Creative ways to personalise jewellery gifts

Posted on: 06/09/2024

It means the world if someone has put a lot of thought into a gift. That's why personalised jewellery is such a great choice. You can put a unique spin on a conventional piece to make it truly unique – after all, jewellery with a story behind it is far more interesting. It also helps to make your look stand out and is the ideal talking point when someone pays you a compliment!

If you want to do something special when buying luxury gifts for loved ones, here are some things you could consider.

Get it engraved

You can make your luxury jewellery gifts even more special with a unique engraving.

Some people have the person's name inscribed while others go for a meaningful quote. To make things even more bespoke, you could request an engraving in your own handwriting.

Otherwise, you can keep things simple with initials, an important date or a symbol. This is a good option if there isn't a huge amount of space to work with. Some people choose a loved one's thumbprint or something simple, such as a heart.

Buy birthstones

From rubies to opals, every birthstone has its own distinctive qualities. Identify the precious or semi-precious stone that matches someone's birth month and look out for jewellery that integrates this into the design.

Do you know anyone with an April birthday? You can treat the lucky recipient to a beautiful piece of diamond jewellery so they can embrace their birthstone in all its glory. Otherwise, sapphires, emeralds and amethysts are great examples to help liven up someone's jewellery collection. Look out for charms, rings, bracelets, necklaces or earrings to find the ideal gift for someone close to you.

The full selection of traditional birthstones by month are:

• January: Garnet
• February: Amethyst
• March: Aquamarine
• April: Diamond
• May: Emerald
• June: Pearl
• July: Ruby
• August: Peridot/li>
• September: Sapphire
• October: Opal
• November: Topaz
• December: Tanzanite

There are alternative gemstones for each month too. For example, the alternative gemstone for January is rose quartz. This means you have more options to play around with.

Customise shapes

A necklace with a bespoke pendant or a charm bracelet are good blank canvases for integrating bespoke designs with unique shapes. You can choose relevant zodiac signs or symbols such as a sun, flowers or a musical note.

Taking a jewellery-making class and creating something yourself is a wonderful way to create a personalised jewellery gift like this. It allows you to put your own spin on classic designs. Alternatively, you could commission a professional jewellery-maker to bring your vision to life.

Restore heirlooms

Personalised jewellery that incorporates a touch of history can be an extremely thoughtful gift. For example, you might bring an unused heirloom back to life by giving it some TLC. It might be a ring or a necklace that's been passed down through the family.

Simply cleaning and polishing an item correctly can make a huge difference in giving it a new lease of life. Some people decide to remove the stones from old-fashioned settings and add modern alternatives.

Otherwise, you might repurpose certain parts. This could involve removing the pendant from a necklace chain and using it as the top of a ring.

Choose the perfect piece by F.Hinds

At F.Hinds, we're proud to offer a wide array of jewellery, giving you plenty of options when looking for luxury gifts. These are available online and in-store, so you can shop in a way that works for you. Our team can help you find something that fits your brief and offer suggestions for making your gift more personal.

Whatever you choose, you can make your purchase with confidence, as we're members of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).