Tuesday, June 6, 2023

37 Jewelry Gifts (Friendship Bracelets Included) For National Best Friends Day

You’ve been through all of life's ups and downs together, spent countless nights sipping countless bottles of wine, and caught up on everything from your Renaissance concert to relationships to The White Lotus. Yep, we’re talking about your ride-or-die bestie — who might be the trickiest to buy gifts for. Whether your bestie has an upcoming birthday, engagement party, or job promotion or you just want to celebrate National Best Friends Day on June 8, we've got a best friends gift for you.

While there are many gift routes you could take, bringing it back to where it all began with a matching friendship token feels particularly sentimental. After all, trading handmade bracelets at your slumber parties worked back in middle school — so, just imagine how sweet a piece of grown-up friendship jewelry would be now.

With that, we're showcasing 37 playful, pretty, and nostalgic jewelry pieces ahead (from friendship bracelets and monogrammed necklaces to punny earrings and novelty rings). Also included are several jewelry sets that you can split with your bestie (or besties) if you so desire. Either way, we don't doubt you'll find friends gifts that are non-tacky (plus a fair share of delightfully cheesy ones, too).

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The Best Friendship Bracelets & Anklets


We designed and swapped plenty of friendship bracelets as kids. So why did we ever stop?! Oh, because we're busy, right, right. Well, thankfully there are plenty of pre-made friendship bracelets (the fun ones with beads and charms!) that don't require your time and patience. From colorful and playful styles (including one for long-distance friendships) to more subtle and refined ones (that can be personalized), you'll prove your love through these bracelets and anklets.

Shop Stone and Strand

Stone and Strand Baby Pink BFFL Heart Bracelet, $, available at Stone and Strand

Anthropologie Poppy Beaded Anklets - Set of 6


Shop Anthropologie



Anthropologie Poppy Beaded Anklets - Set of 6, $, available at Anthropologie

Éliou Dona Pearl, Glass & Gold-Plated Bracelet


Shop Matches



Éliou Dona Pearl, Glass & Gold-Plated Bracelet, $, available at Matches

Madewell Enamel Daisy Friendship Bracelet Set of 2


Shop Madewell



Madewell Enamel Daisy Friendship Bracelet Set of 2, $, available at Madewell

Monica Vinader Engravable Linear Friendship Bracelet


Shop Nordstrom

Monica Vinader Engravable Linear Friendship Bracelet, $, available at Nordstrom

Tiny Tags Perfectly Imperfect Heart Cuff


Shop Tiny Tags

Tiny Tags Perfectly Imperfect Heart Cuff, $, available at Tiny Tags

Adina Eden Pavé Butterfly Initial Anklet


Shop Adina Eden

Adina Eden Pavé Butterfly Initial Anklet, $, available at Adina Eden

Viviane Audi Ride or Die Bead Bracelet


Shop Little Words Project



Viviane Audi Ride or Die Bead Bracelet, $, available at Little Words Project

Uncommon Goods Long Distance Touch Bracelet Set of 2


Shop Uncommon Goods

Uncommon Goods Long Distance Touch Bracelet Set of 2, $, available at Uncommon Goods

Harlofia Jewelry "Bitch, You Are My Soulmate" Bar Bracelet - Set of 2


Shop Etsy

Harlofia Jewelry "Bitch, You Are My Soulmate" Bar Bracelet - Set of 2, $, available at Etsy

The Best Friendship Necklaces


We've compiled a bunch of sentimental necklaces that are small and dainty. They will perfectly blend into your friend's jewelry collection and pair well with every outfit. Opt for necklace sets that you can split with your friend or purchase single necklaces for yourself and your bestie, so you can match (e.g., necklaces with each of your names, birth years, angel numbers, etc). Plus you'll find some with pendants, charms, or symbols that perfectly symbolize friendship, like pinky promises and two peas in a pod.


Shop BaubleBar

BaubleBar 18K Gold Angel Number Custom Nameplate Necklace, $, available at BaubleBar

Frasier Sterling Mixtape Charm Necklace


Shop Frasier Sterling

Frasier Sterling Mixtape Charm Necklace, $, available at Frasier Sterling

Made By Mary Evie Charm Stacker Disc Necklace


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Made By Mary Evie Charm Stacker Disc Necklace, $, available at Made By Mary

Gabi Rielle 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil Heart BFF Pendant Necklaces - Set of 2


Shop Nordstrom Rack

Gabi Rielle 14K Yellow Gold Vermeil Heart BFF Pendant Necklaces, $, available at Nordstrom Rack

