8 Demi-Fine Jewelry Brands To Know
Bold, chic, and above all else affordable—from vermeil to solid gold, these tarnish-free brands are sure to elevate any look.
When it comes to jewelry, there seems to be a universal dilemma— either splurge on the high-end pieces or watch your costume jewelry tarnish away. Luckily, the solution lies in the emerging market of demi-fine jewelry. Offering a much-need middle ground, these pieces are gold or silver, plated or solid—all below a friendly $400 price point.
And while fashion trends come and go, these demi-fine labels are creating timeless pieces, designed to last for seasons to come. With a focus on sustainability and simplicity, these demi-fine jewelry brands are the ones to watch.
Catbird
Working alongside dozens of in-house artisans and independent designers, this Brooklyn-based brand is grounded in quality and sustainability. Founder Rony Vardi strictly works with ethically sourced and conflict-free materials— with at least one percent of sales donated to an employee-chosen cause. Simply put, these minimalist, beautiful, and simply elegant pieces are well worth the investment.
Missoma
Founded by Marisa Hordern in 2008, Missoma is one of the first demi-fine jewelry brands with each piece carefully designed in-house at the brand's Notting Hill location. Truly, Missoma has been a vanguard in the space, paving the way for other Instagram favorite demi-fine jewelers. Specializing in a healthy mix of gold vermeil and plated pieces Missoma's designs are poised with a certain practical versatility for everyday wear.
Maria Black
Maria Black makes absolutely stunning jewelry. The Danish-born jeweler's “inherent love” of metal stems from her training as a goldsmith and has seamlessly translated to her creation of stand-out sculptural pieces. Designed to be interchangeable, whether they're stacked, solo, or mismatched, Black's pieces offer a unique look with every wear.
Martha Calvo
Often demi-fine jewelers lean towards a classic, minimalist aesthetic foregoing the latest trends in fashion. Founded in Miami, Martha Calvo specializes in eccentric 14-karat-gold-plated jewelry sure to turn heads. With signature charms featuring fruit, pearls, dice, and more, it's not hard to see why supermodel Gigi Hadid has adopted the brand as her jeweler of choice.
Mejuri
Mejuri is the brand dominating your Instagram feed. Specializing in minimalist gold pieces, from vermeil to plated and even solid gold, the label is beloved by fashion insiders for its "mix and match" aesthetic. Since one piece is never enough, the label designs collections begging to be seen through stacking and layering. Inspired by the classic Parisian style, Mejuri is yet another perfect jeweler of choice.
Local Eclectic
Local Eclectic provides unique statement jewelry that can still be worn every day. Every piece is special in its own way and is sure to set your jewelry collection apart in the chicest way. Local Eclectic is also a women-owned brand promoting emerging women's designers from around the globe, ensuring that every piece is truly one of a kind.
Stone and Strand
If stacking and layering is your jewelry style, Stone and Strand has you covered. Gaining popularity for their unique jewelry styling and fearless combinations, even just scrolling through Stone and Strand's Instagram page will give you major mix & match inspo.
Bea Bongiasca
Not into traditional and plain jewelry? Enter: Bea Bongiasca. Not only do her designs feature bright colors and unique shapes, but they're also often accessories of choice for celebrities like Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus, and Bella Hadid. Perfect for those days you want the full wow factor, this brand needs to be on your radar.