We Fiiiiiinally Found A Jewelry Brand Making Stunning, Lifetime Pieces We Can Afford That Don't Fall Apart After 3 Wears

Alternate Title: A Gift Guide For Anyone Who Knows Us

 

Image: Jenny Bird

 

by The Candidly Team


We don’t talk about jewelry enough around here. But we think you might relate to the reason why.

First off, we’re too old to keep throwing away money on cheap, albeit pretty, pieces that turn out to be literal junk. Earrings with scary metals that give us ear infections. Necklaces and rings that turn green after a few wears. So we’re not going to write about those.

But we’re also not wealthy enough to just throw down $1000-plus on every item we fall in love with. And even if we were that rich, we’d still spend weeks and months and years obsessing over said pieces before we dared take the plunge. So we’re not gonna write about those.

Which leaves us wishing ALL the time that something existed in between. Something that isn’t the shiny Urban Outfitters collection we had when we were 15 but also isn’t something we have to take out an insurance policy on to feel comfortable wearing.

We’ve long been searching for a brand that makes jewelry we can afford to spend on for the sole reason that their pieces are beautiful and exciting and interesting and chic and special AND ALSO incredible quality. So we can own more things that are expressive of us. Things that bring us that hit of joy every time we catch their delicate clasp and go on our way.

I’m sure you get where this is headed. We think. We found. The brand.

It’s called Jenny Bird, my friends.

Now, ahem, you maaaay know Jenny Bird from some of its sizable celebrity following. But that is not the reason why we love them. And before you ask, no this article is also not sponsored by Jenny Bird. We are but humble 40-something women who have found a collection of unique, high-quality pieces that are artful and speak to us and yet, they’re such amazing prices.

You ready for us to just get to the jewelry already? So are we. Off we go.

 

1. The Most Interesting Everyday Earring We’ve Seen In Ages

U-Link Earrings

Not just another snoozy hoop or minimalist huggy that gets lost under our hair. This is what JB is masterful at - understated pieces we can wear daily that are still somehow … statement. We believe balance is the word we’re looking for here.

Price: $118

 

 
 

2. The Necklace That Turns Boring Clothes Into “Looks”

Sofia Choker

Even with just a white t-shirt and jeans, this choker makes us look like we’re dressed exciting. It comes with a short, removable chain extender to make sure you get the exact right fit. It also comes in gold and silver, which makes it so we can mix metals and still look tied together. And because they think of everything, it can also be re-clasped and worn as a bracelet.

Clever, no?

Price: $248


 

3. The Only Letter Necklace We’ve Loved Since Carrie’s

14K Gold Bubble Letter Necklace

This a concept we have seen SO many times, but in true Jenny Bird fashion, they’ve just gone and done something so bright and original. We mention it often as a gift because we just love hearing our favorite people squeal with the same delight we did when we first saw our initial in this necklace. It’s solid gold so you never have to take it off but that does make it a little more than other pieces on this list but still a phenom price for what it is.

Price: $350


 

4. The Anklet That Might Have Just Turned Us Into Anklet People In Our 40s

Dane Anklet

Why after all these years would we be drawn in by the allure of an elegant “adult” anklet? The answer is THIS anklet.

Price: $110


 

5. The Chicest And Cleverest Of Hoops

Tome Hoops

These come in three sizes but this medium is just perfect. They’re also the perfect mix of being entirely original and still grounded in something classic. Until … you decide to wear them the other way around and things go completely off the rails. In the best way, of course.

 
 

Uch, we feel more interesting just looking at them.

Price: $118


 

6. The Right Way To Do A Minimalist Necklace So It Doesn’t Just Disappear

Zeina Slim Chain

Our Editor-in-Chief owns this chain and you’d be shocked how often she gets asked where she got it. Or maybe you wouldn’t because you too have been searching for that exact right size chain that you can layer with your slimmer necklaces so everything will look balanced and beautiful instead of frazzled and accidental. Or maybe you just want one standalone Grace Kelly-esque necklace. In either case, she’s your gal.

Price: $110


 

7. The Statement Ring We Sort Of Need To Feel On Our Finger

Art Heart Ring

Have we lost you completely? Or have just won your … fine we won’t say it. This is just so much fun we couldn’t ignore it. A true little piece of unhinged, yet wearable art. And we’d happily peruse a whole museum of such art.

Price: $118


 

Bonus: The Earring Back That Keeps Your Earrings From Sagging

Jenny Bird Lobe Lifters

Genius. Pure genius. We didn’t know this existed, and now we use them on ALL our earrings to get back the lift that time and gravity have taken from our pert, mall-pierced ear holes that like the mall, have gone downhill.

Price: $25


 
 

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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