Choosing an appropriate gift for a preteen can be a difficult decision. Many toys are too young for them, whereas other items may seem unexciting and too mature for them. Selecting jewelry as a gift can solve this problem and is particularly appropriate for preteen girls. Here are some ideas for jewelry gifts that you can buy for preteens.

 

Watches

 

A watch can be an equally appropriate gift for either a boy or a girl. By the time they reach there preteen years, most children can tell the time easily. Also, parents will appreciate you giving this as a gift as it removes the excuse for not coming in on time. Buying a watch as a jewelry gift also gives you many options with regards to style and design; therefore the present can be very individual to the taste and personality of the preteen for which you are buying for.

 

Charm bracelets

 A fashionable jewelry choice for preteen girls at the moment is troll or charm bracelets. This is a fashionable item that many preteen girls have several of. They are also good as you can add different beads or charms for different occasions. Often preteen girls like collecting items and this gives them the opportunity to save their spending money to add charms and beads to their bracelet.  Similarly, if they already have a charm bracelet, then you can buy the appropriate charms or beads that fit the design and make of the bracelet that they have.

 

Earrings 

 Another idea is earrings. The majority of preteens have pierced ears, although it is wise to check first. It is also wise to buy earrings that are either solid silver or gold or are plated as some less precious metals can cause a reaction in their wearers that can lead to soreness and weeping.  Again, there are lots of different styles of earrings that are available to buy to suit the style of the recipient of the gift.

 

Chunky rings

 

Finally, bold, chunky rings are fashionable at the moment and can be bought quite cheaply as costume jewelry is more fashionable amongst preteens than fine jeweler. Also, this is a better option because many preteens are involved in physical activities that put jewelry at risk of being lost or damaged. Costume jewelry can be more easily and cheaply replaced than fine jewelry.  In the case of rings, there are styles available for both boys and girls that are available from many high street retailers.