Meaningful Christmas Jewellery Gifts: Illustrated in Silver and Garnet

Some Christmas gifts feel instantly right. A robin on a cold morning, a hare under a winter moon, a deep red stone that glows like a candle: small symbols that say more than a card ever could. Our Christmas edit brings two kinds of jewellery together, each chosen to be meaningful, personal and ready to give.

Both arrive gift ready, so there is no wrapping to think about, and no one needs to be home to receive them.

Illustrated in Silver: winter animals, engraved to keep

Miniature works of art, engraved into recycled sterling silver and made to keep. Our Illustrated in Silver coin necklaces are handcrafted in the UK from recycled sterling silver, each one a deeply engraved little scene with a raised, almost three dimensional feel. Add a name, date or short message to the reverse and it becomes a keepsake rather than just a gift.

Winter wildlife. The Robin Coin Necklace is a quiet Christmas symbol, said to carry thoughts of loved ones no longer with us. The Winter Moongazing Hare Coin Necklace, Snowy Owl Coin Necklace, Emperor Penguin Coin Necklace and Polar Bear Coin Necklace bring the cold season to life, while the Curled-Up Sleeping Fox and Dormouse are made for anyone who loves a cosy winter.

Twelve Days of Christmas. The Partridge in a Pear Tree Coin Necklace and the Two Turtle Doves Coin Necklace are gentle nods to a carol everyone knows, and the turtle doves suit couples and best friends.

Forest and flowers. The Stag Coin Necklace and Fox Coin Necklace suit anyone who loves the countryside, and are also made as bracelets, the Stag Coin Bracelet and Fox Coin Bracelet. For a December birthday, the Holly Birth Flower Coin Necklace pairs the December birth flower with a Christmas feel.

Garnet: a deep red stone for Christmas

Garnet is the birthstone for January, long associated with warmth, loyalty and love, and its deep red glow feels made for midwinter. Our garnet Christmas pieces are handmade, designed in the UK and set with natural garnet from Mozambique, in sterling silver.

Robin red breast. The Garnet Robin Red Breast Necklace and Garnet Robin Red Breast Earrings carry a red stone as the robin's breast. Together they make the Garnet Robin Red Breast Jewellery Set, a complete gift in one box.

Holly. The Garnet Holly Stud Earrings and Garnet Holly Brooch are small, festive details that suit a coat lapel or an everyday look, and are easy to wear well beyond December.

If you would like to explore more, browse the full Christmas collection or our garnet collection.

Who is it for?

• Mums, grandmothers and sisters, with a robin or a personalised coin pendant
• Partners and best friends, with the turtle doves
• Anyone with a January birthday, with garnet
• Animal and countryside lovers, with the stag, fox, hare or owl
• A gift for someone you miss, with a robin and a short engraved message

Christmas gifting made simple

Every piece arrives ready to gift, with no wrapping needed, in gift ready packaging with an optional personalised message. Delivery is letterbox friendly and free tracked within the UK, so there is no missed delivery stress. If you would like help with a message to write inside, see our ideas for Christmas gift messages.

Caring for your jewellery

• Wipe silver with the polishing cloth included with every order.
• Garnet is hardy, and lukewarm water with a drop of mild soap is fine if needed, then dry well.
• Keep jewellery away from perfume, cleaning products and harsh chemicals.
• Store each piece separately in its box so the silver stays soft and bright.

A little about Ojewellery

Ojewellery was founded by Lindsay Hayman, who has been selling online for over 20 years. Every design is made with the same care, and every gift is meant to feel as good to give as it does to receive.

Explore more

Read our guide to the garnet birthstone, or look at the December birthstones for a Christmas birthday.

Frequently asked questions

What makes a meaningful Christmas jewellery gift?

A piece with a symbol or story behind it, such as a robin, a winter animal or a birthstone, that can be made personal with a name, date or short message.

Can I personalise a coin necklace?

Yes. Illustrated in Silver coin pendants can be personalised on the reverse with a name, date or short message.

Why is the robin a Christmas symbol?

The robin is a familiar winter visitor, and many people see it as a messenger of good fortune or a reminder of loved ones no longer with us.

What is garnet associated with?

Garnet is the January birthstone, associated with warmth, loyalty and love.

Do Christmas gifts arrive gift ready?

Yes. Every piece comes in gift ready packaging with an optional personalised message, and is delivered letterbox friendly with free tracked UK delivery.