Hey guys, here's a helpful PSA: As a gift, a great piece of jewelry rarely disappoints. So we figured we'd take some of the guess work out of it, and make the ultimate cheat sheet for narrowing in on the sites that best serve different tastes and sensibilities. Truly, it's hard to go wrong.
All of the pieces here are photographed
on fantastical backgrounds—plus they have really good engagement rings (hint hint). Antique Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring, $7,900
on fantastical backgrounds—plus they have really good engagement rings (hint hint). Antique Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring, $7,900
Run by two sisters
with exquisite taste,
this NYC-based enter-
prise offers undeniably
gorgeous stuff. Heirloom Acrostic
Charm Necklace, $350
with exquisite taste,
this NYC-based enter-
prise offers undeniably
gorgeous stuff. Heirloom Acrostic
Charm Necklace, $350
Located in a far-flung corner of Red Hook, Brooklyn, Russell Whitmore's shop is one of the prettiest around: And his prices are super reasonable.
1930s Art Deco Ruby Ring,
18K White Gold, $1,750
18K White Gold, $1,750
Based out of Britain (thus, the strangely off-kilter price tags), you can snap up offbeat and on-trend pieces here for about $20.
ASOS Hands Holding Stone Collar Necklace, $26.96
Affordable costume
jewelry is the calling
card of this recent
launch: It's all colorful, oversize, and imminently collectible. invitations, too. Versaille Dye Gem Earrings, $94
jewelry is the calling
card of this recent
launch: It's all colorful, oversize, and imminently collectible. invitations, too. Versaille Dye Gem Earrings, $94
Many of the big guys in costume jewelry design sell here, from Dannijo to Erickson Beamon and Fenton.
Confetti Fringe Earrings, $408
Everything from this eponymous collection is incredibly well-priced (much of it rings in for under $50) and feels it was hard-won at some cool flea market.
France and Hammer Necklace, $35
This fabled home design emporium also has a stellar array of jewelry— much of it as globally-influenced as the furniture upstairs.
18k yellow gold ring with pink tourmaline, $1,175
Occupying a cozy corner in the Brentwood Country Mart, everything here is super pretty—and a little tough, I.e., a ruby ring is likely a rough-cut.
18K yellow gold ruby baby stack ring, $367
Based out of the Pacific NorthWest, the goods here hit every pricepoint: $4,000 earrings sit next to $100 necklaces.
Lucky Bamboo Necklace, $58
The premise here is simple, but cool: They offer limited-edition, highly-covetable pieces from up-and-coming designers, one pop-up shop at a time. It makes for instant collectibles.
Fete Collection Necklaces by Alyson Fox, $50-$65
Based out of Dallas, this boutique's scope might be relatively small, but it's totally on-point and trust-worthy, from the cocktail dresses on the racks to the colorful Tom Binns necklaces in the cases.
Tom Binns Painted Tiered Necklace, $365
Everything at this New York City clothing boutique is architectural and cool, and the jewelry follows suits: Under-the-radar lines like Husam el Odeh and Samma abound.
Multi Ceramic/Brass Bead Necklace, $575
Lauren Manoogian cut-out cuffs and Iacoli & McAllister triangulated necklaces typify the offerings at this pace-setting, warehouse-like space in Seattle.
Lizzie Fortunato Medicine Woman Necklace, $293
Bug-shaped Made Her Think rings and All for the Mountain bronze bangles keep us coming back to this well- conceived site pretty much daily.
Crystal bullet necklace, $310
This web-only enterprise is getting to some of the most interesting new brands first: There are Netti Kent pendants in the shape of coral and Nora Macleod's knitted necklaces.
Laura Lombardi Remigial Necklace, $200
