A few years ago, I was all about silver and white gold. But as I’ve gotten older and really honed in on my style aesthetic, I’ve realized that yellow gold is truly my jam. It’s a timeless classic I know I can’t go wrong with. I’ve especially gravitated toward delicate, minimalist-style pieces that are understated yet still add a nice touch of glam. As I’ve gotten more and more into this particular style of jewelry, I’ve come across a few small businesses that have a great stylish offering.
I realize that some of these aren’t cheap so I’ve taken my time, ordering a piece here and there when I can. But I love that it’s something that I can eventually pass on to my daughters so it feels a bit like an investment. I also love supporting small businesses so it’s truly a win-win in my book.
Jennifer Zeuner
I have several pieces from this line and love them dearly. I own the Harley horizontal engraved bar necklace and the Mercer necklace in yellow gold (personalized with my daughters names) and the Sabine initial engraved necklace. I truly cherish these pieces and wear them daily. Highly recommend checking out her shop for some amazing gold (and gold-plated) jewelry.
Ariel Gordon
Ariel Gordon is another favorite of mine. Her designs have a timeless appeal and there are so many sweet, dainty gold pieces in her collection that I love. I have the petite hoops that I never take off. I love how they give off just a hint of gold without looking too overwhelming. The starry night necklace is so lovely and if you’re looking for something even more simple, this baby chain is perfect.
Adina Reyter
Adina Reyter is another designer I came across recently. I’m in love with her tiny bar necklace, the small square signet ring and the single diamond bracelet. Basically, you can’t go wrong with any of her unique designs. Some have a bit more bling (diamonds) while others remain more understated with just gold but there is a nice balance between the two.
Vrai & Oro
Instagram also led me to Vrai & Oro and I haven’t looked back since. I have the line stud earrings, the square stud and the simple stack ring set. There’s so many good options here it’s honestly hard to choose. Plenty of small, delicate items that pair well with others but add a subtle sophistication on their own.
Keren Wolf
I actually came across Keren Wolf while perusing Instagram and felt super inspired by her eclectic feed. I’m currently coveting the drop of joy birthstone ring (one for each of my girls) and the power of words ring. Keren has some amazing designs that are pretty bold but there are some really special (and smaller) pieces to be found as well.
CarbnCo
Etsy of course is a great option to find delicate gold jewelry and CarbnCo has a diverse selection at really good price points. They have several delicate pieces: I love this minimalist ring, this rose gold necklace and this gold necklace is so understated and pretty (with just a bit of sparkle). I also have this Chevron ring that is a great little statement piece. If you’re in the mood for something a bit more dramatic, I have my eyes set on this gorgeous emerald ring (if I was getting engaged today I would totally prefer something like this in lieu of the traditional diamond.)
Hope you enjoyed this little round up. You honestly can’t go wrong with any of them, so many gorgeous pieces to choose from. Any other favorite shops I missed? Let me know!
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