Jewels for Every Mood: The Perfect Gifts Based on Their Personality

December 8, 2022

By Katerina Perez

11 min read

The holiday season is in full swing, which means that shopping for earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings has started. If you are still unsure what to get for your jewellery loving friend or a partner, we have narrowed down a selection of designers to just 6 and split them into different categories based on the personality of your loved one.

We are sure you agree that giving a piece of jewellery is a great way to express your warm feelings towards another person. However, with a behemoth number of brands and options at our fingertips, finding the right piece can be quite a daunting task. Keeping their personality in mind is key when choosing a piece that they will enjoy wearing. To make things a little easier for you, I have paired each personality type with its perfect jewellery brand match. Take a look!

Katerina Perez wearing gold and diamond jewels from AWKN1

Katerina Perez wearing gold and diamond jewels from AWKN1

For The Playful Spirit – Zeemou Zeng

For the ever-cheery and joyful person in your life, I highly recommend a piece by Chinese jewellery designer Zeemou Zeng. Each of his collections is surprisingly unique, filled with interesting shapes and a variety of materials and textures. The signature characteristic of Zeng’s jewels is the element of movement which is incorporated into his designs to create his special form of magic. For example, the Melody collection surprises wearers through sound, as when each piece is held to the ear a unique chime distinctive to its material can be heard. The all-seeing Eye Collection spins to reveal eyes made of different stones like green chalcedony, amethyst, pearls. Such designs are a fresh take on this good luck charm, don’t you think? Finally, the Heart collection juxtaposes pavé diamonds with polished gold or mother of pearl, hiding an element of surprise – if you push on the heart from each end, it will fold into a drop! Zeemou Zeng’s jewellery will appeal to all those who experience the world with childlike wonder.

Zeemou Zeng The Eye bangle in yellow gold and green chalcedony

Zeemou Zeng The Eye bangle in yellow gold and green chalcedony

 Zeemou Zeng rings and pendant from The Eye collection

Zeemou Zeng rings and pendant from The Eye collection

 Zeemou Zeng yellow gold and precious gemstone pendants from The Eye collection

Zeemou Zeng yellow gold and precious gemstone pendants from The Eye collection

 Zeemou Zeng Heart collection ear studs in white gold, pave diamond and mother-of-pearl

Zeemou Zeng Heart collection ear studs in white gold, pave diamond and mother-of-pearl

 Zeemou Zeng Heart Unisex pendant necklace in white gold, yellow gold and pave diamond

Zeemou Zeng Heart Unisex pendant necklace in white gold, yellow gold and pave diamond

 Zeemou Zeng Melody Dangle earrings in yellow gold and black onyx

Zeemou Zeng Melody Dangle earrings in yellow gold and black onyx

 Zeemou Zeng Melody cufflinks in sterling silver, white gold and green chalcedony

Zeemou Zeng Melody cufflinks in sterling silver, white gold and green chalcedony

 Zeemou Zeng Melody Diamond Cocktail ring in rose gold, pave diamond and amethyst

Zeemou Zeng Melody Diamond Cocktail ring in rose gold, pave diamond and amethyst

For The Hollywood Glamour Puss – Orlov

For the Hollywood fan in your life, the one who lives and breathes the sparkle of Tinsel Town, Monegasque High Jewellery brand Orlov has a plethora of pieces to choose from. Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B. and Kim Kardashian are just a few A-Listers who have recently been seen sporting an Orlov jewel from their iconic Croco Dream collection. The brand is founded by Angela and Christian Orlov who create sought-after pieces that are both design and stone-lead. Now, let me take your attention back to the Croco Dream collection, which is the brand’s best-selling collection. It reinterprets the texture and shape of crocodile skin and spikes through a contemporary aesthetic of diamonds and gold. It’s also the brand’s first-ever collection created with everyday wear in mind, meaning that your fashion-forward loved ones can combine the pieces from this collection with pretty much anything in their wardrobe.

Orlov Croco Dream ring in white gold, emerald, diamond and opal

Orlov Croco Dream ring in white gold, emerald, diamond and opal

 Orlov Croco Dream necklaces and earrings in white gold, emerald and diamond

Orlov Croco Dream necklaces and earrings in white gold, emerald and diamond

 Orlov Croco Dream Skin rings in white gold, rose gold, diamond and emerald

Orlov Croco Dream Skin rings in white gold, rose gold, diamond and emerald

 Orlov Croco Dream Spike Gem chains in white gold, diamond, sapphire, Paraiba tourmaline and emerald

Orlov Croco Dream Spike Gem chains in white gold, diamond, sapphire, Paraiba tourmaline and emerald

 Orlov Croco Dream Spike choker and bracelets in white gold, rose gold and diamond

Orlov Croco Dream Spike choker and bracelets in white gold, rose gold and diamond

