Buying jewelry for someone can be a treasure hunt, and finding that just-right gift a reward in itself.
Take a special memory and translate that into a truly individual piece of jewelry at Trollbeads in South Hills Village. Start with a necklace, earrings, ring or bracelet, then choose from an array of one-of-a-kind beads created at Trollbeads workshops in India and Africa. $200-350 when adding more than one bead.
If you’re looking for something stylish with a touch of whimsy, Iraqi artist Mina Aldoori’s handmade earrings are individual pieces of art that won’t break your holiday budget. Her cactus earrings, made of polymer clay, are light enough to save your earlobe but large enough to create an impact. $7 a pair at her Pittsburgh-based Etsy store, Mina Aldoori Arts.
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is reflected in the sparkle of Star of David necklaces at Pinsker’s Judaica Center in Squirrel Hill. Choose from silver or gold, garnished with gemstones in delicate or very bold designs or even playful pieces for the tween in your life. $10-$50 at the store or cafeeighteen.com/pinskers-judaica.
Pittsburgh-based Lexi & Gem’s Etsy shop features beautiful vintage lockets. Handcrafted in the 1970s, this English locket necklace in sterling silver with sapphire beads on the 24-inch chain. $124 at their Etsy shop, Lexi and Gem Timeless Jewelry.
Our oceans give us so much, and now you can buy a gift that gives back. Rue Boutique in McCandless carries the 4Ocean Bracelet. With each bracelet purchased, a pound of trash is removed from the ocean. $20 at the shop or rueboutique.com.
A stylish gift that is sure to earn a smile, Luca + Danni bracelets imbue ageless design into precious metal, stone, glass and jewels. $28-$48 at Gifted Inc. in McMurray. Complimentary gift wrapping on items purchased.