Travel-inspired jewelry for the holidays is like giving a gift of wanderlust. A necklace strung with beads the color of the Amalfi Coast or a dazzling ring reminiscent of the night skies over Morocco is more than a cherished accessory—it’s an instant connection to a destination. Keepsakes like these make the ultimate gift for a traveler with an eye for style.
Here are 12 pieces of travel-inspired jewelry gifts that will help your favorite globetrotter show off their passion for exploration.
Jane Win Wanderlust Coin Pendant
Jane Win Wanderlust Coin Pendant
Jane Win
The Wanderlust Coin Pendant Necklace from Jane Win Jewelry is a timeless talisman for a traveler. Inspired by antique coin jewelry from the 1900s, the double-sided pendant feels like two necklaces in one. Gorgeous rays of sunshine, crashing waves, and the night sky adorn the front side. Flip it over, and you’ll find the word “Wanderlust” beneath the JW logo. It’s perfect for layering with other pieces of travel-inspired jewelry, yet bold enough to stand out on its own. $278 at janewin.com
Taylor Custom Rings Petite Croissant Ring
Taylor Custom Rings Petite Croissant Ring
Taylor Custom Rings
If you know a traveler who relishes days spent sipping coffee and noshing on pastries when venturing through Europe, give them the Petite Croissant Ring from Taylor Custom Rings. Its twisting crescent shape serves as a subtle nod to the golden French pastry without compromising the ring’s minimalist elegance. With four color options—including white, rose, and yellow gold, as well as platinum—this travel-inspired ring will become an everyday staple for your loved one. $525 at taylorcustomrings.com
Dreaming of Clay Ligaya Earrings
Dreaming of Clay Ligaya Earrings
Dreaming of Clay
These limited-edition earrings from the Dreaming of Clay x Kasama Rum collection recreate the magic of the holidays in the Philippines. They feature big pink flowers dangling with capiz shells, used in the Philippines to create ornamental lanterns (parols) for Christmas. Petite Miyuki glass beads give the earrings the same twinkle of the festive parols, too. One of the best parts of this travel-inspired jewelry is its versatility—the shells are detachable, so you have options to wear the earrings as an asymmetrical look for a party, or as simple pink blossom studs for a more relaxed, tropical style. $85 at dreamingofclay.com
Arkai Compass and Azurmalachite Pendant Necklace
Want to give your favorite guy some travel-inspired jewelry designed with him in mind? Check out this necklace from Arkai. Part of the wanderlust-driven Atlas collection, this stainless steel chain includes two pendants: a compass that encourages exploration in every direction, and a mesmerizing azurmalachite gemstone, which is associated with inner peace. The handsome piece will accompany him on all his adventures. $69 at trendhim.com
Lausanne Ray of Light Lapis Ring
Lausanne Ray of Light Lapis Ring
Lausanne / Consciously
Morocco’s twinkling night skies sparked the idea for the Ray of Light Lapis Ring from the woman-owned jewelry brand Lausanne. Dominated by a shimmery lapis lazuli gemstone, the travel-inspired ring is accented with 14-karat gold vermeil handwork that looks like a shooting star streaking through the cosmos. Pair it with the matching Ray of Light Necklace to complete the look. $178 at wearconsciously.co
SVNR Amalfi Necklace
SVNR Amalfi Necklace
SVNR
If the Amalfi coast could be turned into a piece of jewelry, it would look like this eclectic beaded necklace from SVNR, a brand rooted in creating physical reminders of beloved destinations. It’s strung with a mix of beads in the same pastel colors of the houses that cling to the cliffsides of Positano overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Each necklace is completely unique, but you can expect to find a mix of seashells, quartz, agate, pink opal, and citrine on the strand. $350 at svnrshop.com
Mary MacGill High Falls Kissing Collar
Mary MacGill High Falls Kissing Collar
Mary MacGill
For generations, the Hudson Valley has been a cherished escape from the hustle and bustle of New York. Now you can offer some of the destination’s bucolic serenity to someone you love for the holidays by giving them the High Falls Kissing Collar from Mary MacGill. Named after the Keep Preserve and the High Falls Conservation Area—two of the places the jewelry designer and her team love to walk their dogs—the collar’s gold-filled wire intersects a large Roman travertine stone and turquoise bead. It’s an earthy, grounded piece of travel-inspired jewelry that encapsulates vibes of Upstate. $450 at marymacgill.com
Sana Crown Siti III Earrings
Sana Crown Siti III Earrings
Sana Crown
For her new travel-inspired jewelry collection, designer Sana Ahmed pays tribute to a different type of journey than a vacation: immigration. She aimed to capture the spirit of perseverance that took her own mother from her homeland in Ethiopia to North America through the sophisticated and versatile Siti III earrings. A unique twist on traditional hoops, these geometric earrings feature a hypnotic pattern and sophisticated look that will stand out from everything else in your sweetheart’s jewelry box. $130 at sanacrown.com
Holst + Lee Blue Lagoon Necklace
Holst + Lee Blue Lagoon Necklace
Holst + Lee
Charleston-based jewelry brand Holst + Lee captures the iconic colors of Iceland’s blue lagoon in this eye-catching necklace. It elevates a chunky, durable paracord into a stylish strand strung with turquoise-hued beads and gold-plated brass parts—an artsy reference to one of the world’s best-known wellness attractions. $155 at holstandlee.com
Catherine Weitzman Aquarium Globe Necklace
Catherine Weitzman Aquarium Globe Necklace
Catherine Weitzman
No matter where your loved one lives, they can feel connected to the beach when you give them this travel-inspired jewelry from Catherine Weitzman for the holidays. The transparent glass globe pendant is filled with semi-precious stones, seashells, a coral branch charm, and actual sand from the Hawaiian shore. It’s like wearing a tropical terrarium around your neck. $115 at catherineweitzman.com
Senia Beatrice Earrings
Senia Beatrice Earrings
Senia
Jewelry designer Christina Senia looked to the pieces she wore at her nuptials in the south of France when creating the Beatrice Earrings. The arched pieces resemble ribbons of pearls and cubic zirconia twisting in the breeze of the French Riviera—the perfect piece to polish a loved one’s look for an upcoming destination wedding. $225 at senianewyork.com
Joanna Buchanan White Coral Charm
Joanna Buchanan White Coral Charm
Julia Dags 2021 / Joanna Buchanan
Celebrate the enchantment of what lies under the sea by giving someone this charm from Joanna Buchanan. The shape of the beautiful painted enamel piece looks like branched finger coral, commonly seen in the Caribbean and off the Florida coast. It’s tucked snugly into gold-plated hardware that hooks onto a chain or leather bangle—perfect for wearing at a resort or on a beach vacation. $48 at joannabuchanan.com
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