 Orlov Croco Dream Spike white gold, diamond and emerald set

Orlov Croco Dream Spike white gold, diamond and emerald set

 Orlov Croco Dream Skin earrings in rose gold and diamond

Orlov Croco Dream Skin earrings in rose gold and diamond

 Orlov Croco Dream Crocodile Diamond earrings in white gold and diamond

Orlov Croco Dream Crocodile Diamond earrings in white gold and diamond

 Model wearing Orlov Croco Dream Spike necklace in rose gold and diamond

Model wearing Orlov Croco Dream Spike necklace in rose gold and diamond

 Model wearing Orlov Croco Dream rose gold and diamond necklace with a white gold, diamond and opal ring

Model wearing Orlov Croco Dream rose gold and diamond necklace with a white gold, diamond and opal ring

For The Spiritual Soul – AWKN1

AWKN1 is where fine jewellery meets spirituality. Founder Anne-Marie Le Flanche created the brand based on Shakyamuni Buddha’s principles of enlightenment or liberation. Wondering what AWKN1 stands for? The brand’s name is an abbreviation for ‘The Awakened One’. Le Flanche’s pieces aim to purify and enhance the mental state of the wearer through expertly crafted luxury jewellery pieces. My favourite collections are Wisdom Graffiti which consists of thought-provoking medallions hiding a secret message on the back and Whispering Truth, which ‘evokes the caring, gentle and guiding voice within, revealing the true nature of reality’. AWKN1 is the perfect brand to purchase for the interconnected and spiritual individuals in your life as the pieces honour the natural world and the mystery of existence with an eye toward enlightenment.

Model wearing AWKN1 yellow gold and diamond rings

Model wearing AWKN1 yellow gold and diamond rings

 AWKN1 Seven Sister Full Diamond necklace in yellow gold and diamond

AWKN1 Seven Sister Full Diamond necklace in yellow gold and diamond

 Model wearing AWKN1 yellow gold and diamond bracelets

Model wearing AWKN1 yellow gold and diamond bracelets

 AWKN1 Alcyone Diamond ring in yellow gold and diamond

AWKN1 Alcyone Diamond ring in yellow gold and diamond

 AWKN1 yellow gold and diamond necklaces

AWKN1 yellow gold and diamond necklaces

 AWKN1 Akasha bracelet in yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and diamond

AWKN1 Akasha bracelet in yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and diamond

For The High Jewellery Aficionado – Bucherer Fine Jewelry

Swiss luxury jewellery brand Bucherer Fine Jewellery is considered one of the masters of the art of jewellery-making. They just opened their first high jewellery store in Frankfurt, Germany which you can read about in one of my previous articles. Bucherer Fine Jewellery pieces belong in the jewellery safes of those who are discerning, educated in high jewellery and who understand the craftsmanship and artistry behind each piece. The brand’s latest high jewellery collection is an ode to the strong women who built the Maison – Louise Bucherer and her daughter-in-law Wilhelmina, known as Mina. These women were fundamental to the development of the Bucherer Fine Jewellery Ateliers and the success of the brand globally which was a pioneering role for women at the time. The historical significance of Bucherer Fine Jewellery in the world of jewellery is what makes it the perfect brand to gift the high jewellery lover in your life. My personal favourite? Their aquamarine earrings which feature almost 17 carats of Santa Maria aquamarines alongside sapphires and emeralds.

Bucherer Fine Jewellery  Octagonal High Jewellery necklace  in white gold, diamond and sapphire

Bucherer Fine Jewellery Octagonal High Jewellery necklace in white gold, diamond and sapphire

 Bucherer Fine Jewellery Aquamarine High Jewellery set in white gold, diamond, emerald, sapphire and aquamarine

Bucherer Fine Jewellery Aquamarine High Jewellery set in white gold, diamond, emerald, sapphire and aquamarine

 Bucherer Fine Jewellery Cocktail rings in white gold, diamond and precious coloured gemstones

Bucherer Fine Jewellery Cocktail rings in white gold, diamond and precious coloured gemstones

 Bucherer Fine Jewellery diamond High Jewellery earrings in white gold and diamond

Bucherer Fine Jewellery diamond High Jewellery earrings in white gold and diamond

 Bucherer Fine Jewellery cocktail ring in white gold, sapphire and diamond

Bucherer Fine Jewellery cocktail ring in white gold, sapphire and diamond

 Bucherer Fine Jewellery cocktail ring in white gold, sapphire, emerald and diamond

Bucherer Fine Jewellery cocktail ring in white gold, sapphire, emerald and diamond

For The Classically Chic – Ronald Abram

For the timelessly elegant woman in your life, the Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly persona, look no further than the jewellery brand Ronald Abram. Classic, opulent and tastefully eye-catching, their pieces are famous for featuring the most exquisite coloured gems like a 48.77-ct D-FL emerald cut diamond ring or a 52.88-ct cushion cut Burmese sapphire and diamond necklace. At the helm of the brand is JJ Abram, the son of founder Ronald Abram who is gifted with both entrepreneurial and creative skills, so he is involved in every piece his team of craftsmen creates. What gives this brand its uniquely classic approach is that it is a family business at heart. Over time, Ronald Abram client relationships have become family friendships, ones that have continued over the decades across multiple generations. Nowadays, repeat customers of the Hong-Kong based company are renowned collectors and educated gem admirers, maybe you will be one of them?

