What Your Jewelry Budget Gets You: $300, $500, $1,000 and Up

Every budget can buy something real. The trick is knowing where the money matters most: for chains it is karat and weight, for diamond pieces it is the stones, and for nameplates it is metal and thickness. These ranges are general guidance; exact prices depend on the gold market and the piece, so ask us for today's options.

Around $300

• Sterling silver nameplates and many silver chains
• Gold-plated or gold vermeil styles
• Lighter 10K gold pieces: thin chains, small studs, simple pendants

Tip: a small piece in real gold often outlasts a larger plated one.

Around $500

• Many 10K gold nameplates and initial pendants
• Light 10K or 14K chains in classic styles like rope, Franco or Figaro
• Small gold hoops and stud earrings

Around $1,000

• 14K gold nameplates, including thicker or larger names
• Heavier 10K chains or medium 14K chains
• Small diamond accents and simple bands

$2,500 and up

• Solid 14K Cuban and Franco chains with real weight
• Diamond nameplates, tennis bracelets, larger diamond earrings
• Engagement rings and custom pieces

How do I stretch my budget?

• Choose 10K for daily-wear pieces that take a beating.
• Go thinner on width, not lower on quality.
• Consider hollow chains for a big look, knowing they need gentler care.
• Ask about lab-grown diamonds for more sparkle per dollar.

Tell us your number

Text us your budget and what you are looking for and we will send options: (973) 673-3800. Or visit 260 Main St, Orange, NJ. See also Jewelry Gifts for Her Under $500.