2023 SKJ Gift Guide: Travel Types
Need help picking a gift for your friend, partner, or family member? I got you.
Use this globetrotting-themed gift guide to help you chose the perfect SKJ piece according to your person’s travel modus operandi!
I love traveling! It’s how I rest and gather inspiration. Have you ever traveled with a family member or friend that you just don’t vibe with along the voyage? There’s no right or wrong way to do it, but We all have different interests, goals, dream vacations and travel types!
I’ve come up with 7 globetrotting personalities and matched them to SKJ jewelry pieces to help you brainstorm your gifting plans this season.
The Travel Types:
The luxury lover
the thrifty backpacker
the road tripper
the adventure seeker
the tranquility traveler
the history junkie
the culture craver
So, without further ado, let’s get in to it! And let me know what your travel type is in the comments below.
Bon Voyage!
The Luxury Lover
They work hard and save to truly pull out all the stops on vacation. Fancy hotels, room service, big meals out at Michelin star restaurants, all-access museum passes, a shopping spree– the works! Packing light is not your forte, but they always leave room (or bring an extra suitcase!) to fill with purchases you pick up along the way.
Dream Destinations:
Paris
Dubai
Singapore
Must-have pieces:
tiny pearl huggie hoops
delicate, dainty, effortless
gold étoile du nord necklace
solid gold— can you go wrong?
pearl bar ear climbers
pearls are timeless!
chain link choker necklace
For that extra bling-bling.
The Thrifty Backpacker
The fearless fun-seeker who’s tight budget never gets in the way of an authentic experience! Flexible and spontaneous, they compile a list of free activities for all destinations on their list. No sit-down restaurants: they’re hitting the market to grab a bite and sit in the park, or, no-brainer: street food! A light packer, all they need is a clean hostel, where they make fast friends. Who knows? Maybe their new hostel buddy has a couch to crash on next trip!
Dream Destinations:
thailand
budapest
india
Must-have pieces:
eureka pin
For throwing the hair up on the go.
envie necklace-to-earrings choker
two-in-one? That’s a bargain and it saves packing space!
squiggle ear climbers
easy-breezy travel earrings.
The Road Tripper
Doesn’t matter where you go, it’s how you get there! This friend lives for the stretch of open highway and the freedom to roam. They pepper a trip with campsites and motels; classic diner meals are their favorite.
Dream Destinations:
the American Southwest
Trans-siberian Railway
Cycling tour across France
Must-have pieces:
gerald/geraldine bolo (or any OOAK bolo tie)
Timeless piece evocative of the Great American West
yucca necklace or yucca earrings
Carry desert wanderlust everywhere you go.
large crux studs
a universal, bold motif symbolizing a crossroads
The Adventure Seeker
The great outdoors and extreme sport is this friend’s outlet. Whether hiking Kilimanjaro, white-water rafting in the Grand Canyon, or scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef, they’re in it for the thrill, a stomach-dropping vista, and the good night’s sleep post-adrenaline rush.
Dream Destinations:
New Zealand
Fjords of Norway
Fiji
Must-have pieces:
pearl false septum ring
for when they want to show their edgy persona
leaf hairslide
to hold the hair back while hiking
large squiggle ear cuff
a bit of edge, but nothing dangling or hanging in the way of extreme sport.
double leaf ear climbers
same reason as the squiggle cuff, but with a natural reference
The Tranquility Traveler
For the friend who’d rather be at the beach! On the docket is rest, relaxation, and repeat. Life at home is fast-paced and full, so to recharge they crave the kind of peace and quiet one can only get from a little bit of isolation and no distractions.
Dream Destinations:
Bali
Hawaii
Tulum
Must-have pieces:
a OOAK necklace from the Ondine Collection
shell and pearl heirloom pieces to last forever
Abalone Circle Studs
Simples, clean, shell earrings design
Wave Barrette
calming waves to carry with you everywhere
The History Junkie
The one who travels to learn more about the world around them and the people who came before us. Ideally, they’d travel through time, but for now they’ll travel to the best-preserved ancient sites of the world and imagine a vibrant past. Never without comfortable shoes for the trek in situ or all day at the museum.
Dream Destinations:
Machu Picchu
Petra
Stonehenge
Must-have pieces:
large mounds studs
ancient, organic style
squiggle slide earrings
lightweight; perfect simple earrings for all day on your feet
ninlil cuff bracelet and ninlil collar
organic design, named for filipino goddess of the wind
The Culture Craver
The friend whose ideal destination is a big city full of diverse people and a diversity of activities. Trendy cafes, busy parks, and a vibrant nightlife make for great people-watching. Neighborhood excursions are based on restaurant locations (activities are basically filler until the next great meal!). They immerse themselves fully in the everyday rhythm of a new place to imagine what life would be like if they lived there.
Dream Destinations:
Tokyo
Mexico City
Istanbul
Must-have pieces:
large organic hoops
smoothest day-to-night accessory for a full day of exploring
squiggle poke pin
casual, cute look; nothing flashy because we’re trying to look like a local
Désir ear cuff
big city traveler needs some fashion-forward energy
sublime bridge cuff
for nights out on the town
