The 17 Best Affordable Jewelry Brands of 2023 | by Byrdie

That said, the jewelry landscape is vast, and with so many options, it can be difficult to find quality pieces at affordable price points. To streamline your search process, we’ve compiled a list of our favorites based on our editors’ collections, research, and expert insights from affordable jewelry designer Jill Johnson.

Jewelry can be as intimate as your personal style. Some may prefer dainty pieces, while others may gravitate towards statement jewelry items. Whichever position you find yourself in, there are common factors that you should consider when shopping for jewelry: Quality workmanship, durability, easy maintenance, and fair pricing.

Best Overall: Missoma

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A brand with an all-encompassing collection of jewelry is Missoma. They have pieces for everyone, from chains and pendants to minimal designs and fashion statements, and many under $200. The necklaces range in chain length and metal types, making it easy to find exactly what you are looking for, especially if you love to stack necklaces. 

Best Dainty: Omi Woods

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Sometimes an outfit or mood doesn’t call for a chunky jewelry piece, and Omi Woods understands that. Their dainty pieces are finely crafted and ethically handmade with fair-trade African gold. Designed for everyday wear, each style can be ordered in several metal options and chain lengths to best suit your personal taste and accommodate your budget. You can find pieces for around $80 and upwards of $3,000.

Best for Gifting: Mejuri

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Mejuri’s popularity is a testament to its quality, broad array of options, approachable pricing, and versatility. If you’re not sure what style would be best, Mejuri offers an online shopper that helps tailor your picks—a service that is exceptionally handy for the gifting season. You’ll find jewelry from around $60 to $600.

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Best Unisex: Maria Black

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If there’s something that is rare when it comes to jewelry, it is a brand that is genderless in its designs. That’s because creating a true fluidity through universal wearability can be difficult, but Maria Black masters this with ease. And, with its prioritization of recycled metals and lab-grown diamonds, its collections are forward-thinking and sustainable, too. Many pieces are even under $100.

Best Sustainable: Laura Lombardi

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Laura Lombardi has built her namesake brand by using recycled materials. The designer balances this raw industrial style, influenced by New York City, with classical art motifs from Italy to create jewelry that is always tied to a memory. Most of its pieces fall between $100 and $250 and can be worn with everything from a T-shirt and jeans to more polished nighttime looks.

Most Timeless: Oma The Label

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If there is one thing that Oma The Label excels at, it’s creating supremely crafted gold, silver, and resin jewelry that is also versatile. Toeing the line between trendy and timeless, each piece meshes with virtually any style or circumstance you can think of—a huge win if you’re in the market for pieces that you can cherish long-term. For an idea of pricing, the brand offers 18-karat gold pieces starting at $39.

Best Trendy: Notte

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Like the hottest trends, Notte’s pieces are intricate, cool, and niche. Its styles are made from a mix of metals, pearls, pendants, and charms to achieve the brand’s unique vision, inspired by cityscapes, la dolce vita daydreams, and eccentric craftsmanship. Rings, earrings, and necklaces come in at under $100.

Best Customizable: BONBONWHIMS

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You may have seen BONBONWHIMS on megastars Ariana Grande and Kylie Jenner and felt allured by the happy pops of color and creative juxtaposition of beads, pearls, and enamel. The brand offers many pre-made options, as well as customizable ones to best reflect your personality, like an initial ring where you can choose the lettering, color, and finish. Most pieces range between $100-$200.

Best Mission-Based: Awe Inspired

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This mission-driven brand channels feminine power, diversity, and social justice that showcases itself in the form of mythology-inspired designs. You will find that the jewelry (a mix of gold vermeil, sterling silver, rose gold vermeil, and precious stones) reflects elements of the Zodiac and ancient Greek myths. Like many other designers on this list, most pieces are under $200.

Best Pearls: JoeyBaby NYC

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JoeyBaby NYC has a wide selection of pieces that prioritizes quality, intricacy, and craftsmanship. Born in 2020, the brand blends metal with a unique design of freshwater pearls that is surprisingly easy to style. You can shop by price on the brand’s website, selecting picks under $40, $40 to $50, and $50 to $100.

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Most Bubbly: Brinker & Eliza

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Mother-daughter duo Brinker and Eliza Higgins put their heads and professional experiences in metalsmithing and fashion merchandising together to start a jewelry collection of fanciful designs and fair pricing. Bold chains of seashells and heart-shaped charms can always be found in the brand’s core collection and boast an impressive fan base of influencers like Arielle Charnas and Whitney Port.

Best Gold-Plated: Yoj

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There is something so bold and luxe about this London-based brand. Translated from the Hmong word for “wave,” Yoj takes inspiration from the curves of the human body and lines of nature for its gold-plated chains, charms, and pendant earrings (to name a few things).

Best Minimalist: Daphine

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Daphine was founded in 2018 by two friends who shared a love for uncomplicated design that’s inherently versatile. Their little luxuries are so classic and will quickly become your most treasured daily companions. Many pieces are under $200.

Best for Sensitive Skin: Tini Lux

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To ensure comfort on even the most sensitive skin, Tini Lux crafts its styles in biocompatible titanium and offers a good bang for your buck, with extra savings from promotions offered throughout the year. Tini Lux offers a loyalty program that offers rewards based on a points system, and it’s also a great shop for gifts under $200.

Best for Maximalists: Mayol

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If you’re a sucker for glamorous charms with a campy twist, then the women-run brand Mayol is perfect for you. It’s favored by maximalistas like Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid for its colorful charms and chunky gold-plated chains. For an idea of pricing, you’ll find earrings for around $50 and necklaces for around $200.

Best Gold-Filled: BYCHARI

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Established in 2012, BYCHARI is a reflection of designer Chari Cuthbert’s approach to effortlessly elegant style. Each handmade piece is designed for women who appreciate simplicity and wearability. Most, if not all, her pieces are gold-filled or made from 14K gold to achieve a combination of quality and durability. You’ll find a wide range of styles from around $200 to upwards of $3,000.

Best for Sporty Options: Gorjana

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If your style is simple yet sophisticated, you’ll love the dainty pieces offered by Gorjana. Understated necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings are adorned with tiny diamonds, offering a touch of glitz without being at all gaudy. Every style is lightweight and comfortable to wear and ring in at anywhere from $100 to upwards of $2,000, suiting a range of budgets.