Why Permanent Jewelry Is The Holiday Gift in Rhode Island This Year (Plus Gift Card Ideas for Every Budget)

The holiday season is officially here! If you’re searching for a meaningful, personal, luxury gift that isn’t just another candle or sweater, you’re in the right place. Permanent jewelry has become the must-have holiday experience in Rhode Island — and for good reason.

Whether you’re gifting someone special or planning a best-friend date over the holiday break, here’s why permanent jewelry is the moment… and why December appointments fill quickly every year (especially with the studio closed until December 1).

✨ 1. It’s Personal — No Guessing Sizes Required

Permanent jewelry is custom-fit during your appointment. This means:

• No guessing wrist sizes

• No worrying about necklace length

• No returns

• No stress

  
  

Just a perfect, meaningful gift that feels special.

✨ 2. It’s Experience + Gift All in One

Permanent jewelry isn’t just a piece of jewelry — it’s a moment.

You choose your chain, I custom-fit it to you, we weld it on with a tiny sparkle, and you leave with a memory you’ll cherish forever.

It’s the perfect holiday outing for:

• Best friends

• Sisters

• Moms and daughters

• Couples

• College students home for break

• Holiday visitors

• Anyone who loves meaningful jewelry

  
  

Nothing beats gifting an experience and jewelry at the same time.

✨ 3. Minimalist, Timeless, and Everyday-Friendly

No matter someone’s style — classic, modern, edgy, cozy, minimalist — permanent jewelry fits effortlessly into any wardrobe.

My metals include:

💛 14K Gold

✨ Gold-Filled

🤍 Sterling Silver

All are durable, lightweight, shower-friendly, winter-glove-friendly, and perfect for everyday wear.

✨ 4. Shockingly Durable (Even in New England Winters)

Between:

• Holiday travel

• Snow

• Gloves

• Hot yoga

• Work

• Parenting

• Daily life

  
  

High-quality welded jewelry holds up beautifully. And if something ever happens, I offer quick repairs for peace of mind.

✨ 5. December Appointments Always Fill Fast

December is my busiest month of the year. With the studio closed through the end of November, December availability is even more limited than usual.

People book quickly for:

• Holiday gifting

• Mother-daughter dates

• New Year’s Eve sparkle

• Matching bracelets

• College students home for break

• End-of-year traditions

  
  

If you want a December appointment, booking early is the best way to secure your spot.

👉 Book a December Appointment

✨ 6. Not Sure What They’d Want? Give a Gift Card.

Permanent jewelry gift cards are one of the most popular holiday gifts at bijoux x brie. They take all the pressure off you and give the recipient the joy of choosing their own chain and charm.

Here’s a quick guide to help you pick a gift amount:

🎁 $75–$100 Gift Card

Perfect for:

• A Sterling Silver bracelet

• A Gold-Filled bracelet

• A bracelet + small charm (depending on chain choice)

  
  

🎁 $100–$125 Gift Card

Perfect for:

• A Gold-Filled bracelet + gemstone or birthstone charm

• A Sterling Silver bracelet + premium charm

• A dainty anklet

• The “I want them to have options” gift

  
  

🎁 $150–$200 Gift Card

Perfect for:

• A permanent necklace

• More luxurious bracelet styles

• Multiple charms

• A curated bracelet stack

  
  

Gift cards never expire and can be used for:

• Permanent jewelry

• Charms & connectors

• Chain upgrades

• Ear piercing

• Ready-made jewelry drops

  
  

👉 Shop Gift Cards Here

✨ 7. Pop-Ups = The Perfect Last-Minute Gift

The weekend after Thanksgiving and throughout December, I’ll be welding at several Rhode Island pop-ups. These are perfect if you:

• Don’t want a studio appointment

• Need a last-minute gift

• Want a fun outing

• Prefer browsing in person

  
  

👉 See December Pop-Ups

✨ 8. Planning Ahead? January Books Up Too

A little secret: January is also one of my busiest months.

Everyone is:

• Using their gift cards

• Spending Christmas money

• Creating new-year bracelet stacks

• Scheduling permanent jewelry with friends going back to college

  
  

If you prefer a calm, cozy winter appointment, booking early is smart.

👉 Book January Appointment

🖤 Ready to Sparkle This Season?

Whether you book a December appointment, shop a gift card, or stop by a pop-up, I can’t wait to add a little sparkle to your holiday season.

✨ Book December Appointment

✨ Shop Gift Cards

✨ Browse December Pop-Ups

✨ Follow on Instagram for updates

🖤 Brie

Fine Jewelry Designer

Certified Permanent Jewelry Artist

STUDEX Certified Ear Piercer