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Updated on Aug. 18, 2024
From standout rings to subtle necklaces, silver jewelry is a classic—and deserves a front-and-center spot in your jewelry collection.
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Can you ever have enough silver jewelry? We’re going with no. It doesn’t matter if you prefer statement rings, understated earrings or a wrist full of bracelets, silver jewelry is classic. If you shop for quality silver, you can amass a collection of heirloom-worthy, long-lasting pieces. (As long as you know how to properly clean silver. Don’t worry, it’s easy!)
That’s why we shopped the best jewelry brands, including jewelry on Amazon and jewelry sales, to narrow down the pieces worthy of adding to your jewelry organizer. Opt for pieces from luxury jewelry brands or equally-as-stylish affordable jewelry lines. Either way, you’ll love pairing these pieces with all kinds of outfits, including jeans and a tee to your dressiest date night look, for years to come.
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There’s more than one reason why these twisted silver earrings are one of Mejuri’s bestselling designs. (They’re one of our favorite silver jewelry brands.) These are the Goldilocks of earrings: They’re not too pricey, not too heavy, not too simplistic and not too trendy. They’re just right.
The lightweight design can be worn everyday, from your 9 a.m. meeting through late-night cocktails, since they seamlessly transition from casual outfits to professional and dressy ones alike. The nearly entirely pure silver design ensures they won’t bother your ears, even if you have sensitive ears.
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Some buyers say the backings aren’t strong enough
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Whether you like to wear one simple silver ring or rock fingers full of cocktail rings, this Linjer criss-cross design is a cool addition to your ring collection. You can’t beat the cost of this dainty piece. Plus, you can feel good knowing it’s been priced with no unnecessary markups.
This silver ring looks just as beautiful on its own as it does with a variety of other rings, too, and makes for a stylish, budget-friendly gift for anyone who loves jewelry.
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Can bend easily for a better fit
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If you’re shopping for sculptural silver jewelry that you’ll love and wear for a lifetime, let us introduce you to one of our favorite designers: Faris. While there’s no going wrong with Faris earrings, necklaces or any other piece of jewelry, we particularly love this modernist sterling silver ring.
This cocktail ring features a round silhouette that overlaps over a second finger and a shine that’s bound to turn heads. It’s a standout statement piece, but one that can just as easily be worn with simple errand-running outfits as it can with a dressy date night look.
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Expensive
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Wearing jeans and a T-Shirt? Throw on these silver earrings. Wearing a black-tie dress and your highest heels? Throw on these silver earrings (again). These stunning hoops add the right amount of drama to whatever you’re wearing.
You can feel good about dressing up your ears with these hoops for several reasons. Not only are they made entirely out of recycled sterling silver, but Quince is an accessible jewelry brand, offering transparent and fair pricing, so you can feel confident that you’re getting the best value.
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Nameplate necklaces have seen a massive comeback in recent years, but for a twist on the trend, opt for a silver bracelet emblazoned with your name. This nameplate bracelet can be personalized in a variety of ways, including material (choose from sterling silver, gold-plated or rose gold-plated), uppercase and lowercase letters and, of course, the name itself.
Whether you wear your own or the name of someone you love—your partner or child’s name, perhaps—is up to you. Hint, hint: These bracelets are an A+ jewelry gift for someone with a birthday coming up.
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Limited to 11 letters
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We’re adding this chunky chain-style silver necklace to our Kendra Scott carts immediately. Its versatility will ensure its VIP status in your jewelry box. It can be worn solo or paired with a longer pendant necklace for a layered look.
No need to worry about it tarnishing any time soon, either. This chain is made of rhodium-plated brass, which means it’s durable, resistant to tarnishing and has a particular shine that’s sure to turn heads. Keep it out of the shower and pool, and it’ll be your favorite necklace for years to come. Best of all? You can also cop a matching bracelet for a cohesive fit.
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Not made of sterling silver
