know someone's size, and a pair of earrings can instantly add something new to outfits they already own.
If you're looking for jewellery gifts under £30, here are a few ideas to help you choose something that feels much more personal than the price tag suggests.
For the woman who loves colour
If she's rarely seen without a colourful accessory, don't play it too safe.
Look at the colours she already gravitates towards. Does she wear greens and earthy shades? Bright pinks? Blues and teals?
A colourful pair of statement earrings can be a lovely gift because you're choosing something specifically with her style in mind.
At Ziolla Designs, colour is a huge part of what I create, from rich greens and raspberry shades to teal, florals and softer neutrals. They're designed to add colour without needing to completely change an outfit.
For someone who normally wears neutrals
Someone who lives in black, cream, navy or beige doesn't necessarily need neutral jewellery too.
In fact, colourful earrings can work beautifully with a neutral wardrobe because they become the focal point of the outfit.
If you're unsure, choose colours that are easy to combine rather than going for the brightest pair you can find. Deep green, teal, raspberry and warm earthy shades are particularly easy to wear with neutral clothes.
If green sounds like her colour, have a look at the Green Earrings collection for some ideas.
For the statement earring lover
This is the easy one.
If she already owns large or unusual earrings, you can be much more adventurous.
Look for interesting shapes, florals, colour combinations or designs that feel a little different from pieces she already owns.
And if she loves statement earrings but often complains that large earrings feel heavy, lightweight designs make a particularly thoughtful gift.
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For someone who loves a little sparkle
If she loves jewellery with a little extra detail, crystal jewellery can make a lovely gift.
Depending on her style, you could choose something colourful or something built around a particular stone.
Ziolla has jewellery featuring rose quartz, amethyst, citrine, amazonite, turquoise and other stones, so you can even choose one based on a colour you know she loves.
For someone who travels
Not every jewellery gift has to be jewellery.
A small travel jewellery box is one of those genuinely useful presents that someone might not think to buy for herself.
It keeps earrings, rings and necklaces organised while travelling and can also be used at home for favourite everyday pieces.
Pair it with a pair of earrings and you've also got an easy little jewellery gift set.
What if you don't know her jewellery style?
Have a quick look at what she already wears.
Does she usually choose gold or silver? Small earrings or large ones? Bright colours or neutrals? Simple shapes or something more unusual?
You don't need to find an exact copy of something she already owns. You're simply looking for clues.
And if you're still not sure, the Best Sellers collection can be a useful place to start.
A thoughtful gift doesn't need to be expensive
The best gifts aren't necessarily the most expensive ones.
A pair of earrings chosen because the colour reminded you of her, a crystal in a shade she'd love, or a little jewellery box for the friend who's always travelling can feel far more personal than something chosen purely because of its price.
And that's really what good gifting is about.
