- Price range: $25–$4,500, with most prices in the $50–$100 range
- Shipping: Free on all orders within the US and Puerto Rico
- Return policy: Free 30-day returns
The ultimate in affordable and trendy jewelry, BaubleBar has everything from the latest jewelry trends (right now we love its enameled and two-toned gold and silver offerings) to shimmering statement pieces to wear with occasion attire, in case you’ve got a wedding in the works. It’s even got fine jewelry, including earrings sets, trendy chains, and stackable rings. Need a unique gift for your mom, sister, or teen girl? The brand is particularly known for its customizable jewelry, with a wide menu of whimsical, fun lettering and style options (including cute personalized charm bracelets).
- Price range: $10–$325, with most prices in the $50–$150 range
- Shipping: Free for orders over $50
- Return policy: Free 30-day returns
Best Fine Jewelry: Aurate
Aurate only does fine jewelry, but don’t worry: You can find so many stunners under $250, including a pretty amazing number of dainty pieces under $100. There’s no gold plating or cut corners here—just pretty, trend-minded jewelry that’ll add some sparkle to your daily stack in the form of 14- or 18-karat gold, platinum, and sterling silver. The light-as-air pieces below are a great place to start if you’re sticking to a budget.
- Price range: $48–$13,998, with many smaller pieces priced below $250
- Shipping: Free shipping and returns
- Return policy: The brand offers no-questions refunds up to 15 days after purchase and exchanges up to 30 days
Madewell is perhaps best known for its casual-cool clothes, including jean jackets, fluttery maxidresses, oversized button-downs, and leather mules. To top off these looks, consider its in-house jewelry line, which rides the line between classic and trendy. Here you’ll find mix-and-matchable huggie hoops in various stylings (like croissant and chunky), slinky herringbone chains, and statement rings—mostly favoring yellow gold and silver. The pricing is affordable, with basics like solitaire stud earrings coming in at $25, but you’d never know they cost so little. You’ll find collaborations with popular jewelry designers as well, including Kinn Studio and Agmes.
- Price range: $20–$600, with most pieces in the $25–$50 range
- Shipping: Economy shipping starts at $3 and is free for Madewell Insiders
- Return policy: Free 30-day returns
This Brooklyn jewelry brand is a mecca for dainty everything, including thin stacking and signet rings, teensy charms, and barely there chain necklaces and bracelets you’ll never want (or have) to take off. Catbird also offers engagement rings and wedding jewelry for more investment-worthy designs, and frequently collaborates with other brands and popular artists (like Boygenius and The Met) to create distinctive pieces you won’t find anywhere else.