How to Add a Touch of Glamour to Your Holiday Outfits

Jewelry can enhance your outfit in many ways. It shows off your personality and personal style, draws attention to your best features, and complements the cut and color of your clothes. It also makes the perfect Christmas gift and fashion accessory for the holidays. Custom jewelry takes it one step further, allowing you to personalize the design to your loved one’s taste.

Keep reading for more on custom jewelry, how to style it, and our top jewelry gift ideas for the holiday season.

Why Custom Jewelry Makes the Perfect Gift

Giving jewelry as a Christmas gift is nothing new, but gifting custom-made jewelry can make the holiday extra special. These gifts are one of a kind and will never go out of style. They are thoughtful and sentimental and show the people in your life how much you appreciate them.

Custom pendants, rings, and bracelets are not only for others at Christmastime. Getting yourself jewelry gifts can spice up your holiday outfits and help you build a well-rounded jewelry collection with pieces that suit every season. Since you’ll be working with an experienced jeweler, your custom jewelry is guaranteed to be high quality and boast details and durability that other jewelry simply cannot.

How to Match Your Jewelry to Your Holiday Party Outfits 

Custom jewelry isn’t just for Christmas. It’s also perfect for New Year’s, Hanukkah, and every celebration in between. The holidays are scattered with occasions to dress up and wear your finest festive jewels, whether that means adding a stylish cuff over a fitted sweater top or accessorizing a sleek and stylish jumpsuit with bold, festive jewelry. What’s more fun than putting together a holiday party look? Here are three tips for incorporating jewelry into your holiday outfits:

1. Focus on color coordination

Most holiday outfits center around sparkle, and this style is the perfect setup for festive holiday outfits. Sequins, beads, and shimmery fabrics set the tone, and jewelry can only enhance the look. Mixing different metals was once a fashion faux pas, but today, it’s a trendy way to make the most of your jewelry. Don’t be afraid to get a custom ring or pendant that features the best white and gold tones. Our favorite gift ideas include custom-made rings with layers of different metals. 

If you prefer to match your accessories, consider the color of your clothing when choosing which metal to wear. Colors on opposite sides of the color wheel tend to make the most striking pair. That’s why gold jewelry often produces the best Christmas jewelry — it pairs beautifully with deep reds, blues, and emerald greens.

You can also use colored gemstones as fashion statement pieces. Rubies look stunning against a deep navy dress, while emeralds pop in a red holiday outfit.

2. Ensure the size of the jewelry doesn’t overpower the outfit

If you plan to wear a busy print or bold color to a Christmas party or New Year’s Eve fete, consider toning down the jewelry to give your outfit the spotlight. The opposite is also true — big statement jewelry can bring even the simplest pants-and-sweater ensemble to life. 

You can also use the neckline of your shirt or dress to inform the necklace style you (or your gift recipient) will wear this Christmas. The best jewelry gift is one they can use again and again. Get a shorter chain if someone usually goes for crew or V-neck shirts. If they enjoy higher necklines, go for a longer one.

3. Learn how to layer your jewelry

Pinterest-worthy jewelry ideas usually involve some layering. Start by choosing a piece that you definitely want to wear. Then build your layers around it. You should always have a focal point with secondary layers that draw the eye to the main piece. For example, choose a short, chunky necklace you love, then find smaller, subtler earrings in a similar color or style to match.

Custom Jewelry Ideas for the Holidays  

Looking for the perfect jewelry for her Christmas present? Explore some unique custom jewelry in our holiday gift guide below:

Earrings

Custom earrings make some of the best jewelry for Christmas gifts. A pair of classic diamond hoop earrings is a timeless design you can customize with her favorite gemstones. If you’re after something more intricate, choosing earrings by face shape can help you decide the length and design elements to include. For something simple and understated, consider a pair of festive diamond studs.

Necklaces

Cute Christmas necklaces often include red and green elements made from rubies and emeralds. Design your custom necklace with a combination of typical holiday colors or incorporate a rainbow of gemstones — both are equally as festive. Other sentimental Christmas jewelry ideas include hand-engraved and portrait jewelry that become personalized keepsakes for your loved ones. We also love a stack of bangles because they can be mixed and matched (and the jingle of bangles is rather festive, too). 

Bracelets 

Wrist jewelry is one of the most popular “gifts for her” because a bracelet is always visible to the wearer. When it comes to custom bracelets, the design options are limitless! You could go for a stack of bangles that can be mixed and matched. (They also tend to jingle in a festive, but very chic way.) Spring for a tennis bracelet with lots of sparkle or go for something a little more subtle, like a sculptural bracelet that can be worn on its own or layered with other pieces.

Rings

Choose custom rings for a Christmas gift that celebrates your relationship with someone special. Remember, it’s not an engagement ring — now’s the time to do something playful. You can personalize a classic eternity ring by adding inscriptions inside, playing with different metals, and making one or two specific stones different from the others.

Create Custom Jewelry Gifts for Her This Christmas With JPratt Designs

Are you looking for the perfect jewelry as a Christmas gift for her or simply for something to enhance your holiday look? We design and fashion customized rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets for every occasion. Contact us to schedule an appointment with our jewelry designers in time for the holiday season.