5 TIPS ON BUYING JEWELLERY FOR KIDS

You are forgiven for assuming that this is going to be easy. The task of buying gold jewellery for kids, I mean. It is indeed a task. Never for a minute think that you can just walk into a showroom and pick up something in a small size. End of the job, right? 

 

Wrong!

 

Buying ornaments for kids- from the newborn to pre-teens, comes with a set of guidelines that equals the manifesto of wedding jewellery shopping. Whether you are buying jewellery for kids at home or gift a friend’s daughter on her first birthday, you could do with some suggestions, directions and recommendations. 

 

So, here are 5 tips to ease your shopping experience. 

 

SAFE TO WEAR

1. Choose from jewellery specially designed for children so it would be safe for them to wear. Reputed jewellers would ensure that their kids' collection meets all quality specifications. They would be very particular about the purity of metal and stones, as well as design aspects like the clasp or hook. 

 

FUSS-FREE PATTERNS

2. Go for simple designs and fuss-free patterns. Solid gold earrings, simple necklaces, bangles with a smooth finish, and stud earrings are ideal gifts for tiny tots. While buying for babies and very young children, avoid Jewellery with small parts and beads.

 

SUITABLE TO AGE

3. Pick ornaments considering the age of the child too. A ten-year-old girl would love to get gold anklets as a gift, but a pre-teen would rather have a charm bracelet. Fun pendants, earrings with colourful enamel work, letter pendants, rings with an interesting ring face, bangles studded with coloured stones…..the choice is endless. 

 

COMFORT COMES FIRST

4. Keep in mind that the comfort of the child is what matters in the end. Do not buy long chains and hoop earrings as they are likely to get caught while playing. Bangles should not be too tight and earrings too heavy. 

 

ADJUSTABLE SIZE

5. Pick ornaments with adjustable size and design. Like, as a bangle that loops around the wrist or a layered chain. Chain link bracelets are also a good option. And if you are still in doubt about a gift, pick a simple chain. It is an ideal option for both boys and girls. 

 

If you have the time, get a reputed jeweller to customise the ornament for you as per the design in your mind. You can get a bracelet made with the letters of his or her name, a pendant shaped like a bear, guitar or car…It will be a special, one-of-its-kind gift! 

And, if you prefer to buy one, let’s go shopping. Here’s our pick of ornaments that a child would love to wear. 

 

•       PINK STONE BANGLE

A bangle beautified with pink coloured stones. Ideal for a girl who loves everything pink. Price: Rs 40,457

 

•       UNIQUE PENDANT       

How about this pendant with a unique design? Its butterfly motif is sure to catch everyone’s attention. And she would wear it every day. Price Rs: 13,565

 

•       THEMED EARRING

A bird-themed hanging earring that is beautified with enamel works. Don’t you wish your earrings too were so cute? Price Rs: 12,032

 

•       SIMPLE BRACELET

A bracelet with a simple design that resembles an elephant’s tail. Now, how about that? Price: Rs 31,313

 

We can go on and on. The choices are unlimited, and the designs stunningly beautiful and memorable- like all those children of this planet.