Daisy Sterling Silver Personalized Year Necklace


Shop Daisy

Daisy Sterling Silver Personalized Year Necklace, $, available at Daisy

Rellery Pinky Promise Friendship Necklace


Shop Rellery

Rellery Pinky Promise Friendship Necklace, $, available at Rellery

Astrid & Miyu Engraved Silver Padlock Pendant Necklace


Shop Astrid & Miyu

Astrid & Miyu Engraved Silver Padlock Pendant Necklace, $, available at Astrid & Miyu

Girls Crew Hey Bestie Butterfly Necklace Set of 2


Shop Girls Crew

Girls Crew Hey Bestie Butterfly Necklace Set, $, available at Girls Crew

Eve’s Addiction Gold Plated Two Peas in a Pod Necklace


Shop Eve’s Addiction

Eve's Addiction Gold Plated Two Peas in a Pod Necklace, $, available at Eve’s Addiction

MYKA 18k Gold-Plated Silver Carrie Name Necklace


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MYKA 18k Gold-Plated Silver Carrie Name Necklace, $, available at MYKA

Oak & Luna Inscribed Silver Pillar Bar Necklace


Shop Oak & Luna

Oak & Luna Inscribed Silver Pillar Bar Necklace, $, available at Oak & Luna

The Best Friendship Charms


If your friend has their go-to necklace or bracelet that they always wear, consider gifting them a friendship charm that can be added onto their favorite jewelry piece. This can include a high-end locket with a photo of the both of you, a yin-yang symbol, or engravable charms that you can personalize for each of your besties.


Shop Cled



CLED Engravable Heart Icon Charm, $, available at CLED

Monica Rich Kosann Oval Star Sterling Silver Half Locket


Shop Monica Rich Kosann

Monica Rich Kosann Oval Star Sterling Silver Half Locket, $, available at Monica Rich Kosann

Mejuri Yin and Yang Charm Pendant


Shop Mejuri

Mejuri Yin and Yang Charm Pendant, $, available at Mejuri

Catbird Silver Engravable Silver Key Charm


Shop Catbird

Catbird Silver Engravable Silver Key Charm, $, available at Catbird

A Lil Bite Of Cute Peanut Butter & Jelly Heart Keychain Set


Shop Etsy

A Lil Bite Of Cute Peanut Butter & Jelly Heart Keychain Set, $, available at Etsy

The Best Friendship Earrings


For the friend who likes to play with earrings, there are plenty of pieces for every vibe and style. Go for convertible earrings with playful charms or links (like these ones) that can be swapped out. Or show how your bestie is the star to your moon with mismatched earrings, which the pair of you could split so you each don a single huggie at all times.

Shop Super Smalls

Super Smalls Totally Charming Pierced Earring & Charms Set, $, available at Super Smalls

Ana Luisa Celeste Moon & Star Earrings


Shop Ana Luisa

Ana Luisa Celeste Moon & Star Earrings, $, available at Ana Luisa

Sphers "Friends" Door Frame Themed Earrings 


Shop Amazon

Sphers "Friends" Door Frame Themed Earrings, $, available at Amazon

Missoma Convertible Ovate Double Link Hoop Earrings


Shop Missoma

Missoma Convertible Ovate Double Link Hoop Earrings, $, available at Missoma

Grey Theory Mill Ride Or Die Mini Stud Earrings


Shop Etsy

Grey Theory Mill Ride Or Die Mini Stud Earrings, $, available at Etsy

The Best Friendship Rings


No, gifting rings is not limited to romantic partners. They're the perfect gift for platonic relationships, too. Consider stackable rings that you could share and swap with your friends or a ring set that perfectly fits together like a puzzle piece. You could also order customized rings, including ones that you can add each of your birthstones to.

Shop Bon Bon Whims

Bon Bon Whims Adjustable Enamel Band Bundle - Set of 2, $, available at Bon Bon Whims

Abbott Lyon Custom Heart Birthstone Ring


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Abbott Lyon Custom Heart Birthstone Ring, $, available at Abbott Lyon

Gorjana Luna Ring Set


Shop Gorjana

Gorjana Luna Ring Set, $, available at Gorjana

Gardenia Jewel Yin Yang Matching Ring Set


Shop Gardenia Jewel

Gardenia Jewel Yin Yang Matching Ring Set, $, available at Gardenia Jewel

Story Jewellery Sterling Silver Side By Side Pinky Promise Ring


Shop Story Jewellery

Story Jewellery Sterling Silver Side By Side Pinky Promise Ring, $, available at Story Jewellery

Brook & York Infinity Crew Ring


Shop Brook & York

Brook & York Infinity Crew Ring, $, available at Brook & York

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