Cuff ’EmGo big in silver instead of gold. Bonus: A sprinkling of colored diamonds ups the wow without weighing down cost. |
 UNDER $1,000: Handmade oxidized silver-plated cuff; $488; Dannijo, New York City; 646-755-8909; dannijo.com |
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UNDER $5,000: Nearly 1 ct. t.w. black and cognac diamonds in sterling silver; $1,400; Raymond Hak, Great Neck, N.Y.; 800-362-5866; raymondhak.com |
Big LoveThe options are endless for big pendant necklaces. From pearls to resin to topaz to silver, statement pieces are available in a modest price range. |
 UNDER $1,000: Great Expectations necklace with Swarovski crystals and glass pearls in 18k gold-plated metal; $778; Erickson Beamon, New York City; 212-643-4810; ericksonbeamon.com |
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UNDER $5,000: Naga Lava oval pendant necklace in sterling silver with black sapphires; $1,695; John Hardy, New York City; 888-838-3022; johnhardy.com |
Hair RaisingDiamond strands make glorious crowns, but they’re out of reach for many. Enter crystal clips and metal-worked masterpieces, which can serve as suitable substitutions. |
 UNDER $1,000: Swarovski crystal and silk chiffon dangling chains hair clip; $152; Jennifer Behr, Brooklyn, N.Y.; 718-569-2896; jenniferbehr.com |
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UNDER $5,000: Lace necklace in 18k gold; $4,800; EnA/Elements and Alloys, Philadelphia; 215-844-4890; elementsandalloys.com |
It Had to Be HueWhen you sub in quartz for colored gems, cost is less of an issue for consumers. Even gold is affordable when set with more common—but still dazzling—stones.
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 UNDER $1,000: Triple teardrop earrings in sterling silver and turquoise; $695; Ippolita, New York City; 877-865-5500; ippolita.com |
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UNDER $5,000: Semiprecious quartz and 18k gold ring; starting at $3,000; Roberto Coin, New York City; 800-853-5958; robertocoin.com |
