2022’s silver jewellery is a far cry from the cheap, easily tarnished pieces of our youth. Gone are the mood rings that turn your fingers green, the rhinestone-encrusted pendants and the immediately-bent-out-of-shape hoop earrings. Whatever your jewellery vibe — fine and dainty or bold and chunky; boho glam or gunmetal grunge — these brands are creating pieces that will last a lifetime.
Click through to meet the brands serving up the best silver jewellery on the market.
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Mejuri
Mejuri is known and loved for its gold jewellery but its silver designs are equally desirable. From classic silver earrings and rings to the brand’s iconic croissant designs, shop here if you’re looking to build up your silver collection with timeless, elegant pieces that can be worn every day.
Mejuri Croissant Dôme Hoops, $, available at Mejuri
Ray Jewels
We fell for Ray Jewels after this video popped up on our For You Page, showing founder Sasha crafting the stunning Ali Star Ring. All the brand’s rings are handmade to order in the UK using 100% recycled sterling silver, meaning each piece is totally unique.
Ray Jewels Ali Star Ring, $, available at Ray Jewels
Monica Vinader
Monica Vinader really brings together the very best of the jewellery world: a commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability, quality materials in the form of recycled sterling silver and gold vermeil, and beautiful contemporary designs. Highlights include the hammered Siren collection, the brand’s use of gemstones, and pendant necklaces.
Monica Vinader Talisman Pendant Necklace, $, available at Monica Vinader
Silpada
When it comes to quality, wear-for-life silver jewellery, Silpada knows what it’s doing — the brand’s been creating the sparkly stuff for 25 years. It also gives back, donating to breast cancer and reforestation charities.
Silpada Essential Hoop Earrings, $, available at Silpada
Catbird
NYC-based Catbird has become the fashion set’s go-to destination for fine, dainty jewellery. On the silver front, think barely there chains, teeny-tiny pendants, ultra-thin rings and delicate, engravable lockets.
Catbird Dollhouse Heart Locket, Silver, $, available at Catbird
Missoma
We’re big fans of Missoma’s gold lineup and its silver jewellery does not disappoint. The brand has once again teamed up with fashion blogger Lucy Williams on silver versions of all her designs, including the viral favourite coin pendant necklace and square signet ring.
Lucy Williams x Missoma Square Signet Ring, $, available at Missoma
AMYO
AMYO — which stands for Accessories Make Your Outfit — is all about making fine jewellery accessible. Here you can score the simple (plain hoop huggie earrings and ear cuffs) and the highly decorated and unique (crystal chokers and ring-hand chains) at budget-friendly prices, starting at just £7 and stretching up to £243.
AMYO Boyfriend Mini Hoops, $, available at AMYO
Enarmoured
Inspired by ancient armour, this Canadian brand’s pieces are truly unique. Perfect for fans of bold, boho jewellery, Enarmoured’s hammered earrings and necklaces are all handmade in small batches by brand founder and artist, Jordan Clarke.
Enarmoured Earring Silver – Tulip Shield Large, $, available at ENARMOURED
Alighieri
Alighieri’s pieces aren’t just jewellery, they’re wearable works of art. Molten, organic-shaped rings, pendants and bangles riff off the movement of water and fire, and are inspired by Greek mythology and human anatomy.
Alighieri The Inferno Bangle // Ice, $, available at Alighieri
Daisy London
Whatever you’re after, you’ll probably find it at Daisy London. This UK-based brand’s silver collection is extensive, spanning all your jewellery basics and including every key trend, you can think of (moon, star and astrology iconography, flowers, Grecian-inspired sculpture and retro palm leaves, to name just a few).
Daisy London Aphrodite Silver Necklace, $, available at Daisy London
Edge of Ember
From personalised, initial pendants to birthstone necklaces, Edge of Ember has best friend gifts covered. Even better, their prices start at £30.
Edge of Ember Inthefrow Luxor Ring – Silver, $, available at Edge of Ember
PDPAOLA
Dropping 11 collections a year, PDPAOLA is inspired by everything from space to the natural world, creating pieces that are all about the small details, from hyperfeminine touches to playful pendants (little robot earrings, anyone?).
PDPAOLA Desire Silver Ring, $, available at PDPAOLA
Laura Lombardi
This NYC brand has quickly become a cool girl favourite, namely for its distinctive and sculptural designs, chunky chains and straight-from-the-90s shade of gunmetal grey. The latter is because this is technically not silver but platinum-plated brass. Nevertheless, we couldn’t help including the brand here (come on, how cool is this puffy heart pendant?).
Laura Lombardi Silver Chiara Pendant, $, available at Laura Lombardi
Otiumberg
Otiumberg is a family business with a strong focus on responsibility within the jewellery industry and doing away with fast fashion trends. It’s also a great brand to bookmark for beautifully made silver chains — from fine to chunkier, open-link designs — for all your pendant needs.
Otiumberg Silver Love Link Necklace Sterling Silver, $, available at Otiumberg
Bar Jewellery
Bar Jewellery’s designs are always unique, whether we’re talking about its architectural hair pins, initial necklaces, statement cuffs or wire earrings inspired by modern art.
Bar Jewellery Vega Bracelet | Silver, $, available at Bar Jewellery
Heavenly London
Our go-to for quality demi-fine jewellery and imitation diamonds that won’t break the bank — perfect for the gift-giving season. You’re just as likely to find something here for your mother-in-law here as you would your baby sister.
Heavenly London The Silver Big Love Earrings, $, available at Heavenly London
Astrid & Miyu
Again, we need to flag that Astrid & Miyu’s offerings aren’t technically 100% silver — most of their pieces are rhodium-plated brass — but you just can’t beat them for affordability. Many of their pieces come in under £100 and they are our go-to for building a budget-friendly earring stack.
Astrid & Miyu Molten Hoops in Silver, $, available at Astrid & Miyu
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