18 DIY Christmas jewelry ideas to offer

What kind of jewelry for Christmas?

Have you thought about what to give for Christmas? Not yet? Why not make your own jewelry this year? A handmade gift from the heart is always appreciated. Don't forget our finished jewelry, THE solution for a last-minute gift.
But you can also keep them for yourself and wear them when the time comes. They'll be the perfect complement to the festive outfit you've carefully chosen for the occasion.

Here's a small selection of pretty costume jewelry to offer. There's something for every taste, style and designer. Make your Christmas gifts now, so you don't end up with unfinished creations (or worse, no DIY gifts) on the big day.

What are the trendiest jewels to give for the festive season?

1 - Charms

Charms jewelry is THE trend this year, and it's not about to stop! You're sure to please, and what's more, you can personalize it 100%. Whether it's a bracelet or a necklace, charm jewelry is easy to create. You can go for themed jewelry like a navy version or an autumnal variation, or choose specific charms to suit the tastes of the person you're giving it to.
We've selected three Christmas gift ideas for you:

• The cowboy version, suitable for both men and women.
• The 925 Sterling Silver charm bracelet.
• The soft-toned necklace with ceramic beads and gold charms.

Want to see more? Find out more about our charms jewelry and get inspired to create your own personalized DIY compositions.

2 - Gemstone jewelry

Gemstone jewelry is a sure bet for unforgettable Christmas gifts. The beauty of gemstones and their lovely colors leaves no one indifferent. Elegant and timeless, natural stone jewelry enhances every style. And what's more, they're hyper-trendy this winter!
Here are three of our favorites:

• Slim, ultra-feminine bracelets with softly-toned stones (Tourmaline and tinted Jade, Regalite, etc.).
• Charming earrings with Aventurine and a flower pendant.
• A colorful necklace with Lapis-Lazuli beads.

If you'd like to see more natural stone jewelry ideas, take a look at our tutorials.

3 - Fringed earrings

Fringed earrings... Here's a must-have that's always on trend! Whether you buy them ready-made or assemble them yourself, these dangling earrings are sure to please!
Here are just a few examples of fringe ear rings that might appeal to you:

• Miyuki beaded fringe ear rings.
• original earrings with bangs in gold-plated stainless steel and zirconium oxides. Just waiting to be slipped over your ears.
• Fancy ear rings with acetate pendant and Miyuki bead bangs.

4 - Woven jewelry

No, weaving doesn't have to be complicated and reserved for DIY experts! Anyone can try their hand at woven jewelry, and what's more, it's very much on trend right now! With Miyuki beads, Toho beads or Czech glass Seed beads, you can create an infinite variety of jewels. With or without a loom, in Peyote, Brick Stitch or Herringbone, an ocean of possibilities opens up!
Discover these three easy-to-reproduce models we've fallen for:

• A Miyuki loom bracelet in Bugles and Delica
• Heart earrings with Miyuki beads in Brick Stitch
• Peyote Pair weaving bracelets with Hiilos clasp

5 - Men's jewelry

What kind of jewelry should you give a man? Bracelets are a sure bet, and you shouldn't go wrong! Choose materials that appeal to men, such asstainless steel, natural stones, cords or 925 Sterling Silver.
Discover these three Christmas jewels for men that will delight your friends and family:

• a men's bracelet with leather cord and Heishi beads,
• an original bracelet with ruby zoïsite gemstone beads and pétanque ball beads,
• Common bracelets for couples, siblings or best friends!

For more ideas, take a look at our DIY men's jewelry tutorials.

6 - Resin jewelry

Resin, acrylic or acetate jewelry has been on the rise for some time now. They have a number of advantages: they're colorful, easy to wear, resistant and light, so you can wear them all day long. They're the perfect Christmas gift for women.
Here are three trendy jewelry designs we love:

• Printed ear rings with matching stud and pendant. They can easily be combined with a cheetah or tortoiseshell pattern, and many others!
• Tube bead bracelets. Whether you choose curved tubes, small tubes, twisted or straight tubes, there's something for every taste and inspiration!
• Pendant earrings with chain and marbled resin beads cascade down the neck.

7 - Pampille jewelry

Pampilles are those little elements suspended from a chain, jewelry primers or cord. And this kind of jewelry is very trendy and can be personalized to your heart's content! Whether they're small gemstone charms, shell charms, bead charms or mini gold charms, we choose them for their aesthetic appeal or for their meaning. This year, we're putting them everywhere in our DIY costume jewelry. We recommend lucky charm patterns for a trendy look!
Discover our three favorite designs without further ado:

• A women's tassel bracelet with gemstone charms in Sesame Jasper and black onyx,
• A lucky charm necklace with 925 Sterling Silver and eye-shaped gemstone charms,
• Golden earrings with oriental-inspired carnelian charms.

Looking for more ideas? Take a look at our DIY jewelry tutorials. You're sure to find your favorite!