If there's one gift that never requires a gift receipt it's jewelry. Jewelry is both thoughtful and personal, especially because people don't often splurge on it for themselves. Who What Wear editors, the expert shoppers that they are, agree that Pandora is the destination for jewelry gifts this holiday season. From lab-grown diamond pieces and abstract designs to friendship rings and personalized charms, there's a style (and price point!) for everyone on your list. This brand truly has it all.
In preparation for the holidays, editors Lauren Eggertsen and Chichi Offor tried on some of the pieces they plan to gift this season. From friendship rings to lab-grown diamond bracelets, they've found some real gems. See their top gifting picks and styling ideas below, and don't be surprised if you end up selecting a few pieces for yourself, too.
"I paired my favorite pants with a black top that has the most unique neckline. This neckline is ideal for showing off a necklace, which is why I opted for this very sculptural gold heart piece. I complemented the necklace with a chunkier bangle that I stacked with a second chain bracelet. My jewelry look is never complete without a few ring stacks, and since it's the holidays, I figured it was appropriate to sneak a few stars and hearts in.
Speaking of the heart, when I was shopping for these matching heart pieces, I had the idea to gift the heart ring to my best friend so we could match. When I was younger, we used to be obsessed with friendship bracelets and planning matching outfits at school, so I know this gift will be a nice nod to that nostalgia we both have for our childhood—except much more elevated. You could also do the same thing with the two different-colored star rings—keep one for yourself and gift the other." — Lauren Eggertsen, editorial director
"This silky brown dress is my go-to for elevated events. The silhouette is chic yet minimal, which serves as the perfect canvas for some fun jewelry styling. For this look, I accessorized with a few lab-grown diamond pieces that I love. They add the perfect amount of sparkle, and the lab-grown element is something I always enjoy bringing up as a conversation starter if someone compliments a piece of my jewelry (which they always do). Here, I'm wearing a dainty pendant necklace and some stacked bracelets and rings. I love mixing metals and adding sparkle with lab-grown diamonds, especially with a more neutral dress.
Since I love this assortment of jewelry so much, I decided to gift it to my mom this holiday season. We have similar tastes in jewelry, and these pieces are so timeless and work for every age. Plus, she will love the lab-grown diamonds because what woman wouldn't want to receive diamond jewelry as a gift?" — Eggertsen
"If you're looking for amazing gifts to give a co-worker (or even your boss!), I'd highly recommend gifting Pandora's versatile bracelets with cute heart charms or gorgeous celestial charms. The charms add the perfect customized touch and you can even add them to earrings or necklaces. Some of them are engraveable for that added element of personalization. To style these pieces, I went for a casual-chic look that I'd wear to a chill holiday dinner with friends. I wore relaxed-fit jeans, a white button-down, and a red pointed-toe flat for a little pop of color. I'm a big fan of using simple yet sophisticated clothing pieces as a backdrop to let your accessories shine. I really feel like that comes through with these fun Pandora charms. These Pandora pieces are great for a chic professional." — Offor
"I decided to dress things up a little for this look, so I wore a black top with organza puff sleeves, a white bubble midi skirt, and silver slingbacks. I styled this look with an array of silver Pandora jewelry, including bow rings, earrings, and charms. The jewelry also had a solid amount of stones to give this look a bit more glitz and sparkle for some extra holiday flair. I think these pieces are perfect for a slightly younger friend or sister who is so Gen Z coded. They'd also pair well with fun occasionwear like wedding guest outfits, a sophisticated dinner out, and so much more." — Chichi Offor, associate shopping editor
"I've always been a big accessories enthusiast, and the power to completely shift a look with some stunning pieces of jewelry is unmatched. Jewelry adds the perfect touch of personality that makes an outfit feel original. During the holiday season, adding some jewelry gives your looks a dose of shimmer and fun to really get in the festive feels." — Offor
