The jewellery market was a different place before Mejuri came along and shook things up. Before the Toronto-based brand arrived on the scene, offering fine jewellery for a fraction of the price and racking up celebrity fans, social media hype and editor respect alike a pair of gold earrings or a gem-encrusted ring was likely to set you back an arm and a leg. Now you can fill your jewellery box with the brand’s chic, minimal designs and still be able to pay your rent (prices start at £35 for a 14-carat yellow gold stud and stretch up to £4700 for a diamond-encrusted choker). And especially right now as they hold their biggest sale of the year for Black Friday: 20% off everything on-site (with a minimum spend of £100).

But we’re not here to spotlight the expensive, flashy pieces. Oh no. To celebrate the sale, we jumped at the chance to review Mejuri’s bestsellers the simple, classic earrings and bracelets and necklaces that claim to be even more worth it than their price tag suggests. Are Mejuri’s pieces as well-crafted and long-lasting as they promise to be? Are they waterproof, tarnish-free and will they irritate the skin? From pendant necklaces and chains to hoop earrings and dainty, stackable rings, can you wear them every day… And maybe even forget to take them off at night?

To find out what to shop first this Black Friday, we wore our selection of the brand’s gold and silver bestsellers for several months. Read on for our top picks and our honest thoughts, post-blinged-out days and nights, snoozes and showers.

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Mejuri Small Hoops, £58


I try not to wear my jewellery in the shower or bath — while 14k solid gold jewellery can be showered and sweated in, it’s not recommended. However, it’s sometimes easy to forget, especially when pieces are as small and dainty as these mini hoops.

After a months of showering in these, these have shown no sign of tarnish. They are a bit fiddly to put on though, and I worry that they’ll snap if I’m too heavy-handed. Mejuri recommends not sleeping in these, either. If you share my concerns, go for Mejuri’s Single Mini Hoops, £45, as they have a slightly thicker clasp and can be slept in.

Mejuri Small Hoops, $, available at Mejuri

Mejuri Bold Letter Pendant Necklace£148 £119


When in doubt, I’ve been reaching for this initial pendant necklace. It’s a simple yet classic design that elevates my usual stacked chains look. It’s also a great choice for an extra special gift.

Mejuri Bold Letter Pendant Necklace, $, available at Mejuri

Mejuri Bold Huggie Hoops£178 £143


Finally! Small-hoop, huggie earrings that I can attest are comfy enough to sleep in and easy to attach and detach. There are no fiddly or flimsy clasps here.

Mejuri Bold Huggie Hoops, $, available at Mejuri

Mejuri Charlotte Bold Hoops, £98


This is the Mejuri piece that earns me the most compliments. I’m not surprised — they’re bold, chunky and a unique update on the classic hoop. It feels solid but isn’t heavy to wear.

Mejuri Charlotte Bold Hoops, $, available at Mejuri

Mejuri Charlotte Bold Ring, £98

Mejuri’s Charlotte range strikes gold again. Even though it’s chunky, the grooved design is elegant and makes the ring look even more luxurious than it is. Most importantly, I’ve wet my ring several times while washing my hands or using hand sanitiser and it remains tarnish-free and gleaming.

Mejuri Charlotte Bold Ring, $, available at Mejuri

Mejuri Stacker Ring, £88


The perfect wafer-thin stacker ring. Ideal for those who find wearing rings uncomfortable or who spend their days at a computer.

Mejuri Stacker Ring, $, available at Mejuri

Mejuri Tube Large Hoops, £68


I’ve been on the hunt for some larger hoops that aren’t too heavy to wear all day. Some reviewers on Mejuri’s website complain about the weight of these but I had no problem.

Mejuri Tube Large Hoops, $, available at Mejuri

Mejuri Chain Necklace White Gold, £148


This chain is so fine, I’m almost scared to wear it for fear of catching it accidentally. For other clumsy girls out there, thicker alternatives include the Double Curb Chain Necklace, £98, and the Bold Herringbone Chain Necklace, £148.

Mejuri Chain Necklace White Gold, $, available at Mejuri

Mejuri Zodiac Pendant Necklace, £118


A grown-up and elegant take on the zodiac jewellery trend.

Mejuri Zodiac Pendant Necklace, $, available at Mejuri

Mejuri Dôme Ring, £68


Silver jewellery fans, this is the ring for you. A statement in itself or as part of a layered look, it has a nice weight to it and is comfortable. Take care as it can scratch easily (and maybe avoid wearing it with any other abrasive rings).

Mejuri Dôme Ring, $, available at Mejuri

Mejuri Rolo Chain Bracelet, £148


Again, beautiful on but a little too thin and dainty for my liking. Instead, I have my eye on the thicker and more robust Double Curb Chain Bracelet, £68.

Mejuri Rolo Chain Bracelet, $, available at Mejuri

Mejuri Signet Ring, £178


A thinner take on the classic signet ring, which can also be engraved. Personally, I’ve been loving the simplicity of a blank design.

Mejuri Signet Ring, $, available at Mejuri

Mejuri Dome Cuff Silver Bracelet, £118


I’ve never been one for bracelets but Mejuri’s bangle might just change that. It’s simple, elegant, refined and isn’t too chunky to be a nuisance when typing away at a laptop all day.

Mejuri Dome Cuff Silver Bracelet, $, available at Mejuri

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