Jewelry

Best Stud Earrings

The best stud earrings here run from gold and sterling silver to embellished pairs, including Sydney Evan's ladybug and evil eye studs.

Statement Earrings: When One Piece Is the Outfit

Statement earrings that are the whole outfit: 40 styles from Marco Bicego, Nadri, Ettika and Roberto Coin, $32 to $11,050.

Pendant Necklaces: One Charm, Worn Daily

Pendant necklaces to wear daily: 44 styles from Sydney Evan, David Yurman and Temple St. Clair, priced $50 to $7,550.

Layered Necklaces: How to Stack Without Tangling

How to layer necklaces without tangling: 40 chains and beaded styles from Marco Bicego, Ettika, Lagos and Roberto Coin.

Best Gold Bracelets: The Wrist, Kept Simple

The best gold bracelets, kept simple: 40 styles from Marco Bicego, Sydney Evan and David Yurman, priced $104 to $11,550.

Best Stacking Rings: Rings That Work Together

The best stacking rings that work together: 40 bands from Ana Luisa, David Yurman and Moon & Meadow, $50 to $7,200.

Statement Rings: One Ring, Nothing Else

Statement rings worn alone: 40 styles from Marco Bicego, Ana Luisa, Lagos and Alberto Milani, priced $54 to $5,530.

Pearl Jewelry: Pearls Without the Twinset

Pearl jewelry without the twinset: 40 necklaces and earrings from Nadri, Ettika, Lagos and Sydney Evan, $28 to $7,290.

Best Everyday Jewelry

The best everyday jewelry makes getting dressed easier instead of creating a second outfit to coordinate.

Best Drop Earrings: Marco Bicego Gold and Pearl Styles

The best drop earrings move when you do, and these are Marco Bicego designs in 18K gold with sapphire and diamond details.

Earrings Under $500

Earrings under $500 change an outfit fast. Shop embellished pairs, hoops and drops by weight, scale and fastening rather than sparkle alone.

Earrings Under $300

Earrings under three hundred dollars are the sweet spot for trying a new proportion without making the accessory carry an unreasonable burden.

The Earrings Edit

The earrings edit is about finding the few pairs that can make a plain outfit feel finished without taking over your face.

Necklaces: How I Layer Chains, Pendants and Statement Pieces

The necklaces worth buying are the ones that give an outfit a point of focus without making the neckline impossible to style.

Necklaces Under $500

Necklaces are the easiest way to make a familiar outfit feel considered, but layering them only works when the lengths and moods have somewhere to go.

Earrings Under $250

Earrings under two hundred and fifty dollars are the rare accessory category where a small purchase can change an entire face.

Necklaces Under $250

Necklaces under $250 for building a layered collection: one chain, one pendant, then a piece with a different length or texture.

Necklaces Under $300

Necklaces under $300 are where I would start if the goal is to make a simple outfit look considered without turning the jewellery into a performance.

Best Bracelets: The Bracelets Edit

The best bracelets edit the wrist without taking over: 40 styles from Ettika, Shashi, Bracha and MEGA, priced $30 to $290.

Building A Jewelry Collection From Zero

Building a jewelry collection from zero is easier when the first pieces have different jobs.

Diamond Tennis Bracelets and Necklaces: How to Compare

How to compare diamond tennis bracelets and necklaces by carat weight. Shop 68 from Vrai, Sydney Evan and Lana Jewelry, up to $89,000.

Jennifer Behr: Hair Pieces and Bridal Jewelry

Jennifer Behr hair pieces and bridal jewelry: 130 collars, earrings and headpieces, priced $142 to $848.

Buying Jewelry Meant to Be Inherited

Jewellery meant to be inherited is a different purchase from jewellery meant to be loved.

What Makes a Piece an Heirloom

Expensive and heirloom are not the same category. The difference sits in construction, repairability and whether the design will still read in fifty years.