Quick answer: Start with the budget, then the occasion, then the person’s habits. When you do not know a ring size, choose a pendant, chain, bracelet or earrings instead. Allow extra time for engraved pieces, which are made to order after you approve a proof and cannot be returned for a change of mind. Most other pieces can be returned unworn within 30 days of delivery.
Every example below was in stock when we checked our catalog on 10 October 2026, and prices are shown as “from” the lowest current price. Stock and prices change, so the product page is always the final word. You can browse the whole gift guide or narrow by gifts for her and gifts for him.
How much should I spend on a jewelry gift?
There is no right number. A small piece in 14K gold can mean as much as a diamond, and a budget you are comfortable with makes the gift easier to give. These four tiers reflect how our collection is actually priced today.
| Budget | What it typically buys | Real examples |
|---|---|---|
| Under $250 | Sterling silver studs and chains, fine 14K gold chains, small gold charms, engraved silver charms | Sterling Silver 7 mm Ball Stud Earrings, Rhodium Finished High-Polish Studs with Push Backs (from $67.99); 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Cable Link Chain (0.68 mm) (from $158.99); Personalized Sterling Silver Scalloped Heart Charm, Engraved up to 12 Characters (from $98.99) |
| $250 to $500 | 14K gold studs, medals, small gold pendants, stone-set charms, simple gold bands | 14K Yellow Gold Crown Post Earrings, 6.35 mm Polished Crown Studs with Push Backs (from $269.99); 14K Gold Puffed Heart Pendant (from $370.99); Birthstone Spacer Charm/Pendant with 12 Gemstones or Diamonds (from $452.99) |
| $500 to $1,000 | Lab-grown diamond studs and pendants, solid gold bracelets, platinum bands | 14K Yellow Gold 1/2 ct. tw. Lab-Grown Diamond 4-Prong Stud Earrings (from $649.99); 14K Yellow Gold 1/2 ct. Lab-Grown Diamond Pendant (from $720.99); 14k Yellow Gold Solid Curb Bracelet (3.60 mm) (from $879.99) |
| $1,000 and up | Larger lab-grown diamond pendants, heavier gold bracelets, platinum bands in wider widths | 14K Yellow Gold 1 ct. Lab-Grown Diamond Slide Pendant (from $1,119.99); 14k Yellow Gold Cable Chain Style Bracelet (6.35 mm) (from $1,216.99); Platinum Comfort-Fit European-Style Wedding Band (from $1,001.99) |
One thing to check on any charm or pendant: whether a chain is included. On the pendants named here, the product pages say the chain is not included, so budget for one. Our guide to what comes with charms and pendants explains how to match a chain to the bail.
What makes a good gift for each occasion?
Birthday
Birthdays suit pieces that feel personal without needing a ring size. The Birthstone Spacer Charm/Pendant with 12 Gemstones or Diamonds (from $452.99) is offered with a choice of stones, including natural gemstones, lab-grown gemstones and natural or lab-grown diamonds, so you can match a birth month using a reference such as GIA’s birthstone list. For something small and symbolic, the 14K Yellow Gold Mini Blue Enamel Evil Eye Charm Pendant, 12 x 6 mm High Polish Charm (from $221.99) adds a touch of color. See more birthday gifts.
Anniversary
Anniversaries are a natural moment for diamonds or platinum. The 14K Yellow Gold 1/2 ct. tw. Lab-Grown Diamond 4-Prong Stud Earrings (from $649.99) and the 14K Yellow Gold 1/2 ct. Lab-Grown Diamond Pendant (from $720.99) are both set with lab-grown diamonds, labeled as such on their pages. If they already wear a band, a second band in another metal, such as the Platinum Comfort-Fit Half Round Wedding Band (from $719.99), can be worn alongside it. Browse anniversary gifts.
Graduation
A graduate is starting something new, so pieces that work every day are a good fit. The product page for the 14K Yellow Gold St. Christopher Medal Pendant, 8 mm (from $256.99) describes St. Christopher as the traditional patron saint of travelers. A fine chain such as the 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Cable Link Chain (0.68 mm) (from $158.99) or small studs like the 14K Yellow Gold Crown Post Earrings, 6.35 mm Polished Crown Studs with Push Backs (from $269.99) are easy to wear to interviews and beyond. More ideas are in graduation gifts.
Mother’s Day
The .02 ct. Natural Diamond “MOM” Heart Charm/Pendant (from $217.99) is offered in 14K white gold or sterling silver. For a name or a date, the Personalized Sterling Silver Scalloped Heart Charm, Engraved up to 12 Characters (from $98.99) takes up to 12 characters, including spaces, in your choice of font. Both are sold without a chain.
