Five Places to Shop This Holiday Season: Meaningful Jewelry Gifts, Found in Person

The holidays are a season of connection: returning to the places we love, supporting the small businesses that shape our communities, and choosing gifts that hold meaning long after the moment they’re opened.

This year, we’re highlighting a few exceptional Dune Jewelry retail partners whose stores have become destinations in their own right. Whether you are shopping last-minute, searching for something personal, or hoping to bring home a memory from a place you adore, these boutiques offer heartfelt, unforgettable gifting experiences.

From Sedona’s red rocks to the Caribbean coast, Florida’s beloved beaches, and the charm of Long Beach Island, these retailers make finding the perfect Dune design feel as meaningful as the story it holds.

To celebrate the season, we reached out to our retail partners and asked them to share what makes their stores special, why their customers love gifting Dune, and which elements shine brightest during the holidays.

Sedona Crystal Vortex — Sedona, Arizona

300 N SR89A, Sedona, AZ 86336

What makes your store a must-visit during the holiday season?

Sedona Crystal Vortex is one of Sedona’s most beloved crystal and jewelry destinations, located steps away from world-famous energy vortexes like Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock. During the holiday season, our stores are filled with the warmth, beauty, and magic that visitors come to Sedona for… hand-picked crystals, one-of-a-kind jewelry, and gifts infused with intention.

Why does Dune Jewelry make such a thoughtful gift?

Dune Jewelry pieces are incredibly meaningful because they allow customers to hold onto the spirit of Sedona long after their stay here ends. The fact that each piece contains real earth from sacred locations like Bell Rock or Cathedral Rock makes it more than jewelry—it becomes a wearable memory, a reminder of transformation, grounding, and the beauty of the red rocks.

During the holidays, people look for gifts that carry emotional significance, not just aesthetic appeal. Dune Jewelry captures a moment, a feeling, and a place. It’s the perfect way to give someone a piece of Sedona’s energy to carry with them every day.

Which elements will be most popular this year?

The most in-demand element will definitely be sand from Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock. These iconic vortex locations hold grounding, clarifying, and renewing energy—all qualities people seek during the holiday and New Year season.

Visitors love taking home something authentic from Sedona, and nothing feels more meaningful than jewelry infused with the real red rock sand and energy of these sacred places. These pieces become even more special when they also have turquoise, creating a perfect blend that truly embodies the spirit of the Southwest—the vibrant blue of protection and truth combined with the warm, earthy red of Sedona’s landscape.

What pairs beautifully with Dune for holiday gifting?

Dune Jewelry pairs beautifully with many of our most giftable treasures. Popular holiday combinations include:

● Crystal Beaded Bracelets (our best sellers) — especially Amethyst, Citrine, and Lapis
Lazuli, which complement Dune’s natural tones while adding energetic intention.
● Microbead Bracelets — perfect for stacking with Dune jewelry for a curated, high-end
look.
● Crystal Points & Raw Stones — small, meaningful additions that enhance the spiritual
aspect of any gift.
● Sedona Vortex-Charged Crystal Bundles — our best-selling curated sets that pair
beautifully with Dune’s storytelling.
● Palo Santo, Sage & Mini Selenite Sticks — ideal for stocking stuffers and
intention-setting bundles.
● Bora Rings — handcrafted, one-of-a-kind luxury rings that elevate any gift set. Their
artisanal detail and bold design pair beautifully with Dune pieces for a truly unforgettable
Southwest-inspired gift.

Dreamstones — Trinidad & Tobago

The Falls at West Mall, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

In the heart of the Caribbean, Dreamstones blends meaningful gifting with warm island hospitality. Their team prides itself on meticulous attention to detail, a curated selection of brands, and helping shoppers find gifts for loved ones both near and abroad.

What makes your store a must-visit during the holiday season?

Dreamstones is best known for our attention to the tiniest detail during our interaction with clients. With a variety of brands to choose from, there is something for everyone on your list, including those living abroad, like our beautiful Dune pieces!

Are there festive events happening near you?

Trinidad Carnival is often referred to as ‘The Greatest Show on Earth.’ It welcomes over 40,000 visitors each year. Immediately following Christmas, tourists come to enjoy pre-Carnival festivities, culminating in Carnival Monday and Tuesday.

How long have you been a Dune partner, and what do you love most?

We have been partnering with Dune for just over one year… feels like more! There is a warmth within the Dune team. Additionally, I cannot help but beam with national pride as I explain to customers that the tan coloured element in the pieces is actually sand from Trinidad and Tobago! Every time I say it I get chills. I am so amazed by Dune’s creativity and they keep finding new ways to delight our customers!

Your top three Dune gifting recommendations?

Holiday gifts can be just checking off people on your list, or it can be so much more meaningful. Dune makes it personal and powerful. It is incredible what they can include in the pieces to make each one ‘speak to’ the recipient.

Our top recommendations:

• The 14k gold Wave Necklace is a timeless piece that can be passed through generations. Imagine gifting Mom or Grandma with this piece!

• Teachers’ gifts: every end of school term we have the honor of helping kids/parents select teachers’ gifts. The two criteria usually are affordability and meaningfulness. The Explorer Collection is perfect for this!

• Male gifting is usually the biggest challenge when trying to tick off your list. There are so many options in the Dune collection. The working Dad – cufflinks; the wine collector – wine stopper; the traveler – North Star Necklace… and so much more.

What pairs beautifully with Dune?

Clients come in for the ever-popular Pandora Trinidad and Tobago charms and invariably leave with a piece from our Dune collection. Sand from the beaches of Trinidad and Tobago included in the pieces is very hard to resist!

