10 swoon-worthy jewelry gifts at Blue Nile's Valentine's Day sale — up to 50% off
Blue Nile is a virtual treasure trove, and this sale includes all kinds of pieces — earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings — at every price point, starting as low as $49. All jewelry tastes are represented, too. A minimalist you know and love would cherish a delicate pair of lab-grown diamond studs (these are down to $306 from $610), while bolder types would fall for gemstone-studded hoops (score a pair for just $160). Blue Nile's style selection runs the gamut, just like their prices.
As for choosing the perfect piece for your spouse, mother, daughter or even yourself? All I can tell you is to follow your heart when browsing all this dazzling bling. You'd be surprised how much of an impact a simple, under-$100 pendant can have on someone you love just because it came from you. Just ask teenage me, who received the tiniest double-heart ring from my high school boyfriend — I keep it in my jewelry box to this day.
Need a little more inspo? Here are the 10 most precious pieces of jewelry I found at Blue Nile's Valentine's Day sale for budgets big, small and somewhere in between.
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