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Best Ways to Gift Jewelry for the Holidays

Gift giving is synonymous with the holiday season, and for good reason. The holidays are the perfect time to surprise your loved one with a jewelry gift, and JCPenney is here to help you figure out the best ways to give the gift of jewelry.

The Stocking Stuffer
Stockings are a staple in many households, and they’re the ideal place for a jewelry gift like a pair of diamond studs, a simple necklace, or tennis bracelet. In addition, we carry a great assortment of Yes Please diamond jewelry for $25 or less. And if you really wanted to surprise your partner, store an engagement ring in a stocking and make it a holiday they’ll never forget!

The Hidden Surprise
Stockings are obvious, so if you’re really trying to throw off the scent, hide your jewelry gift inside a larger non-jewelry box, or nest it inside another gift for a surprise within a surprise. Another option would be hiding the jewelry in a bag or purse, or a drawer or cabinet – just make sure you’re around to see the reaction!

The Scavenger Hunt
If you’re the type of person who likes games, turn your jewelry-gift giving into a scavenger hunt with multiple clues! Maybe even leave a series of smaller jewelry pieces, like a watch or the individual pieces from a jewelry set, that culminate into a larger jewelry gift. This can be a fun event for the whole family with gifts for each of them hidden around the house.

The Dinner Gift
If you’re wanting to save your holiday gift for later in the evening, wait for dinner – either at home or out at your loved one’s favorite restaurant – and bring the gift out during dessert. Extra points if you coordinate with the server to place the jewelry box on a separate platter as an extra dish, making it an unexpected surprise.

The Quiet Moment
Sometimes the holidays get loud and hectic, and you just want a special moment to share with your loved one in peace and quiet. Take them aside, or out to one of their favorite places, and give them their gift in the privacy of that moment. It would be quite the romantic gesture, and the perfect time to give an engagement ring if you and your partner don’t want a public display.
However you decide to give your jewelry gift, it’s always the thought that counts, and hopefully these ideas will make some special holiday memories for you and your loved ones. And if you’re still not sure about the jewelry gift itself, we have a guide on some unique jewelry gift ideas that should help you out.