If there’s one thing that stands in the way of owning beautiful pieces of jewelry, it’s the price point. Like many of the finer things in life, the most exquisite and sought-after jewelry pieces are incredibly expensive and unfortunately out of reach of the pocketbooks of most of us.
That shouldn’t ever stop us from wanting jewelry. Jewelry is such a fabulous way to express style and add the finishing touch to an outfit. No women’s wardrobe is complete with jewelry! Every woman deserves something beyond an engagement ring and wedding band and especially if she is single, of course.
We can covet a showy diamond ring, a chain bracelet dripping with gold and gemstone charms, or a pair of swanky drop earrings we see on A-list celebrities but we can achieve similar looks with more affordable jewelry.
The beauty of fine jewelry is its accessibility. There is something for everyone at every price point. You can find stunning diamond pendants, rose gold bangles, and gorgeous diamond stud earrings to suit all budgets which are great news when looking for holiday gifts for loved ones.
You don’t have to go to Amazon or eBay to find a pair of white gold and amethyst dangle earrings or a sterling silver anklet because online jewelry retailers have collections of wonderful jewelry of superb quality and fine craftsmanship.
Here is a gift guide of bestsellers and trending pieces you can buy for under $300.
Initial Pendant Necklace
Jewelry that features initials or full names has been a popular choice among stylish women ever since the Carrie necklace blew up in the original run of the iconic TV show Sex And The City. Thanks to the recent reboot series, initial pendants are very much back in vogue everywhere and not just among New York fashionistas and socialites!
What we love about this piece of jewelry is that it is super versatile and will always look good. It will suit anyone except those who have a passion for yellow gold.
Made from sterling silver and made more durable by platinum bonding, each letter has been designed to be more stylish than a standard capital letter and is embellished by simulated diamonds.
It’s a great achievement of jewelry-making art as it gives the impression of looking a lot more expensive than it is.
*All initials are available.
Simple Platinum Plated Chain Necklace
This is a fantastic gift choice for Christmas because the chain gives a white gold appearance but for a fraction of the cost that 14 karat gold would be.
The simple but elegant vibe of this chain necklace makes for an elegant and versatile gift for the holiday season or any other special occasion.
A simple chain necklace can act as the base piece for a more elaborate and interesting look. The wearer might add a pendant or use it in a layered look. We’re sure you’ll have noticed just how popular jewelry layering has become in recent years. It is also simple enough to coordinate with anything from a cuff bracelet to a peridot cocktail ring. And the best thing? The affordable price!
Heartbeat Ring
From a distance, this ring just looks like a beautiful line of pavé diamonds on a silver band, but when you take a closer look, you will see that the design represents a line as seen on a heartbeat monitor. This makes it a perfect gift to present to the woman that you love for Christmas or a romantic occasion like a birthday or Valentine’s Day.
Of course, the heartbeat and display of loving affection don’t just have to be something that is shared between romantic partners. You could just as easily gift it to your best friend, your mother, or any other person in your life that means a lot to you.
Classic Huggie Hoop Earrings
This pair of earrings is a true essential in any woman’s jewelry collection and just as stunning for a formal outfit as a casual one. The trick to building a timeless and strong jewelry collection is to make sure that it is filled with pieces that can stand the test of time and can work with several different looks and these certainly fit the bill.
Encrusted with simulated diamonds, the earrings boast a luxurious design with a price tag far lower than you would expect from their visual impact.
Something that you can be confident of is that huggie earrings are never going to go out of style, which means that giving them as a gift will ensure years’ worth of wear even as fashion trends change over time.
Infinity Charm Necklace
Who says charms should only be confined to bracelets in jewelry? Though charm bracelets are the most popular way to display meaningful trinkets on your body, necklaces are also a stylish way to showcase more of your character with customized and personalized charms.
The infinity symbol is popular across all forms of jewelry, not only for the hopeful message that it holds but also for its beautifully sinuous curves.
If you want to let somebody know that your love and affection for them is going to last forever, then what better way to show it than gifting them something that features the symbol that stands for eternity? This can be the love between partners, between a mother and child, between two best friends ... any kind of strong partnership that you can think of!
London Blue Topaz Ring
No jewelry collection is complete without a statement ring or two, and this ring in particular is a real beauty. There is something about the vivid blue topaz gemstone that immediately draws the eyes to the ring, which makes it the perfect choice for anybody who is hoping to be the center of attention at an event!
Blue gemstones are always a great choice because they complement pretty much every type of skin tone, and they can be harmoniously paired with other gemstone colors in other pieces of jewelry. The halo of simulated diamonds makes the ring a great piece to wear with a diamond necklace or even better, a diamond bracelet.
If you like the style of the ring but would prefer to buy it featuring a different gemstone, then why not consider picking the stone that accompanies the zodiac sign (birthstone) of your recipient? It makes for a simple and effective way to make the jewelry much more personal and intimate.
Chain Bracelet
Who wouldn’t love to see this dangling from their wrist? More than just a simple chain bracelet, its eye-catching design features a six-channel set of simulated diamonds in two sizes.
Again, it’s a testament to this collection’s ability to produce stunning-looking jewelry at an affordable price that looks a whole lot more expensive. The platinum-bonded sterling silver will hold its own against any white gold or platinum piece and is of better value than gold-plated silver. The diamonds may be simulated but they have enough sparkle and shine for anyone.
The marvelous thing about the choices above is that they are all made from sterling silver bonded with platinum. This makes it easy for you or your gift recipient to build a collection of coordinating pieces at a reasonable cost. There are lots of different pieces of jewelry in this fabulous collection on Diamond and Design so no one will be lost for lack of choice.
