7 Gifts for Friends and Family Members With Annoyingly Good Taste

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I won’t name names, but I will say there are a few people looming large in my family and my social circle who make gift-shopping incredibly challenging. It’s not because they’re difficult people (quite the opposite, in fact)—they just have irritatingly excellent taste. In past years, that’s led me to shopping malls, flea markets, and the brink of several gifting-related nervous breakdowns in pursuit of the perfect presents for these picky people I hold near and dear.

And while I won’t say all that trouble wasn’t worth it, I will say that this time around, in the name of preserving my sanity and reclaiming my precious free time, I’m changing up my manic shopping strategy. In the end, it was surprisingly easy—I just thought of the one thing even my most difficult-to-shop-for friends have in common. The answer? Really, really good jewelry that keeps even their most simple looks stylish.

So grab your to-gift list and let’s get started—these are the gift picks from Kay Jewelers that I’m adding to cart for these tricky types.

For the Chicest Friend in Your Orbit

For the Cousin WHO’s never without her hoops

For the BFF Who Deserves a New Friendship Bracelet

For the Older Sister Who’s Always Been a Bit High-Maintenance

For the Family Friend You Refer to as “Auntie”

For the Grandma Who Loves a Wrist Party

For the Mom Who Likes to Keep Things Simple

Still have a few more people to shop for? Visit Kay Jewelers for more editor-approved gift ideas and start making jewelry a part of your special memories to come.

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