Giving jewelry as a holiday gift is a tradition that spans generations. Few gifts feel as personal or as lasting as fine jewelry… a timeless way to mark meaningful moments and milestones. Jewelry has the power to uplift; it is versatile, deeply personal, emotionally meaningful, and designed to last a lifetime. It marks the moment and can be worn every day or saved for special occasions. This holiday season, several jewelry trends are standing out as shoppers seek gifts with deeper meaning and individuality.
“You can never go wrong gifting jewelry for the holidays,” says Ishaan Zaveri, COO of Diamond Wish and fourth-generation jeweler. “It’s a universally loved gift, and there’s something special about knowing you’ve chosen a piece they’ll treasure forever.”
Many shoppers are on the hunt for the perfect holiday gift but aren’t always sure where to start. Jewelry remains an ideal choice — especially this year, as consumers gravitate toward pieces that feel meaningful, personal, and timeless. Options range from classic eternity rings to highly personalized designs, with 2025 trends centered on emotion, self-expression, and individuality.
This season is also seeing a rise in gender-neutral diamond jewelry, as couples and gift-givers seek sleek, modern designs that work for anyone. Stacking rings and floating pendants continue to dominate wish lists, thanks to their versatility, everyday elegance, and ability to layer seamlessly with existing pieces.
Diamond Wish shares the top 2025 holiday jewelry trends to shop:
Eternity Ring – A timeless favorite, eternity rings symbolize never-ending love and shared milestones. Defined by a continuous circle of diamonds, these pieces represent every moment and memory shared together. Available in a variety of shapes, settings, and styles, eternity rings remain a meaningful and enduring gift.
Personalized jewelry – Personalization continues to be one of the strongest trends this holiday season. Popular styles include initial necklaces, engraved rings, Roman numeral dates, birthstone stacks, and symbolic charms. These pieces resonate across generations, particularly with Gen Z who value emotional storytelling and self-expression. A standout option is lab-grown diamond initial pendants, featuring diamonds cultivated and cut into the shape of each letter.
Gender-neutral diamonds – Representing a significant shift in the jewelry industry, designs are increasingly un-gendered. Sleek bands, minimalist silhouettes, thicker chains, and geometric cuts are in high demand. Many couples are choosing complementary gender-neutral styles that reflect modern relationships. Straight-line tennis necklaces and bracelets remain popular choices for their clean, versatile appeal.
Stacking rings – Stacking rings continue to trend, especially in mixed metals, textured finishes, and diamond-accented designs. Shoppers love building personalized stacks that evolve with life’s milestones, making them both fashionable and sentimental.
Floating pendants – Floating pendants create the illusion of a diamond suspended effortlessly against the skin. Minimal, modern, and refined, these pieces offer everyday elegance that never goes out of style. Their versatility and timeless appeal make them a perfect holiday gift for any aesthetic.
“We love helping customers find the perfect holiday gift, especially one that is thoughtful, meaningful, and personal,” says Zaveri. “Jewelry marks life’s most special moments, and we’re honored to be part of creating those memories.”
While gifts are known to bring joy to the recipient, research shows they can also increase happiness for the gift-giver. According to research published in the journal Nature Communications, generous decisions engage the temporo-parietal junction, and those who made more generous choices showed more substantial increases in self-reported happiness. When people give jewelry for the holiday, for example, everyone ends up happier.
Diamond Wish is a trusted destination for bespoke and ready-to-wear fine jewelry this holiday season. With boutiques in Newport Beach (844 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, CA) and Palm Desert (73525 El Paseo, Suite 1500, Palm Desert, CA), the family-owned jeweler invites guests into a personalized shopping experience where meaningful gifts are designed to be remembered - and worn - for a lifetime. Customers can discover one-of-a-kind, timeless pieces to celebrate their loved ones, all backed by a complimentary lifetime warranty that reflects Diamond Wish’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Explore the collections at www.diamondwish.com.
