I’m an evangelist of what I’ll call “obvious gifting.” While every TikTok gift guide would have you believe that the only gifts worth giving are incredibly niche, I’ve been running in the opposite direction: Often, the right present is the one that’s a little on the nose. Cushy sweaters, fancy chocolate, nice headphones—all of the obvious stuff, deployed correctly, works perfectly.
The best example, though, might just be jewelry. After all, who can resist the appeal of sparkly diamond earrings or an engraved ring or an iced-out tennis bracelet? Sure, you’re not reinventing the wheel. But there’s no reason to force yourself into a gifting tizzy when the classics can work even better. Join me!
Your first stop this time of year should be Brilliant Earth, one of Glamour’s favorite jewelry brands, which specializes in fine jewelry with just enough personality to stand out. It’s more straightforward than going to your local jeweler, and the selection is wide without being overwhelmingly huge (or, as is all too common, distractingly trendy). Plus, the brand offers a shocking number of gifts for women, men, and teens under $250 and $500—even customized ones. So save yourself the present-finding stress and shop the best of Brilliant Earth’s gifting selection below.
