MTJ Gift Guide: Diamonds Under $1000

Dec 8

Every season is jewelry gift-giving season. When in doubt, go small, sparkly, and sentimental. Find holiday and milestone gift-giving ideas with our MTJ gift guides. And go ahead, treat yourself once in a while just because.

Dazzling pieces, even better prices

We promised you more diamonds and here they are—under $1000 to boot—so while you’re gift shopping you have every right to treat yourself too. Whether tastes tend toward edgy or refined, maximalist or minimalist, one universal gift-giving law holds true: you can’t go wrong with diamonds. With finds this fabulous at prices this pragmatic, these pieces are a win-win.

**For the Edgy One**

Indulge their ear-scaping dreams—no extra piercings required—with this ear cuff from LA-based The Last Line. Trained at Parsons, founder Shelley Sanders’s mission is to make fine jewelry that plays by its own rules, accessible pricing included.
The Last Line triple stack ear cuff in 14k yellow gold with diamonds, $945 at The Last Line

**For the One With Refined Taste**

Those with exacting sensibilities will appreciate the satisfyingly geometric lines of these earrings from Kesslers Diamonds, as well as the brand’s commitment to finding flawless stones and using only the highest quality materials.
Kesslers Diamonds earrings in 10kt yellow gold with diamonds, $453 at Kesslers Diamonds

**For the Maximalist**

Sometimes more is more. In the case of this pavé shield ring from Local Eclectic—which discovers and elevates emerging, women-led brands—that means more diamonds, more sparkle, more love.
Family Gold shield ring in 9k yellow gold with diamonds, $625 at Local Eclectic
*This item is sold out.

**For the Minimalist**

A delicate necklace they can wear every day, from Chicago’s century-old jewelry brand, Lester Lampert. Available in yellow gold, pink gold, or platinum, you can personalize this present with their favorite precious metal.
Lester Lampert Pirouette necklace in pink gold with diamonds, $1,000 at Lester Lampert

**For the Easy to Please**

Who doesn’t love a classic eternity band with a never-ending circle of precious gems? This recycled-gold and conflict-free-diamond band from Seattle’s Valerie Madison features a playful pattern that would make anyone smile.
Valerie Madison “Wandering” diamond band in 14k yellow gold with diamonds, $950 at Valerie Madison
*This item is sold out.

**For the Impossible to Shop For**

May we suggest a piece with appeal as unique as their own tastes? This dainty double-strand bracelet linked by parallel rows of diamonds with a mesh-like design that signifies South Korean-born Jay Kim’s work is unlike anything anywhere else.
Hiddenspace “Line” bracelet in in 14k yellow gold with diamonds, $1,000 at Hiddenspace

Editor: Samantha Durbin
Wordsmith: Rebecca Daly

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