Gold Jewelry Gift Guide: Easy Ideas for Her and for Him
Gold jewelry is one of the easiest gifts to get right. It is worn every day, it suits almost any style, and many of the best pieces need no sizing at all. Here are the gifts we see people love most, for her and for him, with a few tips to help you choose with confidence.
Gifts for her
Gold hoop earrings
A good pair of gold hoops goes with everything from jeans to a dinner dress, and earrings never need a size. If you are unsure, a hoop around 15 to 25 mm across is an easy everyday size, while larger hoops make more of a statement. Yellow gold is the classic choice; white and rose gold are lovely if she already wears those tones. You will find every size and style in our gold earrings.
A birthstone pendant
A birthstone pendant is personal without being complicated: choose her birth month, or the month of a child or grandchild she adores. Our oval birthstone pendants are sold as the pendant only, so pair one with a fine chain, around 1 to 1.5 mm wide and 18 inches long, which sits nicely at the collarbone.
Lab-grown diamond studs
Diamond studs are the gift she will reach for every day. Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds, with the same chemical makeup, hardness and sparkle as mined diamonds; they are simply grown in a lab instead of mined from the earth. That often lets you choose a larger stone for the same budget. A simple three-prong setting in yellow or white gold keeps the look clean and timeless.
See more ideas in our gifts for her.
Gifts for him
A gold chain
A gold chain is the classic gift for him. For most men, a chain of 20 to 22 inches sits between the base of the neck and the collarbone, and a width of 3 to 5 mm looks substantial without feeling heavy. Curb and figaro chains are two of the most popular men's styles: strong, simple and easy to wear every day.
A gold bracelet
A chain bracelet is a smart choice for a man who wears a watch on one wrist and would like something on the other. Most men wear an 8 inch bracelet. If he already wears a gold chain, a bracelet in the same style makes a handsome pair.
A cross pendant
For a man of faith, a simple gold cross is a meaningful gift, whether for a confirmation, a birthday or no reason at all. A small or standard cross looks right on a 20 to 22 inch chain, and a larger cross pairs well with a slightly wider chain.
Find more in our gifts for him.
How to get the size right without asking
- Borrow a piece they already wear. Measure a necklace or bracelet end to end, clasp included, and choose the same length.
- Use the usual sizes. Necklaces: 18 inches for most women, 20 to 22 inches for most men. Bracelets: 7 to 7.5 inches for most women, 8 inches for most men.
- Choose a piece that needs no size. Earrings and pendants fit everyone, which makes them the safest surprise.
- Match their metal. Look at the jewelry they wear most, and pick the same yellow, white or rose gold.
Not sure where to start?
Our gold best sellers are the pieces customers choose most, and they make a great short list. In-stock pieces ship free by next-day UPS when you order by 4:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday, and every order comes with 30-day returns. If the size or style turns out not to be quite right, there is time to sort it out. Questions? Contact us and we will help you choose.
Shop the look
In stock and ready to ship: free next-day UPS when you order by 4:30 PM ET, Monday–Friday. 30-day returns.
Share