Ronald Abram ring featuring a 10.24-ct radiant cut fancy intense purplish-pink diamond with tapered baguette diamonds

Ronald Abram ring featuring a 10.24-ct radiant cut fancy intense purplish-pink diamond with tapered baguette diamonds

 Ronald Abram 8.02-ct Burmese Ruby Carousel earrings and 4.02-ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Carousel Earrings

Ronald Abram 8.02-ct Burmese Ruby Carousel earrings and 4.02-ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Carousel Earrings

 Ronald Abram ring featuring a 23.31-ct emerald cut old mine Colombian emerald with tapered baguette diamonds

Ronald Abram ring featuring a 23.31-ct emerald cut old mine Colombian emerald with tapered baguette diamonds

 A selection of Ronald Abram rare loose gemstones

A selection of Ronald Abram rare loose gemstones

 Ronald Abram ring featuring a 48.77-ct emerald cut D flawless diamond with tapered baguette diamonds

Ronald Abram ring featuring a 48.77-ct emerald cut D flawless diamond with tapered baguette diamonds

 Model wearing a Ronald Abram diamond jewellery suite

Model wearing a Ronald Abram diamond jewellery suite

 Ronald Abram ring featuring a 42.88-ct asscher cut fancy intense yellow diamond with pear shape diamonds

Ronald Abram ring featuring a 42.88-ct asscher cut fancy intense yellow diamond with pear shape diamonds

 Making of a Ronald Abram diamond piece

Making of a Ronald Abram diamond piece

For The Larger Than Life – Isabelle Langlois

When you see a piece of jewellery made by Isabelle Langlois, the words bold, vibrant and colourful immediately come to mind. Jewels designed by this French artist are bursting with colour, with a nod to the opulence of the Charlemagne empire. Langlois herself comes from gemstone royalty. Her family hails from Jura Mountains, a French region famous for gemstone-cutting expertise since the 18th century. Variety is the key to her designs, as Langlois plays with over 70,000 gemstones to fashion her dramatic creations. Her cocktail rings are especially iconic as they always come in a beautiful shape with an important coloured stone at their heart. Any piece designed by this talented female designer is the perfect accessory to give someone bursting with personality.

 Isabelle Langlois Flora Rosa ring in yellow gold and pink sapphire

Isabelle Langlois Flora Rosa ring in yellow gold and pink sapphire

  Isabelle Langlois Emotion Cushion coloured gemstone cocktail ring

Isabelle Langlois Emotion Cushion coloured gemstone cocktail ring

 Katerina Perez wearing an  Isabelle Langlois Petals collection ring in yellow gold, peridot and coloured gemstones

Katerina Perez wearing an Isabelle Langlois Petals collection ring in yellow gold, peridot and coloured gemstones

  Isabelle Langlois pointillist  ring in yellow gold, diamond and coloured gemstone

Isabelle Langlois pointillist ring in yellow gold, diamond and coloured gemstone

 Katerina Perez wearing two Isabelle Langlois Batik collection rings in yellow gold and precious gemstones

Katerina Perez wearing two Isabelle Langlois Batik collection rings in yellow gold and precious gemstones

 Isabelle Langlois Emotion Poire ring in rose gold, rose quartz, Rose de France, peridot, pink tourmaline, green tourmaline, pink sapphire, tsavorite and diamond

Isabelle Langlois Emotion Poire ring in rose gold, rose quartz, Rose de France, peridot, pink tourmaline, green tourmaline, pink sapphire, tsavorite and diamond

  Isabelle Langlois Emotion Poire ring in white gold, prehnite, Rose de France, sapphire, iolite and tsavorite

Isabelle Langlois Emotion Poire ring in white gold, prehnite, Rose de France, sapphire, iolite and tsavorite

  Isabelle Langlois Flora Lotus ring in white gold, amethyst and briolet pink sapphire

Isabelle Langlois Flora Lotus ring in white gold, amethyst and briolet pink sapphire

  Isabelle Langlois Emotion Cushion ring in yellow gold and coloured gemstones

Isabelle Langlois Emotion Cushion ring in yellow gold and coloured gemstones

 Katerina Perez wearing stacks of colourful Isabelle Langlois rings

Katerina Perez wearing stacks of colourful Isabelle Langlois rings

The above are just a few of the top-tier designers the world of fine and high jewellery has to offer. While those who love jewellery are truly spoiled for choice when it comes to covetable pieces this holiday season, the brands mentioned have certainly provided an enticing place to start.

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