Gifts for Christmas: Thoughtful Jewellery Gifts from Our Cornish Studio
Some gifts get a polite thank you. Others get a pause, a smile and “how did you know?” This Christmas gift guide is about the second kind. Start with the person you are buying for, the thing they love, the place they feel most at home, and choose a small piece of jewellery that says you noticed.
Every design here comes from our family studio in a reclaimed coastguard lookout on Trevose Head, near Padstow in Cornwall. Many arrive ready to give in a little cork-stoppered glass bottle, an illustrated glass dome or a gift box, so the unwrapping feels like part of the present. Prices start at £15.
Quick Christmas gift ideas by budget
- £15 stocking fillers: Snowflake Studs, Reindeer and Snowflake Studs, Rudolf Reindeer Studs and Reindeer and Christmas Tree Studs.
- Up to £20: Christmas earring baubles, Sailing Boat Earrings in a bottle, Meadow Sketches Bee Studs and Colourful Teapot Earrings.
- Up to £25: charm brooches for gardeners, readers, bakers and cat lovers, the Christmas Charm Pin Brooch and Circle Coral Earrings in a Glass Dome.
- £30 to £35: the Gold Stars Necklace and men’s bracelets such as the Black Leather Wristband.
Festive earrings and Christmas stocking fillers
For the friend who wears a Christmas jumper from the first of December, or the colleague who deserves more than a card. Our festive stud earrings are small, cheerful and easy to wear every day of the season.
- Cute Reindeer and Snowflake Stud Earrings (£15): a mismatched pair in stainless steel, each stud about 1cm, presented in a 6cm glass bottle with a hand-printed card.
- Cute Snowflake Stud Earrings (£15): a quiet bit of winter sparkle for someone who prefers understated.
- Cute Rudolf Reindeer Stud Earrings (£15): for the one who never misses the Christmas films.
Want something with a little more swing? Our Christmas earring baubles hang about 35mm from sterling silver hooks, with silver-plated festive charms, and come in a 60mm glass bottle with a cork stopper. Choose the Reindeer, Snowman, Heart or Believe design (£20 each).
For a coat lapel or a festive scarf, the Christmas Charm Pin Brooch (£25) pairs a Rudolf charm with Christmas accents on a 6 x 3cm swirl pin, made in our Cornish studio and packed in a gift box.
Christmas gifts for sea lovers
For the one who belongs by the sea. Maybe they swim all year, sail at weekends or simply book the same seaside holiday every summer. Living and working above the Cornish coast, these are the designs closest to our hearts.
- Silver Sailing Boat Earrings in a Display Bottle (£20): silver-plated boats on sterling silver hooks, in a miniature glass bottle.
- Seahorse Earrings in a Bottle (£20): silver-plated seahorse charms (22 x 9mm) on 925 sterling silver ear wires.
- Circle Coral Earrings in a Glass Dome (£25): stainless steel earrings set against a hand-drawn shoreline illustration in a 10cm glass dome. Each drawing is done by hand, so every backdrop is a little different.
Explore the full Nautical Jewellery Collection and our Seaside and Beach Jewellery, or read our full guide to gifts for sea lovers.
Christmas gifts for gardeners and nature lovers
For the person who talks to their plants. They know every corner of the garden, and they notice every bee.
- Meadow Sketches Bee Studs (£20): stainless steel bee studs on an individually drawn flower backdrop, in an 8.5cm glass dome.
- Meadow Sketches Bird Studs (£20): for the one who watches the feeder as much as the flowerbeds.
- Gardeners Swirl Brooch (£25): a silver-plated brooch with little watering can, secateurs, spade and flower charms.
Browse gardener jewellery gifts and the hand-drawn Shore & Meadow Collection, or read our full guide to gifts for gardeners.
Christmas gifts for book lovers, makers and bakers
For the one with a project on the go, and the person behind the reading pile. Our charm brooches each carry five tiny silver-plated charms on a 6 x 3cm swirl pin, handmade in Cornwall and packed in a gift box. They are made to be pinned to a coat, a scarf or a well-loved tote bag.
- Book Lover Swirl Pin Brooch (£25): spectacles, an open book, a storybook, a quill and a typewriter. One more chapter, always.
- Sewing Forever Housework Whenever Swirl Pin Brooch (£25): thread, scissors, buttons and a thimble, for the one who would rather stitch than tidy.
