21 affordable jewelry brands where you can find luxury-grade pieces on a budget
Here are the best affordable fine jewelry brands we tested. Find reviews on our favorite tarnish-proof earrings, lab-grown diamonds, and more.
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Lauren Sánchez wore an $18,000 necklace with a hidden message to share details about her trip to space
Lauren Sánchez wore a diamond necklace meant to bring her luck while sharing details about her Blue Origin space flight with an all-women crew.
Tom Brady casually wore a $3 million watch recently, and you probably missed it
Tom Brady may be known as a football star, but he's a watch collector too. He recently showed off the $3 million timepiece he wore for the Super Bowl.
We put Ana Luisa's tarnish-proof jewelry to the test — its gold-plated and 10k gold pieces have held up against showers, sweating, and everyday wear
Ana Luisa's jewelry is made from recycled hypoallergenic metals and lab-grown gems. The gold pieces have held up well, but we're not fans of the styles made from stainless steel.
Nontraditional wedding rings are becoming more popular, and there's one style you might see everywhere in 2025
As engagement rings become more unique and custom, so do wedding bands. Wavy styles, for example, are now taking the place of some classic bands.
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Ivanka Trump wore over $1.1 million worth of diamond jewelry at Donald Trump's inauguration
Ivanka Trump accessorized gowns by Oscar de la Renta and Givenchy with diamond jewelry from Leviev.
British Airways sues airport handlers for $1.2 million after almost 20 pounds of gold jewelry went missing
British Airways was contracted to fly the gold from Bahrain to Chicago. When the plane arrived in Chicago, the gold went missing.
We tried Heaven Mayhem's celeb-favorite earrings, and they're both cuter and more lightweight than you'd expect
The chunky earring trend is having a renaissance thanks to Heaven Mayhem and its sculptural, vintage-inspired pieces.
8 jewelry trends that are in for 2025 and 3 that are out, according to stylists
Professional stylists are shedding some light on all the jewelry trends they think will be in an out this year, from mixing metals to designer pieces.
6 of the biggest engagement ring trends you'll see in 2025, according to a private jeweler
Elongated diamonds, thicker bands, and colorful stones are going to be popular in 2025, according to private jeweler Anna P. Jay.
We tested Mejuri jewelry to see if it can withstand everyday wear — years later, we're still impressed
Mejuri is a popular affordable fine jewelry brand, but its quality is highly contested online. Our style editors review what its pieces are like to wear.
The jewelry brands 'it girls' will be shopping at this holiday season
Luxury shoppers love classic jewelry brands like David Yurman and Cartier, but they're also into newer places like Retrouvaí and Catbird.
Mejuri Cyber Monday sale: Our style editor's top picks for discounted diamonds, 14K gold
The best Mejuri Cyber Monday deals, including discounts on diamonds and 14K gold, with 25% off sitewide when you spend $150.
Mejuri Black Friday sale: Our style editor's top picks for discounted diamonds, 14K gold
Mejuri's Black Friday sale means you can save 25% when you spend at least $150 (its best offer to date). Find discounted diamonds and 14K gold earrings.
Feeling sad? 'Dopamine dressing' could help you feel happier.
Dopamine dressing is a hack some fashion fans use to feel better via clothes. One woman shared her tips for building a wardrobe that makes you happy.
Kim Kardashian wore a nearly $200,000 necklace previously seen on Princess Diana. It isn't the only vintage piece she owns.
Kim Kardashian attended a gala in a diamond cross necklace Princess Diana previously wore. She bought it at an auction for nearly $200,000.
The lab-grown diamond boom is over
Lab-grown diamonds are becoming too mainstream, and sales are headed for a slowdown, jewelry experts told Business Insider.
The most expensive pieces in Taylor Swift's wardrobe this year, which has cost hundreds of thousands of dollars
Taylor Swift has worn a mix of luxurious diamonds, designer handbags, and trendy dresses throughout 2024 so far.
Taylor Swift unknowingly inspired a startup brand to make a luxury friendship bracelet. Now, it's her signature accessory.
Taylor Swift supported local fashion businesses while attending Kansas City Chiefs games last year. She's still wearing some of her favorite pieces.
Taylor Swift wore over $60,000 in jewelry for her return to her WAG era
Taylor Swift attended the opening game of the NFL season on Thursday, wearing designer clothes and jewelry to support Travis Kelce.