Every year around this time, my sister and I start getting messages that sound a lot alike: "I want to get something for my mom, but I do not want it to be just another thing." We understand. The gifts we remember most are the ones that meant something, a symbol someone recognized, a piece they wore every day afterward. So here is our holiday guide for 2026, organized by the people on your list. Orders ship from Idaho Falls, Idaho, and sometimes from Los Angeles.
For mom
Moms tend to wear the same few pieces every day, so we lean toward things that are easy to wear and easy to care for. The Olia Baroque Pearl Necklace is a single pearl with its own natural shape, and it works with everything from a sweater to a dress. If your mom keeps her faith close, the Annika Mary Necklace or the Amara Mary Hoops are quiet and meaningful. For something a little different, the Sora Hammered Circle Necklace in 14k gold vermeil comes in a large and a small circle, which is lovely to share between a mother and daughter.
See everything in Gifts for Mom.
For your sister or best friend
This is where you can have a little more fun. The Lykke Lucky Wishbone Necklace is one of our best sellers, and the wishbone is a sweet, lighthearted way to wish someone well. For the friend who loves color, the Mojave Turquoise-Tone Necklace and Gemma Turquoise-Tone Hoop Earrings add a pop of blue. To be clear, these are turquoise-tone dyed howlite, not genuine turquoise, which keeps them affordable and gives each stone its own markings. Browse more in our Turquoise Tone collection.
For someone who travels or is starting something new
Saint Christopher is the patron saint of travelers, and his medal is often given to someone heading off to college, moving to a new city or taking a big trip. The Vela St. Christopher Necklace has a bold box chain, while the Viva Saint Christopher Coin Medallion Necklace is a little more classic. If she wears earrings more than necklaces, the Hallow Saint Christopher Hoops are a subtle choice. See our full Saint Christopher collection.
For a godchild, Baptism or First Communion
A cross or Mary medal also makes a meaningful Christmas gift for a godchild. The Halo Double Cross Necklace and Bea Mary & Cross Necklace are meaningful pieces that can be worn for years, not only on the day itself. Our First Communion & Baptism Gifts and Mary & Cross collections have more.
For someone who could use a little luck or protection
Symbols like the evil eye and the hamsa have been worn for centuries as signs of protection and good wishes. They make thoughtful gifts for someone going through a hard year or starting a new chapter. The Elin Evil Eye Necklace comes with a gold plated pendant on a 14k gold filled chain, or in all 14k solid gold (made to order), and the Asha Hamsa Hand Necklace is small enough to wear every day. If you want to know more about what each symbol means, we wrote a post about the meaning behind our symbols. Browse Protection Gifts and Luck & Celestial Gifts.
For the moon and star lover
Celestial pieces are always popular around the holidays. The Maja Mini Moon Necklace is delicate and easy to layer, and the Sunniva Sun Ray & Starburst Necklace has a little more sparkle. For earrings, the Faye Moon Climber Earrings in sterling silver are one of our best sellers. See our Celestial collection.
For the bride or the bridesmaids
If there is a winter wedding or an engagement in your family, pearls are always a good answer. The Linnea Pearl Hoops are dainty hoops with freshwater pearls, and the Nova Pearl Bar Drop Earrings are simple and elegant. Both work well as matching bridesmaid gifts. See Bridesmaid & Wedding Gifts.
Gifts by budget
- Gifts under $50, great for coworkers, teachers, stocking stuffers and gift exchanges.
- Gifts under $100, for the people closest to you.
- Best sellers, if you want to go with what other people love.
- All holiday gifts in one place.
Good to know before you order
- Free US shipping on orders of $60 or more.
- 30-day returns, so if the size or style is not quite right, it can come back. Final Sale items are not returnable, and they are marked on the product page.
- 1-year warranty on every piece. If it breaks, we will repair or replace it.
- Most of our necklace chains are gold filled, all of our silver is 925 sterling silver, and our jewelry is nickel-free. Each product page lists the exact metal.
Alunia is a small shop run by my sister and me. You may also know us from Etsy, where we have 27,000+ sales and 4.9 stars from 5,700+ reviews on Etsy. Thank you for thinking of us for the people you love. If you are stuck on what to choose, send us a message and tell us a little about who you are shopping for. We are always happy to help.
With warm wishes for the holidays,
Maggie
