On trend and super cute, the jewellery market for children is on a roll. But it’s not exactly a new thing. Children have worn jewellery throughout the centuries and not just for decoration. Historically, kids jewellery has been used to show the status and wealth of a family. And superstition has played a large part, with various ancient cultures believing that certain types of bracelet will protect a small child against negative energies, and prevent sickness. In parts of Asia for example, it is traditional for parents to put silver chains with tiny bells on their children’s ankles to ward off evil spirits. (Handily, the tinkling sound means you can also hear when they’re up and about.) Across the world, bangles and charm bracelets are still given to babies and young children as a way to bring luck, health and prosperity.
In the 19th century, gifting gold and silver bracelets personalised with engravings and gems because popular. Handed down through the generations, these pieces quickly became family heirlooms and some are museum pieces today. Kids jewellery is still one of the go-to gift for baby showers and christenings. In fact the most common reason for giving jewellery to a baby or child is simply to give a gift that will last a lifetime, and be cherished from one generation to the next.
But there’s a world beyond early gifting of jewellery for babies these days. Trendy, fashion-forward pieces such as charm bracelets, pendants, earrings and rings are racing up the popularity charts. And while grown-ups might have the final say, lots of kids love to choose their own accessories — which might not be the classic, dainty styles we know and love. The latest kids’ jewellery trends feature bright colours, decorative enamel finishes and cute contemporary designs that appeal to kids, tweens and young adults.
Buying kids jewellery as a special gift
Kids jewellery make a wonderful gift for a christening, bat mitzvah or birthday (the actual birth day or those that follow). The gift of jewellery is beautiful, timeless, and depending on the piece you choose, something that can be worn now or saved until your giftee is a little older. If you’re looking for somewhere to start, you might choose a bangle or bracelet that features the relevant birthstone. At Hardtofind we have beautiful bangles inset with diamond, pearl, or those where you can select the gem by month of birth. Kids jewellery comes at a variety of price points. If you’re buying a piece that you want to be treasured forever, you’ll need to give it the same considerations that you would for adult jewellery. At Hardtofind you’ll find a range of top-quality gold and sterling silver kids jewellery pieces, with precious gemstones in every type and colour.
Personalised kids jewellery
A lovely way to make the gift of kids jewellery extra special is by personalising it. The beauty of engraved jewellery for babies, kids and teenagers is in the fact that they make meaningful keepsakes that may even get more valuable with time. Gift personalisation is simple at Hardtofind, and it’s never been easier to make your gift of kids jewellery one of a kind. You can have a first bangle or locket engraved with a name, date or initials, or even add a personal message. When searching for your personalised kids jewellery at Hardtofind, check the ‘Can be personalised’ box in Special features.
Classic kids jewellery
Take a look at our range of adjustable bangles in gold or sterling silver, made to fit tiny wrists and expand as baby grows older. Choose a simple plain bangle, or one adorned with a gemstone or tiny charm such as a meaningful cross or star of David, or a decorative heart, teddy or fairy. Talking of which, charm bracelets make an excellent gift, because you can buy one complete with a set of charms, or add a new charm for every birthday or milestone.
You’ll also love our kids lockets, in simple round or cute heart shapes, which open to reveal little images of the child and his or her parent, grandparent or god parent.
Or for the little one who wants to be just like Mama, browse our mother and daughter kids jewellery sets, where each piece comes in two sizes.
Fun kids jewellery
As your little one gets older, he and or she will be keen to share the journey of choosing a fun accessory, Brightly coloured necklaces with beads, trinkets and tassels will make any outing or outfit feel special. Do they have a favourite animal or hobby? Look for something that fits their own personal theme with a tiny enamel ice cream, apple or flamingo. If your giftee has pierced ears, choose from a huge range of cute earrings and if not, there are enamel pin badges to suit every pastime. From bulldogs to ballerinas and unicorns to watermelon, you’ll find a huge range of quality kids jewellery pieces at Hardtofind.
In these pages, you’ll find all the best kids jewellery, including kids jewellery sets and kids gold jewellery Australia-wide. Looking for somewhere to store kids jewellery and other trinkets? Check out our range of boxes, displays stands and organisers in jewellery storage. At Hardtofind you’ll also discover a wide range of other gifts for kids such as kids toys, kids clothes and kids books.
