Stocking Stuffers Ideas for Him and Her: Sparkling Gifts of Jewelry

A stocking is a small space, which is exactly what makes jewelry work in one. You could fill it with oranges and a toothbrush, or you could put something in there they will still be wearing in ten years.

Below are gift ideas for both of them, sorted by the kind of person you are shopping for rather than by price. Everything here is small enough to hide in a stocking and good enough that it will not read as a filler gift.

Necklaces and Pendants

A chain is the safest jewelry gift there is, because it needs no sizing and it goes with whatever they already own. Browse the full range of necklaces and pendants, and if they already wear one, a second chain at a different length turns it into a stack. Our guide to layering necklaces covers how to space them so they hang properly rather than tangling.

14k Yellow Gold 16 Inch Forzentina Chain Necklace

• 14k yellow gold, 16 inch length
• Forzentina link, flat and light against the skin
• Short enough to sit above a longer chain in a stack

Skyset 14k White Gold Lab-Grown Diamond Pendant 2 1/2 ct. tw.

• 14k white gold, Skyset design
• Round lab-grown center stone, 2 1/2 ct. tw.
• The dressier end of the range, for a milestone year

14k Yellow Gold 18 Inch Bubble Cross Necklace

• Polished 14k yellow gold, no stones
• Petite cross with softly rounded arms
• 18 inch rope chain, easy to layer

Earrings That Dress Up Anything

Diamond studs are the piece people reach for most, because they work with a suit and with a sweatshirt and they never need thinking about. A hoop is the natural second pair, for the days that want a little more. See the whole range of earrings, or start with these.

14k White Gold Natural Diamond Heart Earrings 1/10 ct. tw.

• 14k white gold
• Heart silhouette set with natural diamonds, 1/10 ct. tw.
• Small scale, good for a first pair of diamond earrings

14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Earrings 1/8 ct. tw.

• 14k yellow gold
• Natural diamonds, 1/8 ct. tw.
• Warm metal that suits everyday wear

Eternalle 14k White Gold Lab-Grown Diamond Hoop Earrings 1 ct. tw.

• 14k white gold, Eternalle
• Hoops, for when studs are not enough on their own
• Lab-grown diamonds, 1 ct. tw.

Diamond Bracelets

A tennis bracelet is the classic, and it stacks with everything else on the wrist. Browse our diamond tennis bracelets, or our beaded bracelets if you want something more casual to sit alongside them. Friendship bracelets turned a whole generation of concertgoers into bracelet stackers, and if that is the person you are shopping for, our Swiftie gift guide has more ideas built around her songs.

14k White Gold Natural Diamond Bracelet 1 ct. tw.

• 14k white gold
• Natural diamonds, 1 ct. tw.
• Cool-toned, so it sits well against silver and platinum

14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Bracelet 1 ct. tw.

• 14k yellow gold
• Natural diamonds, 1 ct. tw.
• The same weight in a warm metal, if gold is what they wear

14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Bracelet 2 1/2 ct. tw.

• 14k yellow gold
• Natural diamonds, 2 1/2 ct. tw.
• Considerably more presence on the wrist

For Him: Chains and Bracelets

Men’s jewelry has moved well past the single wedding band, and a chain or a cuff is the easiest entry point if he does not wear much yet. Browse our men’s chains and men’s bracelets, or start here.

14k Yellow Gold 22 Inch Miami Cuban Necklace

• 14k yellow gold, 22 inch length
• Miami Cuban link, the heavier and more familiar chain profile
• Wears well on its own without anything hanging from it

14k Yellow Gold 9.3mm Curb Chain Bracelet

• 14k yellow gold, 9.3 mm wide
• Curb link, flattened so it lies against the wrist
• Substantial enough to wear as the only piece

14k Yellow Gold Jaibor Uomo Onyx Bracelet

• 14k yellow gold with black onyx
• Jaibor Uomo design, beaded rather than linked
• Darker and more casual than a gold chain bracelet

Rings for Every Day

A ring does not have to be a wedding band. These are the ones he can put on with a jacket on a Tuesday, and there are more in our men’s rings assortment. Sizing is the thing to check before you buy, so bring a ring he already wears into any showroom and we will measure it.

Black Ceramic Carbide and 14k Yellow Gold Ring 1/5 ct. tw.

