Jewelry has long been a popular birthday, graduation or anniversary gift for women. Who doesn't love opening a jewelry box and being presented with a new bauble to wear? Jewelry instantly makes many people feel more put together, whether they're heading into the office or preparing for a big night out on the town. Plus, people rarely complain that they own too many earrings, necklaces or bracelets.
However, with so many trendy jewelry options to explore, it can be difficult to narrow down perfect jewelry gifts for your loved one in time for their big day, and that's where we come in with some assistance. Whether you're shopping for your girlfriend, sister, wife, daughter or BFF, you won't want to miss the best jewelry gift ideas below. Note that while buying jewelry is often associated with shelling out major cash, this certainly is not always the case — after all, there are tons of stunning and elegant pieces on the market that don't cost a fortune.
Here, we've included beautiful, budget-friendly finds from top retailers such as Pandora, Nordstrom, Revolve and Amazon, with most items coming in at under $50. Keep in mind that many of these finds make for excellent gifts for new graduates, bridesmaids and moms-to-be, too, so you may as well get a head start and shop for all of the upcoming events on your calendar!