A friend’s boyfriend emailed me the other day and wanted to know what he could get for his lady this Christmas. He was thinking jewelry, and something “interesting” and not too expensive, but so that she knows he tried. Kind of hard.

I like unique pieces that are mid-range in price, or else less expensive pieces that are on trend (or trend-adjacent so I keep a sense of self while wearing them).

Here are some of my choice for a range of items I’d be happy to see in my stocking or under the tree this year (from the top down):

Anthropologie color-blocked strands necklace, $42. Available here.

DanniJo animal print cuff, $230. Available here.

Kenneth Jay Lane basketweave bracelet, $110. Available here. (this one is my favorite as it looks like one that is waaaayyy more expensive)

Topshop articulated fish pendant, $28. Availble here.

Pink Mascara wrap bracelet, $112. Available here.