What Jewellery to Wear to a Christmas Party: Our Complete Guide

The invitations are on the mantelpiece, the fairy lights are up and a party dress is waiting patiently for its moment. Then comes the jewellery, so often left until the taxi is outside. We love helping customers style their party looks, at our events, over WhatsApp and through our personal shopper service, so we have gathered our favourite advice right here.

Why Does Christmas Party Jewellery Deserve a Little More Thought?

Party season is the one time of year when jewellery can do a little more. With candlelit rooms, cameras everywhere and simpler outfits, there is space for something that shimmers. Our golden rule, and take it from us: choose one focal point and let it lead. Statement earrings or a standout necklace, never both competing.

What Jewellery Should You Wear to a Work Christmas Party?

The office party is the trickiest invitation of the season. There may be a DJ, but your colleagues are still your colleagues. Wear one piece more than on a normal working day. A gentle step up, nothing more.

• Carolyn Sparkle Hoop Earrings: a sparkling CZ hoop, polished for dinner and pretty for the dance floor.
• CZ Circle Charm Huggie Earrings: a softer sparkle that sits close to the ear. Lovely in a second piercing.
• Circle of Life Silver Necklace: a sterling silver CZ pendant that catches the light all evening, yet still feels right among colleagues.

For everyday office styling, see our Workplace Jewellery Guide.

What Should You Wear to a Casual Christmas Get-Together?

Drinks at a friend’s house, a long pub lunch, mulled wine with the neighbours. Time to play with colour and charm.

• Sephy Gold Rondelle Necklace: three baguette-cut CZ rondelles on a gold fill chain, in seven colourways. Wear one, two or all three, fastened at 41, 44 or 46cm. Our customers tell us it earns lots of compliments.
• Gold CZ Star Charm Huggie Earrings: a sparkling star on a gold huggie. Playful and so easy to wear.
• Gold Multi Ring Hoops: for lovers of a statement earring, bold and beautifully stylish.
• Gold Cubic Zirconia Ear Cuff: sparkle with no extra piercing needed, and wonderfully on-trend.

What Should You Wear to a Formal or Black Tie Christmas Party?

This is the evening for real sparkle. Cubic zirconia comes into its own here, as its facets throw back warm, low lighting beautifully and it photographs like a dream.

• Gold Circle of Life Necklace: an elevated CZ pendant with a warm golden glow.
• Petal Dark Blue Topaz Gold Earrings: faceted navy topaz quartz in 18k gold plated sterling silver, with a 2.5cm drop on a secure stud closure. Comfortable from the first toast to the last dance.
• Tennis Bracelet: our Tia design, CZ set in 925 sterling silver links with a secure double side clip clasp. For a gentler budget, the Tania Cubic Zirconia Tennis Bracelet brings the same shimmer.
  

Which Jewellery Suits a Black or Velvet Party Dress?

Black remains the classic Christmas party dress, and against it CZ sparkle is hard to beat. The Carolyn Sparkle Hoops, the Tennis Bracelet or our Triple Cubic Zirconia Gold Stud Earrings all work beautifully. Trust us, it is a pairing that never fails.

Velvet and jewel tones call for gold, whose warmth melts into deep burgundy, forest green and midnight navy. The Becky Gold and Pearl Earrings or Diamond Style Pearl Drop Earrings give a soft, luminous finish, Green Onyx Gold Hoop Earrings flatter forest green and Black Onyx Gold Hoop Earrings add drama to burgundy or navy. 

Find more in our Stone Jewellery collection.

Your Christmas Party Jewellery at a Glance

 

How Can You Go From Desk to Party Without Changing Your Jewellery?

Our Ibiza earrings were made for going straight from desk to party: wear the huggie alone all day, then attach the charm drop as you leave.

• Gold Ibiza Earrings and Ibiza Silver Earrings: a sparkling huggie by day, a pretty drop by evening.
• Circle of Life Silver Necklace with the Tennis Bracelet: wear the necklace all day, then slip the bracelet on as you head out.

Every Flutterby piece arrives in its own anti-tarnish pouch, so extras travel safely in your handbag.

How Do You Keep Your Party Sparkle Looking Its Best?

Put your jewellery on last, once perfume, hairspray and make-up have settled. Afterwards, wipe gold vermeil and gold fill with a microfibre cloth, buff sterling silver with a silver polishing cloth and tuck each piece back into its pouch.

If you are still deciding, our personal shopper service is there to help. With free UK delivery over £75, free gift wrapping and 100-day no quibble returns on unworn pieces, you can order with confidence. 

Explore our Party Jewellery and Cubic Zirconia collections, and once the crackers are pulled, our New Year’s Eve jewellery guide is waiting. Have the loveliest time.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What jewellery should I wear to a Christmas party?

Start with the occasion. One elevated CZ piece suits a work party, colour and charm suit a casual gathering, and full sparkle suits black tie. Always pick one focal point and let it lead.

2. Is cubic zirconia a good choice for a Christmas party?

It is one of the best. CZ catches warm evening light beautifully and photographs wonderfully. Our CZ pieces are crafted in sterling silver, gold plated silver or gold fill, keeping their sparkle all night.

3. What earrings are best for a Christmas party?

Sparkle hoops or CZ huggies suit a work party, star charm huggies or an ear cuff suit casual gatherings, and Petal Dark Blue Topaz drops suit formal evenings. Wear one statement pair at a time.

4. Should I wear gold or silver to a Christmas party?

Let your dress guide you. Gold warms velvet, burgundy, forest green and navy, while silver and CZ look crisp against black and icy blues. Mixing metals works too, providing one piece leads.

5. How can I tell Flutterby jewellery is good quality?

All our sterling silver is stamped 925, and pieces over 7.78g are hallmarked, usually with our own Flutterby hallmark registered with the Assay Office. Every piece also carries our one-year guarantee.