The Feel Good Gift Guide: Jewelry That Says What You Mean

Sterling silver ib jewelry and gift pouch on red with palm fronds and gold ribbon

The best gifts aren’t the most expensive ones. They’re the ones that say something.

This has always been the heart of our designs. Our name for what we make, Feel Good Jewelry, came from a customer who told us a piece simply felt good against her skin. Every collection since has been designed around a feeling worth carrying with you: gratitude, strength, love, a fresh start, a connection to home.

So this season, instead of shopping by necklace or bracelet, start with one question: what do you want to tell them?

Every piece of jewelry below is handmade by Whealan in our St. Croix workshop, in sterling silver or 14 karat gold. Many pieces are made to order, so please allow up to 2 weeks, and order by Tuesday, December 8 for Christmas delivery.

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Gold spiral pendant worn on a fine chain

For the giver in your life

“Thank you for everything.”

For the mother, mentor, friend or teacher who has given more than they’d ever ask back. A daily reminder, every time it catches the light, that someone noticed.


Strength Bracelet and Pamoja Bracelet in sterling silver, worn at the water’s edge

For the one who carried a hard year

“You’re stronger than you know.”

For the person who made it through a hard year with grace: a loss, a caregiving season, a long climb.

Read the story behind the Aya Bangle →


Sterling silver Lotus pendant on driftwood with tropical flowers

For brave beginnings

“Here’s to your next chapter.”

For graduations, new jobs, new homes, new babies and brave beginnings of every kind.

Why we call the lotus the flower of becoming →


Two linked arms stacked with gold ib bangles on the beach at sunset

For partners, sisters and best friends

“You’re my person.”

For the people who feel like family. Pamoja is Swahili for “together.”


Twisted sterling silver West Indian Bangle on a wood slice

For anyone who loves St. Croix

“Bring the island home.”

For anyone who left a piece of their heart on St. Croix, or who calls the Virgin Islands home.

Read the history of the West Indian Bangle →


Fan Coral pendant and earring in sterling silver on driftwood

Gifts that do good twice

Gifts that give back

A portion of these collections supports conservation and community work here in the Virgin Islands: S.E.A. Life environmental education, coral reef restoration and Trees That Feed.


Man wearing a stack of ib men’s bracelets and rings

Understated, everyday, meaningful

For him

Bracelets he’ll wear every day, from solid cuffs to easy links. Meaningful, without needing to explain themselves.

Shop all men’s pieces on our For Him page →

Kris welcoming customers at the ib designs counter in Christiansted

Still not sure?

An ib designs gift card lets them choose the piece that speaks to them. And if you’re on island, stop by our shop in Christiansted. We’re happy to help you find the right piece, and the right words to go with it.

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Hear it first this holiday season

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With love from St. Croix,
Kris and the ib family

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