- Star Baker Swirl Pin Brooch (£25): a recipe book, cupcake and measuring spoons for the family’s official cake maker.
- Colourful Teapot Earrings (£20): silver-plated teapots on sterling silver hooks, for anyone who believes every problem looks better after a brew.
More ideas: art, literacy and music jewellery, sewing and knitting jewellery, gifts for bakers and cooks and tea and coffee lovers’ jewellery.
Gifts for cat and pet lovers
Some people’s favourite person has four legs. The Cat Lovers Swirl Pin Brooch (£25) features a cat sitting on a moon silhouette, made in Cornwall and packed in a gift box. See all our pet jewellery.
A little Christmas sparkle: gold-plated gifts
For the friend who dresses up for the Christmas party, or the person who deserves something a bit special. The Gold Stars Necklace (£30) is an 18-inch gold-plated chain of linked stars with a lobster clasp, lovely on its own or layered. Pair it with the matching Gold Stars Bracelet (£25), or browse our gold-plated jewellery.
Christmas gifts for him
Men can be the hardest people to buy for. Our men’s bracelets keep it simple. The Modern Men’s Black Leather Wristband (£35) is 21cm long with a stainless steel clasp. Check the wrist measurement on each product page before you order, and have a look at our Indigo Forge men’s jewellery too.
A little something from you, to you
You are allowed to be on the list. If a design reminds you of your favourite beach, your allotment or the book on your bedside table, treat yourself. Christmas is a good excuse, and so is January.
How to choose the right jewellery gift
- Start with what they love. A hobby, a place or a pet tells you more than a price bracket.
- Check studs or drops. Look at what they already wear, and whether they prefer small and subtle or something with movement.
- Read the materials. Our pieces use different components: stainless steel studs, silver-plated charms on sterling silver hooks, or gold-plated designs. Each product page lists exactly what is used, and our components are lead and nickel free.
- Look at the presentation. Glass bottles, illustrated glass domes and gift boxes each make a different first impression. The product photos show what arrives.
- Check the delivery information before ordering for Christmas, especially if you are sending direct to the recipient.
From our studio near Padstow, Cornwall
Zamsoe is a family-run jewellery business working from a reclaimed coastguard lookout tower from Trevose Head, just along the coast from Padstow on Cornwall’s north coast. Our design meetings often happen on the beach or the coast path, with the dogs in tow, and you can see that landscape in our seahorses, sailing boats and shoreline drawings.
Each piece is hand-curated in our Cornish studio, and many of our illustrated backdrops are drawn by hand, so no two are quite the same. We post across the UK and further afield, so wherever your someone lives, a little bit of Cornwall can reach them this Christmas. Read our story.
Christmas gift FAQs
What are good Christmas gift ideas under £20?
Our festive stud earrings start at £15, including Snowflake, Rudolf Reindeer and Reindeer and Christmas Tree designs, each in a little glass bottle. For up to £20, you will find Christmas earring baubles, Sailing Boat Earrings in a bottle, Meadow Sketches Bee Studs, and Colourful Teapot Earrings.
Does Zamsoe jewellery come gift wrapped?
Many designs arrive ready to give in a cork-stoppered glass bottle, an illustrated glass dome or a gift box. Each product page shows what is included, and our delivery information explains our current gift wrapping options.
When is the last order date for Christmas delivery?
Our delivery information page has this year’s Christmas dispatch dates and delivery options. We normally dispatch orders the same day when placed before 1pm, though busy periods can take longer, so we recommend ordering early in December.
Do you offer free UK delivery?
Yes, we offer free UK postage on orders of £30 or more. See our delivery information for full details, including international shipping.
Is your jewellery suitable for sensitive ears?
Our components are lead- and nickel-free. Many designs use sterling silver earring hooks, and our studs are stainless steel. Check the materials listed on each product page to choose what suits the wearer.
Where is Zamsoe based?
We are a family business with a studio in a former coastguard lookout on Trevose Head, near Padstow in Cornwall. We design and make our jewellery there and send orders across the UK and worldwide.
Can I personalise a Christmas gift?
You can order selected charm designs with an initial, and we welcome bespoke enquiries. Look for the personalisation option on the product page, or get in touch to ask.
Ready to find their little thing? Shop all Christmas jewellery gifts from £15.