How to Find the Perfect Jewellery Gift

It could be a gemstone that’s special to them, one that they wear frequently, or one that reminds you of them. For our ten-year anniversary, I handcrafted my wife a diamond and yellow sapphire ring – vibrant, unique, and durable enough to put up with me for a decade! There’s something about yellow sapphires that always make me think of her.

Buying a gift for your significant other? There’s an anniversary gemstone aligned to – well, pretty much every year.

And if all else fails? Monthly birthstones, for their birthday or even their/your children’s birthdays, are always a good idea. Scroll down for the full list by month.

January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone
July: Ruby
August: Peridot, Spinel
September: Sapphire
October: Opal, Tourmaline
November: Topaz, Citrine
December: Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon

Transform your gift from something special to something simply irreplaceable.

Engravings can be as simple as a single letter or date etching. This is possible for all custom made pieces, including wedding rings, engagement rings or eternity rings.

More complex and unique engravings are also perfect for special anniversary and milestone gifts. Signet rings, for example, can be personalised with intricate or matching patterns and unique gemstones. Traditionally worn as a mark of status and etched with designs like a family crest, these rings were once used to make personalised wax seals for letters and documents.

Looking for something even more unique? Anything's possible! Just for example, an engraved ocean scene and hidden octopus etched into a tourmaline gemstone! This 18ct Yellow Gold, Tourmaline, Diamond, Sapphire, Garnet, Amethyst & Tanzanite ring, Sanctuary, was designed and hancrafted in store by Matthew Ely Jeweller, Velvet.

Elegant and timeless, it’s hard to go wrong with diamonds and pearls. Tennis bracelets, simple pendants and classic studs make the perfect choice for anniversaries, birthdays and Christmas gifts, and can easily be personalised for something extra special.

Remember to think about what colour the recipient would usually wear – yellow, white or rose gold.

These pieces – simple, elegant styles – can be layered and stacked together for unique looks, making them anything but ordinary. Think multiple tennis bracelets casually layered up a wrist or arm, or diamond eternity rings stacked together with pops of sapphire or ruby.

Every piece of jewellery has its own story to tell.

A selection of our current Collection pieces come with their original sketch and making of photos, just like this 18ct White Gold, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Diamond & South Sea Pearl Art Deco Necklace. These can be printed in a leather-bound book with a personal note, just for something extra special.

All major custom made pieces and jewellery restorations will also be accompanied by a special ‘making of’ gallery, original sketches and certificates.