The little ones in our lives are our greatest treasures. Across different cultures, as part of a tradition or to mark an important milestone, parents, grandparents, relatives and close friends often have a strong desire to give our treasures a special something. While it is the thought that counts, a cute piece of jewellery can make a point.
Our lil’ tiny tots are life’s greatest gestures of showing us unconditional love. We constantly want to pamper them, give them all our undivided attention, protect them fiercely and watch them fly as their wings take flight. At every point in their life, we want them to know that we are there, silently watching out for them, holding their hand when they need us and letting them take lead when they need to. Sometimes, words help us express ourselves. Sometimes, we need little but big gestures. Such as gifting them something that will last them lifelong translates our emotions as infinite.
If you are looking for a “forever something”, precious and valuable, just like your little one, we’ve got ideas inspired by what other mommies, grandparents, aunts & uncles have been eyeing and buying at CaratLane recently!
We spoke to a few of them and a big reason behind buying jewellery was “they’ll be able to wear this always and will become a reminder of me in their life”. There were mothers who wanted to start building a jewellery collection for their children. There were aunts who felt that nothing says how special they are as much as jewellery does.
Here are some very popular designs which have been doing the rounds in our gifting carts!
Who said gold jewellery is boring and traditional? With our enchanted unicorn kids’ gold earrings or the simple little star kids’ earrings, you can make it fun and quirky. They will be perfect for their little ears, being neither large nor heavy. You could also choose the evil eye good luck charm which is an extremely popular choice. It is pretty common in Indian culture to add a symbol or something black as it is considered a form of protection. But, gold jewellery is always regarded as safe for a baby’s sensitive skin – you can’t go wrong with 18kt or 22kt gold jewellery.
Today’s most popular choices for gold jewellery are centred around gold earrings for kids, bracelets, necklaces, and pendants. There’s an element of excitement when you venture out to pick something special for your kids – maybe it’s a baby’s first pair of earrings or a first necklace and pendant, or perhaps it is for the little school-going kids. Whatever the occasion or the age, the thrill of showering a loved one with unique gifts is priceless!
Here are some great ideas for gifting jewellery for kids:
Baby Bracelets
Nothing looks cuter on a baby’s wrist than an adorable bracelet. Baby bracelets are also considered one of the safest pieces of jewellery for them and are a perfect choice for any age group – be it a newborn, toddler or even a teenager. As long as you pick a design that is comfortable with smooth surfaces and comes with an adjustable wrist band, you can be rest assured that it will last a lot longer than just during their initial few years. The gold bracelet for kids can even be customised with their name or initials to add that extra personal touch, while others could have the child’s birthstone embedded or on the charms that go with the bracelet. Ideas for charms could be inspired by astrology, birthstones, or favourites such as the flowerful bubbles or the lovable Peppa and Dora. Pearls are also considered very safe for babies and are a great choice.
Baby Earrings
Tiny studs in the shape of hearts, stars, butterflies, bows and other cute animal designs are a great choice. Or perhaps you could go for something with a small diamond or a precious coloured stone – like rubies, emeralds, topaz, amethyst or even pearls. The main thing to keep in mind is to make sure that the back of the earring is flat and can be screwed on. Butterfly backing studs are not a good choice as they could fall off easily and could also pierce the skin. The purity of gold has to be over 14kt because anything less could cause the skin to get irritated or inflamed. Huggie hoops are also a great choice for earrings. Other ideas for baby earrings could be custom made, should you have a particular design in mind.
Baby Necklaces
Choosing a gold chain or necklace for a baby is always challenging, mainly because it could be a choking hazard for a newborn. Like other jewellery pieces for kids, the necklace or chain must have a smooth surface and be designed without any sharp edges. Kids necklaces can be personalised with the baby’s name or alphabetised. A necklace will be ideal as it will be with them as they grow older, and they can wear it even as adults.
Baby Pendants
What better way to accentuate your baby’s necklace than adding a cute pendant to it? Pendants come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The choices are abundant – from the classic and religious designs to personalised ones with motifs or precious stones, from names and initials to zodiac signs and cartoon characters. A diamond pendant for a girl child is a great gift to mark a special occasion. Pendants come in various designs and can be changed from simple daily wear to that special event without changing the chain or necklace.
There is no shortage of choices when it comes to buying jewellery for kids. The only factors to keep in mind when buying kids jewellery include:
- The material must be hypoallergenic.
- Adjustable or resizable jewellery to fit the child even after babyhood
- Smooth edges and tight clasps or screws
A design for every stage of childhood
CaratLane has unique and fun designs for kids ranging from 0.5 grams to 5 grams. There is a design for every age – from babyhood to toddler and older. Let’s not forget the school-going kids who are sure to be thrilled with the quirky earrings!
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