• Black ceramic carbide with 14k yellow gold
• Diamonds, 1/5 ct. tw.
• High contrast, and the ceramic resists scratching

14k Yellow Gold 6.6 mm Genuine Tsavorite Garnet Wedding Band

• 14k yellow gold, 6.6 mm wide
• Genuine tsavorite garnet, a green stone in the garnet family
• Colored stone in a band, which is still uncommon on a man

Lashbrook Cobalt 9 mm Wedding Band

• Cobalt, by Lashbrook
• 9 mm wide, which is a substantial band on the hand
• Naturally white and hard-wearing

A Watch Worth Unwrapping

If the stocking is a decoy for something larger, a watch is the usual answer. Our men’s watch collection runs a good deal wider than what is below, though the Murph is the piece people ask for by name.

Hamilton Khaki Field Murph Men’s Automatic Watch

• Automatic movement, so it winds from the motion of the wrist
• Khaki Field styling, legible at a glance and built on a military dial
• A Hamilton, which is a real watch-collector name rather than a fashion label

Working with a smaller budget? Our more affordable gift assortment is a good place to browse, and our holiday gift guide Pinterest board collects more ideas in one place.

Or Save the Biggest Gift for Last

A stocking makes a very good decoy. If this is the year, our engagement rings include complete rings with the center stone already set, which means you can take one home the same day rather than waiting on a setting. Our guide to the holiday proposal covers the timing, and if you are unsure which you are looking at, we explain settings against complete rings in plain terms.

Eternalle 14k White Gold Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Ring 2 1/4 ct. tw.

• 14k white gold, Eternalle
• Oval lab-grown center stone, included
• 2 1/4 ct. tw.

Eternalle 14k Yellow Gold Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Ring 2 ct. tw.

• 14k yellow gold, Eternalle
• Round lab-grown center stone, included
• 2 ct. tw.

Eternalle 14k Yellow Gold Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Ring 2 1/4 ct. tw.

• 14k yellow gold, Eternalle
• Pear-shaped lab-grown center stone, included
• 2 1/4 ct. tw.

The Robbins Brothers Difference

We have been doing this since 1921, and December is the month that tests a jeweler. Our jewelry consultants will help you work out what someone actually wears rather than what looks good in a case, which is the difference between a gift that gets worn and one that lives in a drawer.

Only about one in ten diamonds meets our standards, our master jeweler works in house for sizing and engraving, and our product protection plan covers the cleaning and inspection any daily-wear piece needs. You will find us in showrooms across California, Arizona, Texas, and Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions

What jewelry makes a good stocking stuffer?

The useful test is whether they would buy it for themselves. A piece that matches what they already wear gets put on the next morning, while something chosen to surprise them tends to stay in its box. Ask us for a gift receipt either way, so an exchange is easy if you have read them wrong.

What chain length should I buy if I am guessing?

An 18 inch chain sits just below the collarbone and suits most necklines, which makes it the safest guess. Go to 16 inches if you know they wear things high on the throat, and to 20 or 24 for a man. If you want a pendant to layer over an existing chain, buy it at least two inches longer or shorter so the two do not fight.

What is a good first piece of fine jewelry to give someone?

A pair of diamond studs or a plain gold chain. Both go with everything already in their wardrobe, neither depends on their taste in design, and both are pieces people keep wearing for decades rather than for a season.

Do you have stocking stuffer jewelry for men?

Yes, and it is a growing part of what we carry. If he already wears a watch, match the metal of its case and clasp when you pick a bracelet, since those two sit on the same wrist and a mismatch is the thing people notice. Our jewelry consultants will help you get that right.

Can I hide an engagement ring in a stocking?

People do it every December. The practical warnings are worth hearing first: a stocking gets handled, so keep the box on you until the moment, and think about who else is in the room when they open it. Talk to us early and we will make sure the ring is ready well before you need it.

How early should I shop for holiday jewelry gifts?

Earlier than you think, particularly for anything engraved, resized, or custom, since those need bench time. Walking in during the first half of December leaves room for adjustments before the holiday.

Can you gift wrap or engrave a stocking stuffer?

Our master jeweler handles engraving in house, and many pendants and bands have a smooth surface that takes initials or a date. Ask when you visit which pieces can be engraved and how long it will take.

Do I need an appointment to shop for holiday gifts?

Walk-ins are always welcome, though December is our busiest month. Booking ahead means a jewelry consultant is set aside for you, which is worth doing if you are shopping for several people at once.

Looking for more holiday inspiration? These go deeper on particular people:

• Our holiday gift catalog
• Holiday gift guide for mom
• Holiday gift guide for her
• Holiday gift guide for him

Or find a Robbins Brothers near you and let us help you fill a stocking properly.