Shimmering Seas Jewelry & Gifts — Panama City Beach, Florida

820 S Pier Park Dr, Suite 100, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

What makes your store special during the holidays and which events can customers expect?

Our store feels like the holidays took a walk by the ocean… shimmering, joyful and full of wonder.

Festive local traditions to enjoy:

Our Center has a couple of Fun Family Annual Holiday Events:
1. “Beach Home for the Holidays” which happens in Pier Park over Thanksgiving Weekend on the next block behind our Store. They have a Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa’s Village, Campfires with Smores, local choirs, Nutcracker Ballet Performance, Panama City Symphony and Fireworks.
2. Pier Park Annual Coastal Christmas Parade Dec 13th: Festively Decorated Floats, Firetrucks, Jeeps, Marching Bands, Dance Troops and a Visit from Santa.

Why is Dune a favorite holiday gift?

It commemorates shared memories from a special place or moment and is a beautiful wearable keepsake.

What are your customers’ favorite elements?

We love the Ocean Gradient…the 3 elements are gorgeous together and look beautiful in our store with our decor and styling.

Top Dune picks:

1. Starfish Designs with our Panama City Beach Sand & Crushed Turquoise are perfect for Beach Lovers, works for Holidays and all year. Great for Shimmering Seas because our Logo has a Starfish.

2. Woven Bracelet with PCB Sand & Crushed Turquoise for Men– Masculine and so easy to put on and looks so stylish.

3. Teardrop Styles with the Ocean Gradient of our PCB Sand, Mother of Pearl and Crushed
Turquoise is so classy and timeless. Most ladies love this shape.

Our Shimmering Seas Custom Jewelry Cloths, Jewelry Pouches and Coastal Christmas Holiday Ornaments pair nicely with any piece of Dune Jewelry.

Do you have a favorite customer story?

Our customer Johnny came in on his birthday by himself; we showed him the Men’s Woven Bracelet with our Panama City Beach Sand & Crushed Turquoise. He left with the Dune bracelet on is arm and very happy. We made him feel very special, and also posted him on our social media with his new Dune purchase and wished him a Happy Birthday and thanked him for spending his Birthday with Us.

Johnny returned a couple months later and brought his friends. One friend bought him the Trinity Bracelet. Then another friend bought a Turtle Necklace & Bracelet Set. They were all very happy when they left and we had so much fun working with them.

Suncatchers’ Dream — Sanibel, Florida

The Village Shops, 2340 Periwinkle Way STE A1, Sanibel, FL 33957, United States

Voted the Island’s BEST Gift Shop

A Beloved Island Tradition

Suncatchers’ Dream has been a Dune retailer since the very beginning—back when Holly handcrafted their elements at her kitchen table. They are a legacy partner and one of our longest-standing retail families.

Their store becomes a must-visit destination during the holidays, especially during the Luminary Stroll, when the island glows with festive lights, warm drinks, and community spirit.

What makes Suncatchers’ Dream in the Sanibel area?

Suncatchers’ Dream has been voted the island’s BEST gift shop again this year! Shopping on Sanibel is the perfect afternoon and much less chaotic than the big shopping malls.

Our store is well stocked with all of the new Dune designs and the classics in addition to many other unique gifts. After you have finished your shopping, you can relax and have lunch at one of the many restaurants on island! We recommend the Over Easy Cafe next door.

Which Dune element, such as local sand or a special travel memory, do you expect to be popular over the Holidays?

For the holidays, and quite frankly all year round, we recommend the local sand and shells since they capture the essence of Sanibel and allow customers to relive their memories on this beautiful island.

And the additional accent elements like turquoise and lapis add that POP of color which speaks to the beauty of the water and the sky.

But for a REAL show stopper this holiday season, we have to recommend the new diamond designs. The sparkle paired with Sanibel sand is pure magic!

Jenna Jane’s Jewelry — Beach Haven, New Jersey

Schooner’s Wharf, 325 9th Street, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

A Holiday Destination for Summer Souls

Jenna Jane’s Jewelry is a coastal-chic boutique located in the heart of Beach Haven’s Schooner’s
Wharf on Long Beach Island. During the holiday season, our store becomes a special destination
for customers who want to reconnect with their “summertime happy place.”

So many of our visitors spend their summers on LBI, and the holidays give them the perfect excuse to return, shop local, and relive those warm memories. The boutique transforms into a festive, beach-inspired shopping haven—filled with meaningful gifts, familiar faces, and the spirit of LBI that people love coming back to year after year.

In your experience, why does Dune Jewelry make such a thoughtful and heartfelt holiday gift?

It allows customers to carry a piece of their favorite place with them. A Dune piece made with LBI sand—or any element that holds personal meaning—instantly connects someone to cherished memories, places, and moments.

It’s more than jewelry; it’s a wearable keepsake that brings people back to sunsets on the beach, family vacations, milestone moments, and the joy of summer on the island. That emotional connection makes Dune an incredibly heartfelt and thoughtful gift for the holidays.

Which Dune element do you think will be the most popular this holiday season at your store?

Here at Jenna Jane’s, we expect pieces with Long Beach Island sand to be the top-gifted choice this holiday season.

The island holds a special place in so many hearts—it’s where families vacation, where memories are made, and where people feel their happiest. Giving or receiving a piece of jewelry filled with authentic LBI sand brings those feelings right back.

Whether it’s a classic necklace, a delicate bracelet, or a statement ring, pieces featuring local LBI sand will undoubtedly be the standout favorites for holiday gifting.