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This post contains a sponsored inclusion of GLDN, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.

This Under-$100 Jewelry Brand Is a Cool Girl, Minimalist Dream

written by MCKENNA PRINGLE
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Source: Steph Alleva Cornell
Source: Steph Alleva Cornell

Truly one of the greatest predicaments of womanhood is having to decide between affordability or longevity while shopping for jewelry. If a piece is super affordable, there’s a solid chance it will easily tarnish, break, or you’ll hate it in a couple of months due to falling victim to a micro-trend (don’t worry, we’ve all been there). On the flip side, spending a pretty penny on a high-quality investment piece isn’t always feasible.

This is a dilemma so many of us understand all too well, so whenever we do find a brand that gives us long-lasting pieces that don’t make us wince as we check our bank statement, you better believe our credit cards are out, our carts are full, and we’re texting links to all the women in our lives like it’s our civic duty. So after some dedicated searching, we’re here to declare that GLDN is absolutely that unicorn of a brand we’ve been looking for.

GLDN offers affordable yet high-quality jewelry that hits the mark when it comes to chic and timeless pieces that are perfect for anyone’s style and aesthetic. And on top of that, over 90% of their products are completely handmade and hypoallergenic, making them the best thoughtful gift suited for literally anybody, from your friends to your moms to yourself. Sure, maybe a mom won’t totally understand that their pieces are serving us Sofia Richie cool-girl realness, but she will see them as stylish and chic pieces that effortlessly elevate her look. No matter who you find yourself shopping for, we picked out some of our favorite pieces from GLDN that both you and your bank account will love:

Earrings

Hot take: A look is never complete without a good pair of earrings, whether it’s your simple everyday stud or a hoop that’s more of a statement. GLDN has so many options for every kind of earring you can think of, so narrowing it down to only a handful of our faves was far from easy. Nevertheless, we prevailed, so here are just a few that caught our eye:

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Signature Stacking Stud Set

Why wear one pair of earrings when you can wear three? This stacking set comes with pearl studs, gemstone studs, and your choice of hearts, blossoms, or moon and stars.

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GLDN Cecelia Hoops
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Cecilia Hoops

These hoops offer a fun, elongated twist on your standard hoop earrings. With their modern shape, they are both bold and beautiful.

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Kana Earrings

Combine the classic style of hoops with statement-making pearls, and you get this winning combo that will level up any outfit.

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Flat Bar Studs

These bar studs may be a minimal lover’s dream, but trust us, they’re anything but basic.

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Rings

Finding chic and simple rings at a good price isn’t always easy, with giant stones and chunky builds being quite the trend in recent years. But you know who’s making it easy? GLDN, of course. From different cuts and designs to shapes that are all absolutely gorgeous, here are some stand-outs that would make perfect editions to your everyday ring line-up:

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Poet’s Garden Gradient Ring

Excuse us while we swoon over the eye-catching range of gemstone colors in this ring. It brings a touch of bling while also feeling effortless.

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Slim Signet Ring

This ring certainly gets our stamp of approval. Featuring a slim band and hand-stamped initial, it brings personal style to a whole new level.

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Personalized Olive Branch Band

You’ll always carry a sliver of peace whenever you wear this ring featuring two delicate olive branches surrounding your chosen initial.

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Birth Flower Ring

Perfect for a personalized gift, this ring offers an unexpected twist on birthstones with a stamped floral design featuring the recipient’s birth flower.

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Bracelets

You heard it here first: 2024 is the year of caring about bracelets again. Rings and necklaces seem to have taken over all of the fashion trend convos, but a beautiful bracelet simply cannot be overlooked. GLDN has a ton of different styles to choose from, so you’re bound to find one you love (definitely more than one, to be honest). Here are a few we’re obsessing over:

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Basquiat Bar Bracelet

We love the delicate style of this bracelet, which features the teeniest of inscriptions. And it’s perfect for stacking with other bracelets, if you ask us.

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Flora Mila Bracelet

With 24 gorgeous flower designs to choose from, it’s super easy to customize this beautiful bracelet for yourself or a loved one.

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Pleine Lune Bracelet

You can’t go wrong with the classics. This delicate pearl bracelet brings a bit of effortless elegance to any outfit.

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Bold Rolo Bracelet

When it’s a bold statement you want to make, this is the bracelet you want to reach for. Its chainlink design and sterling silver finish bring the drama in a good way.

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Pendants

A personalized pendant is a perfect gift for anyone at any time of the year. From birthstones to initials, they all give that special and unique touch to a gift without the cheesiness that those types of personalized gifts can sometimes bring. From initials to birthstones, we’re obsessed with all of them:

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Gothic Initial Pendant

Personalize your necklace with an initial pendant that merges old school lettering with modern girlie style.

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Aura Pendant Necklace

Birthstones got a major facelift with this dreamy collection of gemstones featuring a softer, subtler take on traditional gemstone colors.

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Personalized Florence Pendant Necklace

Consider this pendant a blank slate to express yourself, with lots of options to choose from, ranging from initials to flowers to constellations.

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Serif Initial Pendant

This pendant adds a timeless touch to your jewelry with its classic, elegant font. You can keep it simple with just one letter or group multiple together to spell out a word or name.

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Necklaces

Last but certainly not least, everyone needs a long-lasting necklace to have as a go-to in their jewelry lineup. If you’re more of a simple dainty chain kind of girl, or you want something with a bit of shine, or maybe you want to try layering a ton of different styles (we are huge supporters of this one), GLDN has no shortage of options to choose from, and these are just a few that we want to put in our carts ASAP:

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Pleine Lune Necklace

There’s something about the combination of this delicate chain with a petite freshwater pearl that hits just right. This is a piece that’ll never go out of style

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Enneagram Type Two Necklace

Show off your personality… literally. Available for all nine enneagram types, the pendant has two sides—one that shows your “gift” and the other that shows your “guiding light.”

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Halle Chain

This delicate chain makes a simple statement on its own, with just a hint of texture, but looks equally lovely layered with other necklaces.

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Flora Marseille Necklace

There’s something beautifully poetic about this necklace, which juxtaposes a boxy pendant with soft, romantic florals.

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This post contains a sponsored inclusion of GLDN, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.