The 13 Prettiest Pieces of Gold Jewelry, All Under $100
Image from Awe Inspired
by The Candidly Team
Gold jewelry abounds on the internet.
But finding quality pieces, and knowing where to invest, and where to save, feels purposefully confusing. Gold? Gold vermeil? PLATED or FILL? What does any of this mean? Should we just give up and buy that croissant ring on Amazon for $12 knowing it will leave our fingers permanently green?
Honestly, we don’t really care about any of the “terms.” We just want to find good, beautiful pieces that last without breaking the bank.
So, here are 13 quality pieces of gold jewelry, all under $100, that you can wear everyday.
1. The Huggies
What: Jenny Bird Teeni Toni Huggie Earrings
Why we love them: The new almost hoop we seem to reach for every day. They go with anything. They’re understated and minimal but still create a cute little ear outfit. They’re a must.
Price: $88
2. The Everyday Hoops
What: Mejuri Tube Large Hoops
Why we love them: The thinness and size are almost too perfect. And comfortable enough to wear everyday without feeling like there’s a car hanging off of your ears.
Price: $78
3. The Paperclip Necklace
What: Awe Inspired Classic Paperclip Necklace
Why we love it: Simple, feels like you’re wearing nothing at all, almost weightless. It hangs at a lovely 18 inches but is slightly adjustable if you want it to hang in a more chokery way to disguise your unsightly neck rings!
Price: $95
4. The Croissant Ring
What: Mejuri Croissant Dôme Ring
Why we love it: Yes, it’s that aforementioned trendy croissant ring. But here’s a version with a solid layer of 18k gold on top of sterling silver so it will last.
Price: $78
5. The Studs
6. The Coin Necklace
What: Sequin Constellation Necklace
Why we love it: Do we believe in astrology? No! Do we feel drawn to jewels with our astrological sign? Yes! And this one looks particularly lovely layered with the paperclip necklace above.
Price: $58
7. The Circle Ring
What: Made By Mary Meridian Ring
Why we love it: Refined and elegant, but supremely unique and almost unforgettable. Like you.
Price: $44
8. The Ear Cuff
What: Missoma Ancien Ear Cuff
Why we love it: If you’ve sort of dreamed of having a hundred piercings up your ear, but are too scared to take the plunge, this ear cuff gives you that look.
Price: $59
9. The Initial Pendant Necklace
What: Ettika Simple Crystal Initial 18K Gold Plated Necklace
Why we love it: Initial necklaces are back! Though they were never really gone for us. This one is particularly chic. Wear your own initial, your kids, your dog. Or all of them together.
Price: $45
10. The Lariat Necklace
What: Uncommon James Little Things Lariat Necklace
Why we love it: There is almost no better way to highlight your décolleté than a simple, classic lariat necklace. This one is the perfect length— low enough to gorgeously drape down your chest, without going all the way to your belly button.
Price: $68
11. The Huggies
What: Mejuri Dome Huggies
Why we love them: We’re calling it: huggies are making a comeback. And these ultra cool, thick gold versions are the exact pair to bring huggies into the modern era.
Price: $58
12. The Engraved Signet Ring
What: Brook & York Claire Signet Ring
Why we love it: Anything engravable is automatically a perfect gift for your mom/sister/aunt/mother-in-law/best friend/coworker. Or, of course, yourself.
Price: $92
13. The Layered Necklace
What: Hey Harper Born Ready Set
Why we love it: Why is it so hard to layer necklaces? The lengths are never quite right, and they just end up getting tangled and knotted. This brand has smartly done the work for us, and made a perfectly layered duo to cut out the confusion.
Price: $97
BONUS:
It wouldn’t be a true list of our ideal jewelry collection if we didn’t include a few splurges:
THIS diamond X-Ring you've always wanted.
THIS diamond cuff to throw on your otherwise naked arm when you’re off to a cocktail party or wedding.
THIS diamond eternity band you sort of wish your husband would buy for you, but you’re just going to buy yourself.
THIS delicate diamond bar necklace that will layer amazingly with almost everything else you own.
THIS diamond ear crawler that will make you feel like a celebrity on a red carpet.
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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