Jewellery as a gift

madvor

Hi guys, seeking some advice on a gift. Have never bought jewellery as a gift before (as my gf doesn't wear any) but I would like to pick up something, maybe a ring? I know she likes Chanel but I've a feeling the prices will be far too much for me. Tried to have a look on the Brown Thomas site for an idea but no joy there. Would anyone know the price point for some of their lower valued stuff?

dollybird2

Jewellery is a very personal gift. Is there a reason your gf doesn't wear any? If there is, then there isn't any point wasting your money. Perhaps the likes of a Pandora bracelet would be better, then she can add charms that she likes along the way?

Twee.

You won't find any Chanel jewelry on the the BT website. They have it on display though in the luxury hall in BT and the Chanel boutique. As far as I remember the more plain rings aren't crazy priced. I think they're made of enamel or ceramic. Obviously once you go gold or diamonds the price will shoot up.

As mentioned, it is very personal, and you mention your gf doesn't actually wear jewelry? I'm not a fan of charm bracelets at all myself, but lots of ladies are... So very individual! Earrings might be a good bet if she has her pierced, as she'd generally have something in them then.

miezekatze

If she doesn't usually wear jewellery then I'd go for something simple and not too bulky. I think a necklace with a little pendant would be nice, or nice stud earrings if her ears are pierced. I don't wear much jewellery myself, but those are things I do wear and my bf got me some lovely things in the past. One of my favourite items is a Tiffany necklace with a key pendant, it's nice and simple so I can wear it every day. Those aren't cheap though.. BT sell them. I don't like those charm bracelets either btw, I don't like having lots of dangly things on my wrists.

ncmc

I am also not a jewellery wearer, but my hubby got me a Links of London bracelet a few years ago and I do like it and wear it. I was also going to suggest something from Tiffany as they have some nice simple pieces of jewellery that aren’t crazy expensive. I personally am not a fan of the Pandora bracelets, I think they are overpriced for what they are. Is there a reason you are going for a ring? I think a ring is one of the hardest things to get right, as you have the size issue to deal with too. As the others have said, jewellery is a really personal thing. What about something like a nice watch instead? I don’t like jewellery but love watches, I am eyeing up a rose gold Michael Kors at the moment!

Does she have a sister or friend you could ask for advice? Hard for people to advise when they don’t know her.

madvor

Thanks for all the replies. Don't think there's any reason she doesn't wear any, just something she wouldn't go out and spend on for herself. Ears not pierced so that rules that out. And I might pass on the watch, thanks though Necklace idea might be better than a ring, chances of finding one for under 100?

Tea-a-Maria

Plenty of places to find a nice necklace for under €100!My boyfriend has bought me jewelry from Fields in the past, there's plenty of stuff there within your budget.

If you're in Dublin,the jewelry hall in Arnotts is well worth a look as well.

Tasden

The thing about a ring would be you'd need to know her size, especially if you're spending money on it.

Bracelet I think is best bet. But then again some people only wear gold or silver so if she has a preference you might need to find out which she prefers. I second the links of London suggestion, have one that I wear every day. I'm not a fan of Pandora bracelets, think they're a bit jaded now, I got one before they exploded here and I loved the idea behind them and it was very personal to me but then they were everywhere and it didn't feel so sentimental anymore and everyones arm looked the same! Albeit nice to look at!

I personally like dainty jewellery as opposed to statement pieces/long necklaces and once a partner got me a long chain with a large pendant and while I loved the thought I just couldn't wear it, it was too heavy for every day wear and didn't really go with night out wear. And I ended up feeling so guilty because I appreciated it so so much but it just wasn't wearable for me.

Maybe you could buy a voucher for a jewellers or BT and put in the card that you're going to have a day in town and you'll help her pick out a piece. I know that this involves showing the price though so might not suit.

CBFi

I agree with everyone above-it's so personal. Ring is tough going but I did get my Mum a gorgeous chunky ring in Links of London's Kildare village shop yesterday. They had loads of nice rings for less than €100 as well as the bracelets (more than €100).

I really don't like the pandora bracelets-I think they look quite old fashioned personally although I like their stacking rings (€30 +) . Dogeared (online eg ASOS/ their own US site) do nice delicate jewelry-I always get compliments on my wishbone necklace.

If you're going for a ring, get her size if possible and make sure to get a gift receipt in case she needs/wants to exchange!

nicowa

The first bday present my fella bought was a lovely necklace from Rocks - there's one on Grafton Street. It's quite light and the design (one of their own) is very simple and beautiful.

http://rocks.ie/m/list.php?cat=16

Skip down to the Caora pendants or, just below them, the John Rocha pendants. Both simple and beautiful and coming in round the €100 mark.

Ciara GaGa

A pandora bracelet id a good idea as she can personalise it herself, they also do lovely stackable ring.
Also try Alex and Ani for something a little different

hotstuff2

Try paul costelloe jewellery. All around €100

Everyone has those pandora bracelets and if she doesnt wear jewellery she probably wont like a charm bracelet.