Jewelry
Dec 12, 2020

27 Under -$500 Pieces of Fine Jewelry That Are Keepsakes For Life

by Allyson Payer

The best fine jewelry

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@lefevrediary

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A beautiful thing has happened in our day and age. Even though gold prices continue to climb, it's easier to find fine jewelry at reasonable prices than ever before. In fact, I wrote an entire story about fine jewelry brands that are almost cheaper than costume jewelry. This is thanks, in large part, to a number of direct-to-consumer brands that make investing in genuine pieces doable. You certainly won't be able to get a massive diamond for under-$500, but you can get diamonds at this price point, albeit smaller ones.

For the most part, under-$500 fine jewelry is usually on the more dainty end of the spectrum, but in my opinion, delicate pieces are the most timeless and beautiful, and you can wear them every single day. I consider myself to be well-versed on the subject of affordable fine jewelry brands, so I put together a little roundup of pieces to treat yourself or someone else to ('tis the season). Scroll to shop with me.

Stone and Strand Floating Emerald Pendant Necklace

Stone and Strand Floating Emerald Pendant Necklace ($295)

When I think of keepsakes, I think of emeralds.

Vrai Cuban Link Bracelet

Vrai Cuban Link Bracelet ($190)

A bracelet you never have to take off.

Yayoi Forest Smiley Face Necklace

Yayoi Forest Smiley Face Necklace ($394)

If this doesn't make you happy, I don't know what will.

Stone and Strand Ultra Bold Opal Ring

Stone and Strand Ultra Bold Opal Ring ($345)

This thick-band ring looks so expensive.

Wwake Pearl Collage Bracelet

Wwake Pearl Collage Bracelet ($270)

Catbird has this stocked, so you know it's cool.

Mejuri DIamonds Band

Mejuri DIamonds Band ($335)

These diamonds are surprisingly big for $335.

Mejuri Charlotte Hoop

Mejuri Charlotte Hoop ($450)

Ribbed gold is underated.

Kinn Pearl Signet Ring

Kinn Pearl Signet Ring ($400)

Yeah, you'll still want to wear this in 40 years.

Pamela Love Jasmine Balance Earrings

Pamela Love Jasmine Balance Earrings ($240)

Jasmine Tookes designed these chic hoops, so that's cool.

Laurie Fleming Jasmine Ring Mother of Pearl

Laurie Fleming Jasmine Ring Mother of Pearl ($398)

The perfect thing to stack with all of your other delicate rings.

White Space Diamond Hug Earrings

White Space Diamond Hug Earrings ($295)

Get to know this on-the-rise brand.

Jennie Kwon Baby Deco Ring Pearl

Jennie Kwon Baby Deco Ring Pearl ($406)

This looks vintage and always will.

Kinn Petite Link Chain Bracelet

Kinn Petite Link Chain Bracelet ($280)

Paperclip links are so modern and cool.

Verlas Primrose Studs

Verlas Primrose Studs ($367)

The sparkle on these beauties is intense.

Stone and Strand Elliptical Pearl Huggies

Stone and Strand Elliptical Pearl Huggies ($250)

Natural pearls are the coolest pearls and luckily, they're affordable.

David Yurman X Crossover Ring

David Yurman X Crossover Ring ($295)

I love that this looks like it's two rings stacked.

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