Quick Ship Jewelry Gifts

What quick ship jewelry means

Quick ship pieces are finished jewelry with the diamonds already set, rather than designs assembled to order. When you build your own ring or earrings, a jeweler has to pair your chosen loose diamond with a setting before anything leaves the workshop. A preset, ready to ship piece skips that step, which is why it can go out sooner. The tradeoff is choice: you pick from what is already made, not from every possible pairing of stone and setting.

For most gifts that is no loss at all. Classic, simple designs are the safest thing to give someone anyway, and they are exactly what you want when there is no time to second guess.

Safe picks when you do not know a size

Go for earrings or a necklace when time is short and sizes are a mystery. Neither needs a measurement, and both are easy to wear daily. For anyone with pierced ears, diamond studs are the most universal earring there is. A bracelet is a reasonable second choice if you can quietly borrow one to measure; a typical woman's wrist takes about 7 inches. Leave rings until you know the size, since a resize adds time you may not have.

For the metal, take your cue from what the person already wears. Someone with a yellow gold watch or ring will most likely reach for yellow again, while a person who only wears white metals will be happiest with white gold or platinum. If you cannot tell, a quick look through their photos usually settles it.

The chain length that suits most people

If you are choosing a pendant, pick an 18 inch chain. It falls just under the collarbone, works with crew necks and open collars alike, and is the length people wear most often with a pendant. A shorter chain can feel snug on some necks and a longer one can vanish under a sweater, so 18 is the low-risk middle. You can compare pendant and chain styles among necklaces and pendants.

A safety net for a rushed gift

A fast purchase should not be a final one. Every order ships insured at no cost, and Rare Carat accepts free returns within 30 days, so a gift that misses the mark can go back. The shipping page explains how orders are sent. It is worth mentioning in the card that returns are free, so the recipient can enjoy the gift without worrying about whether it suits.