Go big for the holidays with these luxury jewelry gifts from Brilliant Earth

The holidays are a great time to set people up with heirloom pieces—the kind of gifts they’ll use and wear forever, or even pass down later on. If the people on your list are due for some keepsakes, Brilliant Earth has you covered.

On top of offering classic jewelry styles and timeless diamond earrings, necklaces, rings and more, Brilliant Earth positions itself as a leader in the sustainable, ethically sourced jewelry space. Brilliant Earth released its Mission Report earlier this year, which details its efforts and practices to ensure that their diamonds and materials are conflict-free and carbon neutral. 

Prices at Brilliant Earth range from the low hundreds for simple pieces made with recycled gold and skew higher for gemstone-studded rings and beyond, so you can shop on the lower end or go higher depending on the statement you want to make, with the assurance that all options adhere to Brilliant Earth’s standards for quality and sustainability. You can also customize the materials used for their pieces in some cases, adjusting the price depending on the carat weight and metal of your choosing. 

1. Classic Hoop Earrings

For the minimalist

There’s nothing more timeless than a simple gold hoop. This classic hoop set from Brilliant Earth is made with recycled 14 carat yellow gold, white gold or rose gold and features a simple, secure back latch. The earrings are also certified Carbonfree, and Brilliant Earth works with Carbonfund.org to donate to the Tropical Rainforest Conservation in Brazil in order to offset the energy output of its production process. 

2. Round Diamond Stud Earrings

For the one who loves sparkle

Diamond studs are one of those pieces that you’ll end up wearing forever, and these basket-set diamond earrings are perfect for the giftee who’s in need of an extra special treat. The most popular version of the earrings comes in ½ carat total weight and costs $825, but you can go up to four carats, totaling up to $27,990.

3. Classic Signet Ring

For the classy one

Keep things elegant and timeless with a classic signet ring, which you can personalize with an engraving (for an additional $40). You can get this smooth, oval-face ring in 18k white gold, rose gold, yellow gold or platinum—if you want to make sure you’re getting the right size for your giftee, check out our handy guide to ring sizing.

Brilliant Earth’s selection of men’s jewelry isn’t as expansive as its other collections, but if you want to explore, you can browse Brilliant Earth’s options.

4. Quinta Diamond Ring

For the one whose best friends are diamonds

A kiss on the hand, Satine from Moulin Rouge—you know the drill. The Quinta diamond ring comes with five glimmering diamonds in slightly offset settings on a simple band. Each diamond is 3/4 carat total weight, and you can get the ring in 18k white gold, rose gold, yellow gold or platinum. It’s a great heirloom piece for someone in your life you truly care for (or for yourself). 

5. Floating Solitaire Pendant

For the picky one

Brilliant Earth has great customization options, and this simple diamond solitaire pendant has a huge swath of possible diamond shapes, sizes and settings. If you’re planning on conspiring with your giftee to get them exactly what they desire, you can work with them to design a simple diamond necklace that they can wear for a long, long time.

6. Homme Serpent Tag Necklace

For the one who’s looking to update their personal style

Snake jewelry is evergreen, and this serpent tag necklace from Brilliant Earth’s Homme men’s line is a great option for someone who’s looking to expand their signature style and wear more jewelry in the new year. The pendant is made with recycled silver.

7. Solitaire Morganite Gemstone Stud Earrings

For the one who loves gemstones

If someone on your list is apt to steer away from neutrals, this pair of bright, colorful gemstone earrings will lend a pop of color to their jewelry ensembles. We linked the peridot earrings, but you can choose from eleven different gems, including amethyst, opal, garnet and topaz. Each pair comes in a simple silver or gold basket setting.

8. Cabaret Garnet and Diamond Cocktail Ring

For the one who’s in their villain era

Your giftee can channel their inner antagonist with this dramatic blood-red garnet and diamond cocktail ring. The ring is part of Brilliant Earth’s selection of cocktail rings, and features a band and setting studded with tiny diamonds and a bright red, beautiful garnet as the centerpiece. 

9. Scorpio Zodiac Diamond Pendant

For the Scorpio

It’s Scorpio season, and if someone on your list is always on the hunt for zodiac-themed jewelry, you can snag them a scorpion embossed pendant in either 14k white gold or yellow gold, studded with three tiny diamonds. Brilliant Earth has pendants for all the zodiac signs available, so you can browse their selection if you’re looking for a different sign. 

10. Fairmined Classic Hoop Earrings

For the one that craves meaningful gifts

We already had a pair of classic hoops on this list, but if your giftee has an eye out for tangible contributions this holiday season, consider investing in the Fairmined gold hoops. Purchasing items from the Fairmined selection supports environmental protection and socioeconomic development for the mining communities that Fairmined serves.