Wedding and bridal party
For a bridal party, matching studs keep things simple and fair. The Sterling Silver 7 mm Ball Stud Earrings, Rhodium Finished High-Polish Studs with Push Backs (from $67.99) work at any budget. Pearls are a classic wedding choice: the 14K Gold Cultured White Akoya Pearl Solitaire Charm/Pendant, 6 mm (from $487.99) and the Open Heart and Pearl Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold (from $502.99) both use pearls. Remember that pierced earrings cannot be returned. Browse wedding gifts.
New baby
A gift for a new parent often carries a name or a date. The Personalized Sterling Silver Circle Charm, Engraved up to 19 Characters (from $111.99) takes up to 19 characters including spaces. For a christening or baptism, the product page for the 14K Yellow Gold Four-Way Cross Medal Pendant, 8 x 8 mm (from $255.99) describes it as a meaningful gift for a baptism, a first communion or a confirmation.
Just because
An unprompted gift does not need to be large. The product page for the 14K Gold Puffed Heart Pendant (from $370.99) presents the puffed heart as a gift for an anniversary, a birthday or just because, and the 14K Yellow Gold Mini Hamsa Charm Pendant, 8 x 4.7 mm High Polish Charm (from $99.99) is a small, everyday charm.
For him
Men’s gifts tend to be chains, bracelets and bands. The Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Curb Style Chain (5.50 mm) (from $200.99) comes in lengths from 20 to 30 inches. The 14k Yellow Gold Solid Curb Bracelet (3.60 mm) (from $879.99) uses a lobster clasp. The Platinum Comfort-Fit European-Style Wedding Band (from $1,001.99) is offered in widths from 1.5 mm to 6 mm, though a band needs a ring size.
What if I don’t know their ring size?
A ring that does not fit is the most common gift problem. If you cannot find out the size discreetly, choose a pendant, chain, bracelet or earrings instead. If you do choose a ring, our guide to measuring ring size at home explains how to size a ring they already wear on the right finger.
An unworn ring in its original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Return shipping for a change of mind or fit is paid by the customer, and an exchange is handled as a return plus a new order. Some product pages also note that set bands cannot always be resized, so confirm the size before you order.
How far ahead should I order?
- Processing: most pieces ship within 1 to 3 business days of payment, once availability is confirmed. Pieces marked “This piece ships to U.S. addresses only” ship directly from a separate fulfillment partner with no promised dispatch window, and made-to-order pieces take longer.
- Transit: Standard Shipping takes 3 to 5 business days. It costs $5.95, and shipping is free on orders of $75 or more. Orders are tracked, and a signature may be required.
- Engraving: we email a proof of your text, font and placement. Production starts only after you approve it. Our personalized pages state they usually ship within 2 to 4 business days after approval.
- Where we ship: United States addresses only.
If the date matters, order early and approve any engraving proof promptly. If you are unsure whether a piece will arrive in time, ask before you order.
What can and can’t be returned?
Most pieces can be returned within 30 days of delivery if they are unworn, unaltered and in their original packaging. Email us first for a return authorization (RMA). There is no restocking fee, and refunds are issued within 5 to 7 business days after we receive and inspect the return.
Some items cannot be returned: custom, personalized or engraved pieces; pierced earrings, for hygiene reasons; items marked final sale; and gift cards. Engraved pieces are still covered if something is wrong on our side. If a piece arrives damaged, defective, not as described, or engraved differently from the proof you approved, contact us within 30 days of delivery for a free remake or a full refund.
At IMPERVORA
Four gifts that span the budget tiers:
- 14K Gold Puffed Heart Pendant (from $370.99), in 14K yellow or white gold; chain not included.
- Birthstone Spacer Charm/Pendant with 12 Gemstones or Diamonds (from $452.99), with a choice of birthstone options.
- 14K Yellow Gold 1/2 ct. tw. Lab-Grown Diamond 4-Prong Stud Earrings (from $649.99), set with lab-grown diamonds.
- Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Curb Style Chain (5.50 mm) (from $200.99), offered in lengths from 20 to 30 inches.
Frequently asked questions
Can I include a gift message or send it straight to the recipient?
We ship to United States addresses, so you can enter the recipient’s address at checkout. For a gift message or any special packing request, contact our Concierge before you order and we will tell you what is possible.
Can the recipient return a gift?
Returns must be unworn and in original packaging within 30 days of delivery, started by email for an RMA. Engraved pieces, pierced earrings, final-sale items and gift cards cannot be returned for a change of mind.
Do pendants come with a chain?
Not always, and often not. Many of our pendant pages state “Chain not included.” Check the details on each product page and add a chain separately if needed.
What if I buy a ring in the wrong size?
An unworn ring in its original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery; return shipping for fit is paid by the customer, and an exchange is processed as a return plus a new order. Engraved rings cannot be returned for a change of mind.
Next step
Browse the full gift guide. If you want help choosing within a budget, contact our Concierge. We reply within one business day.
Prefer to see gift ideas side by side? Our jewelry gifts page groups in-stock pieces by occasion, recipient and budget, and our personalized jewelry gifts page collects the engraved bracelets, charms and lock pendants.
