On Trend Holiday Glamour: Christmas Sparkle For 2013

With Christmas fast approaching, thoughts are turning to our holiday party outfits and the gifts we need to buy for loved ones.  It’s always nice to be ahead of the trend, whether in the gift giving stakes or for our own sakes, and a great place to start when it comes to contemporary Christmas jewellery is at your local jewellery shop.  Here’s a list of what’s hot as it gets cold this Christmas:

 

For the Party Girl

 

It won’t just be paper chains which are adorning Christmas looks in 2013: chain jewellery will be big business this year.  The look is reminiscent of an 80s’ handbag shoulder strap, with a leather strip running through the centre of the gold or silver chain. 

For Christmas, why not replace the leather look with a sliver of shimmering silver mesh through the centre?  This little touch takes this look from daytime to evening wear, making it the perfect finishing touch for any Christmas party outfit.  If you can’t find such a piece on the high street, why not ask your local independent jeweller to custom make a chain to your exact requirements?

 

For the Free Spirit

Christmas is all about love, joy and peace, and where better, therefore, to turn to for Christmas jewellery inspiration for our more whimsical friends than nature?  Leaf and feather motifs will feature heavily this Christmas, often in a delicate fashion, such as dainty filigree leaf worn as a pendant, or in a bolder statement piece: how about investing in a silver or gold grand feather cuff or collar piece to set off a plain Christmas outfit? 

 

Silver feathers fashioned into a large choker or collar shaped necklace, encrusted with precious stones, will be everywhere come Christmas – so why not get ahead of the trend, and take a visit to your local jewellery shop for free-spirit, feather-inspired jewellery?

For the Timeless

 

Watches will always be a timeless Christmas present, and this remains true of the 2013 festive season. This year’s watches have become slightly more eccentric than in previous years; watches that feature a string or two of attached charms are all the rage, as are those which incorporate fabrics such as vintage leather or denim straps, rose gold designs, and multi wrap around straps.  

Men’s watches are no exception to this: unusual straps will be seen on male watches this Christmas too, including brightly coloured bands, and gold elements will also feature heavily on men’s watches.  Your local jeweller will carry a large range of timepieces, both traditional and contemporary, so you won’t have to look far for this most timeless of Christmas gifts.

 

For the Little Ones

 

If you have a little Christmas angel to buy for, you should look no further than Kit Heath’s children’s collection, available at your local jewellery shop. You’ll find everything from bang on trend colourful friendship bracelets as part of the Best Friends range, through to girly pink accessories in the Cute as a Button range, and even gorgeous charms in the Pick N Mix range – which will allow the recipient to add to their collection over various Christmases and birthdays to come. 

 

And if you’re looking to buy for yourself, check out Kit’s adult ranges for wonderful Christmas style – all available, of course, from your local independent jeweller.

Unique Christmas Gift Ideas from your local independent jeweller

Stuck for unique Christmas gift ideas this Christmas? Want to give something special but don’t know where to turn to or what to buy? Fear not! A trip to your local jewellery shop is all you need: your local jeweller will be able to give you plenty of ideas for Christmas gift ideas 2011, and here’s just a few to get you started:

1) A personally commissioned jewellery piece:
For truly unique Christmas gift ideas this year, how about commissioning a special jewellery piece for the recipient? What could be more exclusive and thoughtful than an item of jewellery which has been designed just for you? This really will win you brownie points this Christmas as a piece designed with the recipient in mind truly demonstrates the old adage that ‘it’s the thought that counts’. Ask your local independent jeweller for advice on both design and the type of piece to have commissioned.

2) Wonderful watches:
Jewellery isn’t just for women, and this is especially true when it comes to luxury Christmas gift ideas. Make the man in your life feel extra special with a new watch this Christmas; your local jewellery shop will stock a variety of timepieces, from gold and silver watches, stainless steel or plated metal pieces, through to diamond set watches. Your local jeweller will be able to find something to suit every taste and budget when it comes to luxury Christmas gift ideas this festive season.

3) Kit Heath Jewellery:
If you’re after beautiful jewellery by a top British designer, Kit Heath Jewellery is just the job! His new Champagne collection captures the spirit of celebration, having been inspired by the fizz and pop of the champagne bubble itself, and if you’re after a gift that will grow and grow, why not give something from the Kit Heath Beachcomber collection? The charm beads can be added to over time, meaning that a collection can be built up over birthdays and Christmases to come. Kit Heath jewellery will be stocked at your local independent jewellers, so why not ask about this unique brand?

4) Children’s jewellery and watches:
If you want unique Christmas gift ideas for children that will last longer than the latest trendy toy, why not think about asking your local jewellery shop about children’s jewellery? A particularly popular gift choice for kids is a child’s watch with a customised strap – your local independent jeweller will be able to help you pick a watch that will withstand the knocks and bumps inevitable incurred by children with a robust strap to match.

5) Giftware:
Remember, your local jewellery shop will stock more than just jewellery – they also offer great ranges of alternative giftware too, such as photoframes, clocks and porcelain figurines, so there really are unique Christmas gift ideas to suit everyone!

As you can see, your local independent jeweller really should be your first port of call this Christmas. Whether you’re just looking for a present that’s a bit different, or if Christmas shopping isn’t your speciality, your local jeweller will be able to offer friendly advice and a helping hand on the way to finding the perfect Christmas gift for everyone.