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Sparkly gift guide: $50-$100.

Welcome to day #3 of my graduated jewelry gift guide! Today: pretties from $50 – $100.

For options at different price points, please see my past gift guides: under $25 and $25-$50.

For more gift ideas, please check out my past store profiles, my guide to camphor glass jewelry, and past Ebay and Etsy posts. As always when shopping online, please pay attention to shipping charges, read return policies, and make sure that any bling you buy is the right size. My jewelry sizing cheat sheet can help.

Kendra Scott Pink & Purple Gwen Earrings: $80
Kendra Scott Pink & Purple Gwen Earrings: $80
 I adore these. Kendra Scott makes fabulous jewelry, and this

pair of earrings is just too fun. So bright and happy.

C. Wonder's Pave Forget Me Knot Bangle: $58.00
This is a really fun twist on a standard sparkly bracelet.

This baby would spice up any arm party.

 Ayana Designs Three Crystal Drop Earrings: $70

These are beyond fabulous.

Alexis Bittar 'Diamond Dust' Skinny Hinged Bracelet: $97.49
This statement bangle from Alexis Bittar is 50%.

If you want it, buy it right now. This is an amazing deal.

Vintage Art Deco Ring. Filigree with Brilliants: $80, antique
Let me put it this way: if this were my size, I would have bought it already.
 Catbird's Oval Pyrite Necklace in gold ($62).

Simple and beautiful.

Custom yellow gold vermeil delicate cherry blossom sakura ring: $93

Custom yellow gold vermeil delicate cherry blossom sakura ring: $93

This ring is lovely and I adore it. It’s available in silver and gold,

with differently colored center stones, or with no center stone.

This bracelet is contemporary and Decofabulous. My lust for it is severe.

Sparkly gift guide: $25 and under.

Welcome to the first edition of Diamonds in the Library’s holiday gift guides! I’m a little late for Hanukkah (or right on time, depending on which night you want to give gifts!) but there’s no bad time of year to give the gift of jewelry.

Jewelry is one of the most dependable gift choices, as long as you understand the taste of the person you’re buying it for. I love receiving jewelry from people I care about – every time I wear it I’m reminded of the person who bought it for me and the fact that I matter to them.

For more gift ideas, please check out my past store profiles, my guide to camphor glass jewelry, and past Ebay and Etsy posts. As always when shopping online, please pay attention to shipping charges, read return policies, and make sure that any bling you buy is the right size. My jewelry sizing cheat sheet can help.

Beautiful jewelry can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Today we’ll be looking at pretties that cost less than $25.  I’ll be inching upwards in price with each new gift guide – tune in tomorrow for $25-$50.

BaubleBar Azure Hexa Bangle: $24
This BaubleBar bracelet stands out in every way – shape, color, and texture.
It looks far more expensive than it is. Also comes in green.
Simple Glitter Diamond pendant: $11.50

This lovely little necklace would add a pinch of sparkle to any outfit.

14K Gold Fill Stacking Rings - Skinny Minnies (Set of 4): $24
I do love the look of tiny stacking rings, and these gold
“skinny minnies” look like they’d be perfect.
BaubleBar Rainbow ID Bracelet: $22


BaubleBar Rainbow ID Bracelet: $22
What a cute way to add a little pizazz to an outfit.

Sophia Chandelier earrings: $23

Sophia Chandelier earrings: $23
These classic, lacy earrings are destined to become a wardrobe staple.
Turquoise Gold Studs - Tiny Post Earrings: $22

These are simple but beautiful, with their bright color and lacy gold edging.

Jeweliq pave triangles strand: $22

Jeweliq pave triangles strand: $22
How fun is this one? A great staple – I’ve seen similar things for much more money.

 

Moroccan Hoop Earring: $11.50

These are wonderful everyday earrings – they’d be great with business casual outfits.

Blu Bijoux Gold Eye Glass Necklace: $18 

This is very silly but I love it. Kate Spade made a necklace with a pendant like this a while ago,
but that one was rather large and chunky and this one is delicate.
Buy it for your favorite librarian, editor, or bespectacled buddy.

Come back again tomorrow to see the next tier of the Diamonds in the Library gift guide: pretties from $25 to $50!

Store profile: Sweet Heirloom Vintage on Etsy.

I’ve never bought anything from Australian Etsy store Sweet Heirloom Vintage, but I really enjoy looking at what they have to offer. The seller provides multiple pictures of each item, including a picture of each ring on an actual finger, which I love. She also includes lots of information about each piece, including specific measurements.

As with any online shopping, please don’t forget to make sure that the pretties you’re admiring are the right size before you pull the trigger. My jewelry sizing cheat sheet can help.

Please click here if you’d like to read my guide to buying jewelry on Etsy.

Here are some of my favorites – although there are so many pretty things, I really recommend you check them out yourselves.

Decadent Vintage Art Deco Engagement or Dress Ring. Baguette Sapphires, Diamonds, 18K White Gold. Quality Ring loaded with Sparkle and Style

Vintage Engagement Ring. Cushion Cut & Rose Cut Diamonds. Cluster Daisy Design. 9K Gold and Platinum. Adorable.

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