Looking to make visions of sugarplums dance in the heads of the women you hold dear? Simone has cast some spells with her magical pencils, bringing to life a whole new range that celebrates 30 years of Simone Walsh Jewellery.

These pieces feature intricate filigree work and ethically sourced stones, making this Christmas meaningful. They show the journey of Simone's artistry from jewellery-making student to master of her craft.

To help you match the pieces to your person, our good friend and highly skilled wordsmith Kylie McShane has put together this guide.

Learn more about Australian jewellery designer Simone Walsh and discover her jewellery making history.

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Christmas gifts for the woman you love (wife, girlfriend or partner)

She's the Morticia to your Gomez, the Piggy to your Kermie, the Mary to your Percy; the woman you adore. Choosing the perfect gift is important because you don't just want her to love it; it's your life's mission to make her happy. Think fireworks, eyes shooting hearts, tears of joy and heavy on the romance.

We recommend starting with a ruby, said to represent deep, enduring love whose flame cannot be extinguished. Go all out and say "I heart you!" loudly, but with elegance you can wear every day or on special occasions.

The dainty Ruby & Silver Filigree Stacking Ring features a vivid deep pink, lab-grown ruby in a cabochon cut, surrounded by a decorative filigree-style setting. It can be matched with your favourite rings or left to shine on its own. The setting is perfectly reflected in the complementary Ruby & Sterling Silver Filigree Stud Earrings.

The silver Heart Flower Pendant Necklace with Ruby & Gold closes the circle with hearts and a flower. So you're always there, spinning around in her head just like Kylie Minogue. Even better, if your amore is born in July, ruby will be her birthstone.

Gifts for the cool Mum that sparkle like she does

Is your mum ahead of the pack; casually cool, insightful, wise and someone you can open up to like an equal? Then we reckon she deserves something a bit out of the ordinary, like this Textured Leaves & Topaz Bud Pendant Necklace. If you've been following us for a while, it may look familiar: Simone first drafted a version of this simple shape back in 2013, bringing sparkle and texture with a hammer-beaten, glittery finish.

This delicate sterling silver necklace is easily at home with all sorts of outfits. The sparkling texture and golden topaz add enough detail to make it interesting, without overwhelming the whole ensemble.

Yellow topaz, along with citrine, is the birthstone for November. Like ya mum, it is believed to represent joy and protection.

For something different, we've gone for a double match, adding Lily of the Valley Drop Earrings with Pearls and Wattle Wreath Silver Hoop Earrings. The double-up continues the theme of multi-textures, with the Wattle Wreath adding a dash of local Christmas spirit. Together they reflect the complexity of a wise and sophisticated woman.

Christmas themed gifts for the Christmas obsessed

We all seem to have that one aunt/workmate/friend whose excitement about the festive season is reflected in their ensemble. And why not? It's likely their very fave time of year. Unfortunately, Christmas-related outfits and accessories come with a time limit.

In her 30th anniversary range, Simone has made it possible to extend this window and make their dreams come true with pieces that keep them glowing with the seasonal spirit all year long.

A traditional laurel wreath inspires the Leaf Wreath Silver Necklace, which comes with or without Yellow Sapphires, depending on who you are buying for. Sapphire is the birthstone for September and signifies wisdom, prosperity and wealth, but of course you don't have to be born in September to wear it.

If the recipient prefers to be understated for the rest of the year, you could gift the more subtle, sans-sapphire piece. The bold may choose either as a key piece when layering multiple necklaces.

Each piece is beautiful in its own right and evokes memories of Christmas flora. But you don't need to stop there; you can amp up the festive theme further by adding the Leaf Wreath Silver Dangle Earrings. Let your person experience the joy of Christmas all year 'round.

A delicate gift for the eldest daughter

The strength of an eldest daughter is not to be messed with. She's used to doing the emotional labour of keeping the family together: looking after her siblings, bearing the expectation of setting a good example, and making sure everyone remembers Nana's birthday.

Christmas is a great time to remind her that not only is she appreciated but that life can be light and airy, like Simone's Monarch Butterfly Silver Pendant Necklace with Rubies.

As part of the 30th Anniversary Jewellery Range, Simone revisited her long-standing fascination with butterflies and designed this piece depicting a complete monarch butterfly in its resting pose, translating delicate wing markings into intricate spaces, elegantly cut through sterling silver.

The vivid deep pink, lab-grown ruby is July's birthstone and is also thought to signify authority, leadership, and nobility.

For something extra special, you could match the necklace with Simone's Forget-me-not Silver Drop Earrings or the Monarch Butterfly Silver Hoop Earrings — the earring double invokes a butterfly flitting about the flowers on a fine spring day.

An iconic traditional seafaring gift for your nautical bestie

In seafaring culture, a swallow tattoo was traditionally earned by a sailor after every 5,000 nautical miles travelled by sea. They are associated with travel, homecoming and safe return, a meaningful motif for those drawn by the sirens to life far from land.

So if your bestie is a bit of a pirate or loves all things nautical, you can parley straight to their heart through the gift of a Swallow Silver Aquamarine Beaded Necklace. The pale blue aquamarine beads recall the blue enamelled swallow jewellery that many of us received as babies, with aquamarine representing March birthdays in the calendar. The stone was also viewed as mermaid treasure, which, along with swallows, sailors would wear as protective talismans.

You can pair the necklace with either the Swallows Silver Drop or Swallows Stud earrings, and your salty seadog mate should be in nautical heaven. Plus, they're less painful than an old-school tattoo.

A gift for the woman you are in awe of (maybe a teacher, even, or mentor, or a mermaid)

Celebrating a woman who has made major strides in her career/life/goals etc this year or one who has overcome adversity? The Jumping Fish Silver Pendant Necklace with Sapphires is cut from polished sterling silver and features a cluster of natural blue sapphire gemstones.

This piece is inspired by the very first piece Simone ever made as a student, with jumping fish thought to honour hard work and success through determination. Like, say, building one's own jewellery company or the equivalent. The sapphires represent wisdom, truth and loyalty.

As a piece, it connects Simone's earliest experiments as a jewellery student and the designs she creates today.

The delicate cut-outs and sapphires make a great focal point for a casual or even slightly dressed-up ensemble. And while we associate fish with our Piscean friends, the sapphire is actually the birthstone for September.

It's a great match for anyone moving on up and out of the darkness. Or onwards and upwards into a bright future where the jumping becomes less about going over obstacles and more for joy. Yay!

For a closer Pisces match, also see the Jumping Fish with Aquamarine Gemstone Necklace - and don't miss the matching Jumping Fish Hoop Earrings while you're at it.

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Simone's 30th Anniversary Jewellery Range features many realised pieces to suit those you hold dearest. It's a range that reflects her growth over that period as an artist and as a human being. Discover some of the Stories Behind the 30th Anniversary Range.

We hope you have as much fun as we did looking through and finding the perfect gifts for all the wonderful women in your life. There's an abundance of choice and beauty. Happy gifting.

Looking for more ideas? Visit our Christmas Gift Guide.

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