Gifts for Design Lovers: The 2026 STUDIYO Gift Guide
Jewelry is a personal preference so it can be hard to shop for as a gift for someone else.
So this year I built a gift guide a little differently. Instead of sorting by price or category, I sorted it by person. The architecture fan. The friend with no piercings. The one who never takes anything off. If you're hunting for gifts for design lovers (or just for people who notice the little things), find the one who sounds like yours below.
For the architecture fan
They slow down to look around on walks. They've taken a photo of a staircase or doorway intentionally without people in it.
- Ascent Earrings, $95. Based on the staircase at Casa Gilardi in Mexico City. They climb the ear one step at a time, and there are no earring backs to lose.
- Cascade Lariat Necklace, $118. The other half of that staircase. It slides to whatever length the outfit needs.
- Tile Ring, $88, and Grout & Tile Ring, $95. Subway tile, on a finger. For the person who would absolutely notice the grout.
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For the friend with no piercings
Just because you don't have piercings doesn't mean you can't wear comfortable earrings.
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Adorn Cuff, $65 to $95. Slides onto the upper ear, no piercing needed, and pulls together whatever earrings they already wear.
- Lobe Lite Cuffs, $155. A comfortable interchangeable statement earring that stays all day.
- Piercing-Free Ear Stack Set, $195. A full ear stack that includes the Adorn Cuff and a pair of the Lobe Lite Cuffs, and doesn't need a single piercing.
For the one who never takes it off
They sleep in their jewelry, shower in it, and forget it's there. That's the dream.
- Dot Huggies, $65 to $95. Small, close to the lobe, and very easy to forget you have on.
- Starburst Studs, $68. The perfect everyday stud that works with everything.
- Minimal Stack Set, $145. Get the set shown in the image above!
For the bird person
Maybe they actually watch birds. Maybe they just enjoy whimsy.
- Perched Bird Earrings, $155. The bird perches and swings as they move. Quiet from across the room, a small surprise up close.
- Perched Bird Enamel Earrings, $168. The original, with the contrasting belly. Only a few left.
- Starburst Bird Earring Set, $168. Starburst Studs with a bird behind each one. Wear them together or apart.
- Bird Jackets, $118. The jackets sit behind studs they already own, which makes them a sneaky good gift for someone who already has a STUDIYO pair.
Shop gifts for the bird person
For the mid-century eye
They have opinions about lamps. Their chair has a designer's name. These pieces come from the same era.
- Starburst Studs, $68. The atomic starburst, a mid-century detail that has never once looked dated. My most reached-for pair.
- Starburst Drop Earring Set, $135. The same starburst with a drop that moves. An interchangeable set that adapts to their needs.
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Lite Necklace, $130. Featuring unique white jade and inspired by the glow of pendants. Simple clean lines for everyday wear, yet elegant to elevate their outfits.
For the ear stacker
They already have an earring they always wear but they're looking to add to it. The best gift here is one that plugs into what they have.
- Starburst Stud & Jackets Kit, $225. Studs plus bird jackets and drop jackets. One pair of studs, a lot of different ears.
- Drop Jackets, $85. Wear it behind any stud for a little movement.
- Dot Huggies, $95. A second piercing favorite!
Shop gifts for the ear stacker
The practical stuff
- Free shipping on orders over $150 to the US, Canada, UK, EU and Australia.
- Gift bag, $3 at checkout.
- Gift note: leave a note in the cart and I'll include it, so they know who it's from.
- Want to see these in person? I'll be at the Culver City Art Festival on October 10 and Markets for Makers at Broadway Pier in San Diego on October 17 and 18.
So, who's on your list this year? Email or message me who you're shopping for and I'll help you pick! The full 2026 gift guide is right here whenever you're ready.