We know how overwhelming it can be when entering a jewelry store. Most stores have cases and cases of jewelry of all shapes, sizes and price ranges. We know we want something shiny but we don’t know exactly what we are looking for. Whether you are buying a gift for a loved one or looking to treat yourself, it can be hard to know where to begin. Most jewelry purchases are considered significant purchases and you want to make sure to focus your budget where it is most effective so you get the best bang for the buck. Jewelry is of course a fashion item and there are some jewelry items that can come and go with the trends more than others. So here are the top eight jewelry items that we believe are staple items that never go out of style and that everyone should have in their jewelry wardrobe!
8 Staple Jewelry Items That Everyone Should Have
1. Diamonds By The Yard Necklace- The diamonds by the yard necklace was originally made famous by Tiffany & Co. in 1974 by designer Elsa Peretti. Peretti was on a mission to design a diamond necklace that could be worn by all women and could be offered in a lower price range for anyone to afford. Peretti coined the term “Diamonds by the yard” to describe a simple chain with bezel set diamonds sporadically or evenly spaced throughout the chain. Today, this style can be found in many different sizes and colors at almost any jewelry store in the world. The great thing about the diamonds by the yard style is that it can be elegantly worn by itself or paired with other necklaces. This style can be dressed up or dressed down for any occasion. It looks great with a t-shirt and jeans as well as a cocktail dress. At Kiefers, we love the diamonds by that yard necklaces offered by Roberto Coin because they are all made in 18 karat gold. Each Roberto Coin piece also features a hidden ruby that touches the wearers skin bringing good luck and prosperity. Click to shop our Roberto Coin collection.
Roberto Coin 18KW Diamond Station Necklace $1,430 or $357.50/month
2. Diamond Stud Earrings- The slogan “A Diamond is Forever” was invented by the famous diamond company De Beers in 1947 and there’s no doubt that this is still true today. Diamond jewelry continues to make up more than 50% of the jewelry sales in the United States year over year. And there is nothing more simple and classic than diamond stud earrings. We strongly believe everyone should own a pair of diamond stud earrings, no matter the size or quality. Diamond stud earrings are easy to wear from day to night, from the office to date night. Diamond studs are also a great gift for a mom as they are difficult for children to grab onto and accidentally pull out of mom’s ear. We recommend upgrading your diamond stud earrings to screw-on or threaded earring posts and backs for extra security. Screw-on earring backs have to be twisted on and cannot fall out of the ear on accident. At Kiefers, we can easily upgrade any earring to a screw-on back. We also offer our upgrade program on all of our diamond stud earrings so you can start with any size that you are comfortable with and when you are ready to go bigger, we buy them back at the same price that you originally paid for the earrings if they were purchased from Kiefers. Click to shop all diamond stud earrings.
14K .60CTW "BETTER" Diamond Stud Earrings $1,949 or $487.25/month
3. Gold Hoop Earrings- If diamonds aren’t your thing, then a classic gold hoop might be more up your alley. It seems that everywhere you go, you are likely to see someone wearing a classic gold hoop earring. Yellow gold took over the market in the 1980s and then everyone traded in their yellow gold for white gold in the 1990s and early 2000s. And what do you know, today we are back on the yellow gold trend again? Doesn’t it seem like what goes around comes back around at some point? So whatever you do, always keep a pair of basic gold hoops in your jewelry box. These are guaranteed to be in style forever, no matter what color gold you choose to rock. At Kiefers, we believe in offering quality products that you don’t have to worry about if they get damaged or broken. Most of our gold earrings come with a lifetime warranty at no extra charge! So if your earrings break, just come back and see us and we will get them repaired at no charge for you. Click to shop all of our gold hoop earrings.
