Your best friend has been there for the breakups, the moves and the bad haircuts. Her Christmas gift should feel like it came from someone who knows her. This year, skip the candle and give her jewelry that matches yours, then plan what you will both wear on New Year's Eve. Here are our favorite Christmas gifts for your best friend, all shaped, baked and hand-painted from clay by artisans in India.
Quick answer: The best Christmas gift for your best friend is a piece that matches yours without being identical. Split a set, like the Kiwi & Watermelon necklace for her and the earrings for you, or pick two pairs that share a joke, like the Cheers Beer Mug and XOXO earrings. Then wear bold Red & Black Layered Heart Earrings or Midnight Daisy Drops together on New Year's Eve.
Why matching jewelry is the perfect best friend gift
A matching piece is a small, daily reminder of your friendship. It does not need to be a "BFF" heart split in two. Two pieces from the same set, or two pairs that share a theme, feel just as connected and a lot more grown-up. If you want the full guide to everyday picks, read our post on best friend jewelry gifts that actually get worn. This guide is about the holidays: matching pieces to exchange at Christmas and a look for the biggest party of the year.
Matching pieces to exchange at Christmas
Split a set
Many of our sets can be bought as necklace only or earrings only, which makes them easy to share. The Kiwi & Watermelon Clay Necklace & Earrings Set is hand-painted in fresh greens and reds, and the necklace has an adjustable strap. Give her the necklace and keep the earrings, or the other way around. The Whimsical Clay Cat set works the same way for two cat lovers.
Pick two pairs that share a joke
- The pub crew: the Cheers Beer Mug Dangle Earrings feature two clinking beer mugs and are lightweight enough for a long night out. Pair them with our Beer O'Clock earrings, so you each wear a different beer.
- The sweet pair: the XOXO Dangle Earrings for her and the Lips Stud Earrings for you. Both are made from natural terracotta clay with brass fittings, and together they spell out the friendship.
Find more ideas in our best friend gifts collection and our funny earrings collection.
Your New Year's Eve earrings look
Christmas jewelry is fun, but reindeer do not belong at midnight. For New Year's Eve, switch to bold, graphic earrings that look great in photos. Wear the same pair, or choose two that coordinate.
Red & Black Layered Heart Earrings
The Red & Black Layered Heart Earrings have layered red and black hearts in a statement dangle style. They are handmade from earth clay and lightweight, so they stay comfortable until well after midnight. Red carries the holiday mood into the new year, and black keeps it sharp.
Midnight Daisy Drop Earrings
The Midnight Daisy Drop Earrings pair bold black-and-white florals with pops of orange in a long drop silhouette. They have a fish hook closure and are lightweight and easy to style. The name says it all for a night that ends at 12.
How to style New Year's Eve earrings
- Keep the neckline simple. A black dress, a satin top or a plain tux-style blazer lets the earrings lead.
- Coordinate, do not copy. One of you in hearts, one in daisies, both in black. Your photos will look planned.
- Wear your hair up. Long drops look best with nothing in their way.
See more red pieces in our heart jewelry collection, or browse our guide to Christmas earrings for your December parties.
Best friend gift ideas, by budget
- About $20 each: Cheers Beer Mug, Red & Black Layered Hearts or Midnight Daisy earrings ($19.90 at the time of writing).
- About $25 each: XOXO dangles or Lips studs ($24.90 at the time of writing).
- A shared splurge: one Kiwi & Watermelon or Whimsical Clay Cat set, split between you.
Order early
Every piece is made by hand, so orders ship within 5 to 7 business days. Order early if you want to exchange gifts before Christmas or wear them on New Year's Eve. Every order includes free insured U.S. shipping, a free surprise gift and 30-day returns. Want a funny add-on? Our funny earrings guide has more inside-joke pairs.
FAQ
What should I get my best friend for Christmas?
Matching jewelry that is not identical. Split a set like the Kiwi & Watermelon necklace and earrings, or choose two pairs with a shared theme, like XOXO and Lips earrings.
What earrings should I wear on New Year's Eve?
Bold, graphic earrings that look great in photos. Our Red & Black Layered Heart Earrings and Midnight Daisy Drop Earrings are both lightweight clay statement pairs.
Can I buy part of a set for a friend?
Yes. Sets like the Kiwi & Watermelon and Whimsical Clay Cat designs can be bought as necklace only, earrings only or the full set.
