5 Fine-Jewelry Brands For Gifts That Are Guaranteed To Please

Los Angeles-based fine jewelry designer Octavia Zamagias founded her jewelry brand, Octavia Elizabeth, in 2016. Zamagias’ calling card is her deft goldsmithing – she underwent traditional training as a bench jeweler before embarking on her own business, and the proof is in the pudding. Each piece features gleaming recycled 18-karat gold, often showcasing her signature hammered finish to add extra sparkle and shine. The hero pieces guaranteed to make your loved ones smile this festive season? Zamagias’ ‘Diamonds By The Pinch’ necklace – dotted with scintillating diamonds – is a contemporary classic that pairs perfectly with her ‘Charmed Micro Gabby’ 18-karat recycled gold diamond hoop earrings.

A stylish jewelry box makes the most wonderful gift – especially if it’s a Trove jewelry box. Founded in 2020 by Melbourne-based Hannah Ward, Trove jewelry boxes are the crème de la crème of jewelry storage, offering designs that range from petite trinket-sized trays to multi-layer trunks. Ward cites a nostalgic appreciation for the beauty of cherished objects as the cornerstone of her aesthetic, inspired by vintage jewelry boxes and the charm of patina-worn antiques. Each box is made from solid wood and coated in eight layers of clear lacquer, ensuring a sleek, gleaming finish, available in a variety of muted pastel tones. Ward chose this refined color palette to ensure that each box feels like a piece of sculpture, whether on your vanity or in a chic walk-in wardrobe. As practical as they are pretty, each Trove box is lined with soft suede, keeping your jewelry secure and scratch-free.

Jewelry connoisseurs will always appreciate a grand gesture – and if so, they should look to David Webb. A titan in the history of jewelry making, David Webb founded his eponymous brand in 1948 and garnered a roster of celebrity clients that reads like a who’s who of the silver screen. Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Barbra Streisand were all loyal devotees. Renowned for bold, daring designs that riff on oversized silhouettes and sensational gems, David Webb always strove to make each piece feel more like a work of art than mere jewelry. Drawing inspiration from every corner of the globe, his designs feature references from antiquity and architecture, including Celtic forms and Mayan pyramids. A firm believer that diamonds shouldn’t be reserved just for daytime, David Webb’s gold, diamond and enamel rings are the ultimate wear-me-anywhere investment pieces.

Those who make stacking and layering their jewelry styling signature should own at least a handful of STONE AND STRAND’s everyday diamond pieces, designed to celebrate wins big and small. From delicate chain bracelets and whisker-fine pendants to minimalist rings and dainty stud earrings, each item is perfected on a petite scale, making it easy to mix and match. Founded in New York, the brand uses the same ateliers as many of the major Fifth Avenue jewelry houses, ensuring each design is expertly finished. Pieces that will universally please include its Disco designs, set with twinkling pavé diamonds, along with the Dainty Mirror and Droplet styles – layer with abandon to make maximum impact.

Jenna Blake Grosfeld was an avid antique and decorative arts collector/curator before venturing into the world of jewelry in 2002, a transition that has made her a master of color, materials and form. Her Los Angeles-based brand, Jenna Blake, channels her innate creativity, featuring bold-colored gems, chunky gold silhouettes and lashings of diamonds. Each piece is infused with her passion for collecting one-of-a-kind antiques, ceramics and artworks, making them feel like rare treasures to be kept for special occasions. However, Grosfeld would much rather her pieces live the high life, bringing joy all day long. If you’re seeking a gift for someone whose style you know intimately, opt for one of her more daring designs set with amethyst, emerald or turquoise. But if in doubt, choose a classic, contemporary take on daytime diamonds – the designer’s Mariner link motif is synonymous with effortless glamour. Her ‘Fringe’ designs also feature timeless diamonds in vintage-inspired settings.