14KY 20mm Polished Hoops $299 or $27/month
4. Gemstone Statement Piece- Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but everyone needs a gorgeous gemstone in their life to show your unique personality. We love how each gemstone can represent something different for everyone. Whether you choose to wear a certain gemstone because it’s your birthstone or a loved one’s birthstone, or if you just love the color of that specific gemstone, we strongly believe that everyone should own a statement gemstone piece. Each gemstone has deep history and folklore behind the meaning of the stone that can allow the wearer to connect with the piece in a different way. For example, Amethyst has been rumored to prevent drunkeness because of its wine-like color. Although we don’t recommend relying on that tale too strictly. At Kiefers, we are proud to offer a wide variety of colored gemstones and our associates love to share the lore and history of each gemstone with our clients. Click to shop all of our gemstone jewelry.
14K Diamond and Blue Topaz Pear-Cut Pendant $529 or $48/month
5. Diamond Tennis Bracelet- The coveted diamond tennis bracelet was named after tennis legend Chris Evert who played tennis in the 1970s-1980s. You might be thinking “I don’t play tennis, so why should I wear that?” but tennis bracelets have become a classic fashion item ever since this era. And believe it or not, most people do not wear these bracelets while playing tennis! Historically, the diamond tennis bracelet referred to a diamond bracelet where all of the diamonds are the same shape and size and are set in a straight line, usually in a simple prong setting. Today, diamond tennis bracelets come in all shapes, sizes and designs! Tennis bracelets not only look great on the wrist by themselves, but it’s become very popular to stack them next to a watch or other bracelets. At Kiefers, we are proud to offer a wide selection of diamond bracelets to fit any budget. Click to shop all diamond bracelets.
14K 1CTW Diamond Tennis Bracelet $2,449 or $612.25/month
6. Pearls- When we think pearls, we think Audrey Hepburn in the famous Breakfast at Tiffany’s. For decades, the classic pearl set has continued to be status of sophistication and grace. Pearls are one of the few fashion items that are considered organic as they are made from a living organism. In case you didn’t know, pearl formation is sparked by a grain of sand that gets trapped inside of an oyster. The oyster is in a tremendous amount of pain when the grain of sand is inside its shell so to ease the pain, the oyster begins to release the inside layer of its shell. This is called nacre. The nacre slowly coats the grain of sand and builds up to form the pearl. This is nature's way of demonstrating how beautiful things can stem from pain and discomfort. It’s no wonder that pearls are associated with strength and courage. This makes them a perfect graduation or coming of age gift. At Kiefers, we offer a variety of freshwater and saltwater pearls and our associates would love to explain all the differences to you. Click to shop our pearl collection.
Pearl Gift Set $499 or $46/month
7. Watch/Timepiece- We know apple watches have taken over the market and there’s no doubt that there’s a time and place for them. As technology continues to change, staple wardrobe items like a classic wrist watch will never change. With that being said, you don’t have to spend thousands to get a quality watch, although we do offer luxury watches if that’s your fancy. We love the Citizen watch collection because each watch features their eco-drive technology meaning that the movement is charged by light that is taken through the dial and stored in the rechargeable cell. These watches will work forever as long as they have exposure to sunlight or artificial light! They also do not require battery changes so they are very little maintenance as compared to other brands of watches. Citizen offers a wide variety of styles to fit your personality as well. Click to shop our citizen watch collection.
Citizen eco-drive two-tone watch $395 or $36/month
8. Right-Hand Ring- Never heard of a right-hand ring? You don’t have to be engaged or married to have a fabulous ring! Engagement and wedding rings are normally dedicated to the left-hand which means the right-hand needs some bling! A right-hand ring can be just about anything and is usually a self-purchase item but it can be gifted from a loved one as well. Right-hand rings come in countless designs and can be a simple stackable or a statement piece. Here are a few of our favorite right-hand rings.
14K Diamond Criss Cross Ring by Shy Creation $770 or $49/month
If your jewelry box is missing some of the items from this list, we recommend creating a wish list either at our store in-person or online and send it to your loved ones so that they know just what jewelry items you are dreaming of owning one day.