All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, we may earn affiliate revenue on this article and commission when you buy something. To many, high quality, affordable jewelry may seem like an oxymoron. Among high-end fine jewelry offerings and high-street designer dupes, the middle ground may be hard to spot. Luckily, we’ve done the legwork. Today, there are plenty of jewelry brands offering quality pieces that won’t break the bank.
Whether you’re searching for everyday essentials, like stackable rings, hoops, and chain necklaces, that graciously won’t turn your skin green, or costume-level styles with a bit more character, you don’t need to spend a fortune to find your perfect piece. Quality, of course, is key. The innovative materials and techniques of today’s modern brands create affordable jewelry that is durable and, with proper care, can last for years.
Having purchased our share of styles that failed to last the season, over the years we’ve learned a few tricks of the trade. Gold vermeil, for example, is a less expensive, but still great-looking, alternative to solid gold. And for those on the hunt for a bit of sparkle, plenty of brands are making stunning designs with cubic zirconia. If your budget is a bit higher, lab-grown stones offer a more affordable alternative to mined diamonds.
Explore all of our favorite affordable jewelry brands
Explore all of our favorite affordable jewelry brands in the edit below. Lié Studio
Lié Studio creates elegant pieces that are timeless yet modern. Add these to your everyday essentials to elevate your capsule wardrobe, or pair with an elegant evening look. Mejuri
Mejuri is a crowdpleaser that’s seemingly worn by everyone. It’s no surprise, though, as it offers great affordable alternatives to everyday fine jewelry.
Completedworks
Completedworks has long been a favorite here at Vogue. Its pieces offer a unique twist on the classics and many live within a $300 price limit. Jenny Bird
Jenny Bird is one of our go-to’s for beautiful, chunky metals and sleek shapes. These pieces are perfect for any occasion and will surely turn heads. Laura Lombardi
We love Laura Lombardi for great quality chains in the coolest styles and at affordable price points.
Check out her earrings and rings as well for jewelry box essentials. Faris
Faris makes bold, one-of-a-kind pieces in unique shapes. If you’re looking for abstract, artful jewels to add to your collection, these are a must-buy. Mounser
To all the stackers looking for fun, funky rings, Mounser has a great portfolio of bits to add to your collection. On the other end of the jewelry spectrum, its metal pieces are super sculptural and elegant.
V. Bellan V.Bellan offers pieces for everyone,
V. Bellan
V.Bellan offers pieces for everyone, with a vast product range that includes custom made-to-order and fine jewelry in solid gold, as well as seasonal collections of fashion jewelry that is more accessibly-priced. Panconesi
We love Panconesi for its edgy, unique designs. Layer a bunch to make a statement, or stick with a single statement like this ear cuff for a pared-back yet distinctive look.
Agmes
If you’re a fan of sculptural metal jewelry, you must be well acquainted with NYC-based jewelry brand Agmes, sought after for its unique designs featuring pearls, sterling silver, gold vermeil, and glass elements. Simuero
Co-founders Rocío and Jorge design and create each Simuero piece themselves in their workshop in Spain. All pieces are made-to-order and crafted from recycled materials with tools
Ben-Amun
Ben-Amun boasts a vast product offering with a wide range of styles—chunky metals, fun beads, beautiful Victorian charm bracelets—and a little something for everyone. Founder and designer Isaac Manevitz handcrafts the pieces at the brand’s atelier in the New York City Garment District. Monica Vinader
London-based jeweler Monica Vinader creates affordable, yet classically elegant staples with quality in mind.
Here you’ll find great everyday staples won’t break
Here you’ll find great everyday staples won’t break the bank. Missoma
Missoma creates fashion-forward jewelry with quality in mind. It offers a mix of classic essentials and fun statement pieces to diversify your jewelry box, without needing to overspend. Keane
If you’re a fan of funky, colorful bits and baubles, check out NYC-based jewelry brand Keane. Here you’ll find what may appear as glass sculptures in wearable form.
Find cool shapes and a range of funky hues that are great for color-coordinating. Lizzie Fortunato
Lizzie Fortunato captures summertime ease with colorful pieces in beachy tones and materials. Find the perfect vacation jewels, or your new favorite spring and summer bits, below. By Alona
Inspired by her father’s fine jewelry creations, Alona Shelemy went on to create By Alona out of a passion for jewelry design.
The product lineup includes an array of pieces from sculptural earrings to medallion necklaces to pearl and coral bracelets. Kenneth Jay Lane
Kenneth Jay Lane is a classic loved by many for its elegant evening jewels, but they have great everyday pieces as well like these chunky gold hoops and this pearly strand. Éliou
A one-stop shop for creative, eclectic beads and pendant necklaces, Éliou remains a summertime favorite.
Anni Lu A great brand to check out
Anni Lu
A great brand to check out for vacation accessirues. Anni Lu makes beautiful pieces that pair perfectly with a bikini and an airy cotton dress. Fallon
Fallon offers great, classic layering pieces and some stunning crystal jewels for when you need to add a bit of sparkle. Miansai
Jewelry is certainly genderless, but for those looking for affordable pieces that skew a bit more masculine, Miansai is one of the top contenders.
Paola Sighinolfi
Interesting abstract pieces that serve as wearable art, we love Paola Sighinolfi’s use of textures and shapes. Hermina Athens
Inspired by Greek mythology and handcrafted in Athens, Hermina Athens pieces are each imbued with meaning. Wolf Circus
Handcrafted in Vancouver, Wolf Circus has a large product offering for both men and women that’s both playful and classic—shop beaded necklaces, mixed-material earrings, and more.
Mondo Mondo
Los Angeles-based Mondo Mondo which, derives its name from the Italian word for “world”, creates mystical, regal jewelry with a distinctly modern feel. Roxanne Assoulin
New York based Roxanne Assoulin is known for joyful stacks of rainbow beads, charms, and jewelry that makes you smile. Chan Luu
Chan Luu’s elegant, organic-feeling pieces often feature natural materials and playful charms.
David Yurman A stalwart in the American jewelry
David Yurman
A stalwart in the American jewelry industry, David Yurman’s classic cable pieces, cool chains, and twisted earrings never go out of style. Stone & Strand
Women-founded NYC label, Stone & Strand, offers ethically-kup. Martha Calvo
Miami designer, Martha Calvo, blends uptown polish and downtown edge. Think chunky chains, pearls and playful charms built to mix
Loren Stewart
Known for vintage-inspired gold pieces, Loren Stewart makes jewelry with a unique, rebellious edge. Jennifer Behr
Jennifer Behr’s handcrafted jewelry and hair-accessories feel art-forward, sculptural and romantic. Uncommon Matters
Uncommon Matters fuses unexpected materials (think wood, silver, lacquer) into architectural jewellery that feels more gallery piece than accessory.
Annika Innez
Minimal surfaces meet sculptural glass and recycled materials in Annika Inez’s quiet designs. Shashi
Shashi creates feminine, often gem-embellished jewelry at a loveable price. Julietta
Julietta makes vintage-inspired sculptural jewelry with a modern edge, inspired by the likes of Lacroix and Schiaparelli. Gorjana
California-based label, Gorjana, makes wearable everyday pieces – great for layering and wearing on repeat.
Ana Luisa
Ana Luisa is a sustainability-first, direct-to-consumer brand, making quality, eco-conscious jewelry accessible.
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