A gift guide: necklaces and bracelets

A diamond given as a gift should feel chosen, not bought. The easiest way to get there is to think about how the person you love dresses on an ordinary Tuesday — because the best gift is one they will wear far more often than on the day it arrives.

The solitaire: one stone, worn every day

A single diamond on a fine chain is the most personal of necklaces. It sits close to the collarbone, goes with everything and rarely comes off. Choose the shape that suits them: a round for classic sparkle, a pear or oval for something softer and longer, a heart when the meaning should be obvious. Browse our necklaces to see each shape on its chain.

The tennis necklace: a line of light

For an occasion that deserves a statement, a tennis necklace is a continuous line of diamonds, each in its own setting. It is the piece people remember. Equal-size stones give a clean, even line; graduated designs draw the eye to the centre. See them together in our tennis necklaces.

Stations: light, spaced out

A station necklace sets diamonds at intervals along a fine chain, so the sparkle catches as they move. It is a lovely choice for someone who prefers understated pieces, and it layers well with what they already own.

Bracelets: the piece that is always in view

A bracelet is the one piece of jewelry its wearer sees all day. A classic tennis bracelet is a line of diamonds that moves like fabric; a bezel-set design wraps each stone in a smooth rim of metal, which feels sleek and catches less on knitwear. Find both in our tennis bracelets, or browse every style in bracelets.

Getting the details right

• Metal. Look at what they already wear. White gold and sterling silver suit cool tones and other white jewelry; yellow and rose gold feel warm and work beautifully with a tan.
• Necklace length. A shorter chain sits at the collarbone, a longer one falls just below. If in doubt, choose the shorter: it suits most necklines.
• Bracelet fit. Measure a bracelet they already own and love, end to end, rather than guessing from the wrist.
• The certificate. Every diamond we set is graded by IGI or GIA, and the certificate travels with the piece — tuck it in with the gift.

Timing, and peace of mind

Pieces in stock leave us within two working days; made-to-order pieces take 10–15 days, and we confirm the date before you pay. Shipping is free and fully insured, in both directions, and a signature is required on delivery, so your gift only reaches the right hands. If it is not quite right, an unworn piece can come back within thirty days with its certificate — see our shipping and refund policies.

Working to a date? Tell us before you order and we will confirm whether we can make and deliver it in time.