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Anklets are trending: Shop the best summer jewelry gifts

PHOTO: Jewelry gifts for every budget
James Allen, Simone I. Smith, Kendra Scott, Etsy
Jewelry gifts for every budget

Anklets are back for summer.

Creative and unique graduation gifts to spoil your favorite new grad

Once a nostalgic staple from childhood, ankle bracelets are now one of the top summer jewelry trends -- elevated, stylish and easy to wear.

Jewelry remains one of the most popular gifts for graduates, birthdays and summer celebrations. So if you’re shopping for a trendy gift or want to update your own accessory lineup, anklets are a fun and fashionable place to start.

Below, we’ve rounded up the best summer jewelry pieces to shop right now, including bestselling anklets and other trending styles.

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$50 and under

You can give the gift of sparkle without breaking the bank thanks to high-quality, low-cost costume jewelry from reliable brands like Caitlyn Minimalist and BaubleBar. The DEARMAY waterproof bracelets below have sold 10,000 units in the past month and will set you back less than $20!

Aquamarine Beaded Charm Anklet Set

Price: $15 · From Ubran Outfitters

London Earrings

Price: $35 · From Revolve

Sun & Moon Tarot Necklace by Caitlyn Minimalist

Price: $25.20 · 40% Savings
From Etsy

Original: $42

DEARMAY Waterproof Gold Bracelets

Price: $16.99 · 15% Savings
From Amazon

Original: $19.99

PAVOI 14K Gold Plated Chunky Open Twist Stackable Rings for Women

Price: $13.95 · From Amazon

Single 18K Gold Initial Earring

Price: $28 · 22% Savings
From Baublebar

Original: $36

Classic Heart Earrings by CaitlynMinimalist

Price: $14.35 · 30% Savings
From Etsy

Original: $20.50

$100 and under

If you're shopping with a $100 budget, browse these gorgeous staples like Abbott Lyon's Clover custom bracelet and Kendra Scott's dazzling Disney cocktail ring. Ever-popular options from Pandora can also be had for this budget, as well as Maison Miru's viral "nap" earrings that are created to be lived in, slept in and showered in without irritating your ears.

The Modern Anklet Stack

Price: $98 · From Jenny Bird

Clover Custom Name Bracelet (Gold)

Price: $95 · From Abbott Lyon

Black Diamond Bracelet Sterling Silver

Price: $125 · 30% Savings
From Kay Jewelers

Original: $179.99

Disney | Kendra Scott The Queen Vintage Gold Cocktail Ring in Dark Green Mother Of Pearl

Price: $98 · From Kendra Scott

14K Gold Pink CZ Cupid Heart Stud - 18G 5/16"

Price: $90 · From Banter

14K Gold Plated Bubble Initial Rolo Necklace - 18"

Price: $70 · From Banter

Pandora Moments Heart Clasp Snake Chain Bracelet

Price: $75 · From Pandora

Maison Miru Celestial Crystal Studs in Titanium

Price: $75 · From Maison Miru

Surfside Anklet

Price: $98 · From Jenny Bird

$200 and under

With a bit more wiggle room on spending, you can pick up a conversation piece like the UNOde50 bracelet below or Jenny Bird Nouveaux Puff earrings -- both are guaranteed hits for anyone with a bolder sense of style. The same goes for the Simone I. Smith Sister Love earrings below -- the chunky rope design is a celebration of their creator's culture with a heavy dose of glamour that elevates any outfit from sweats to dresses.

STUDIO BY KAY Clover-Shaped Mother-of-Pearl & White Lab-Created Chain Dangle Earrings Sterling Silver

Price: $149.99 · From Kay Jewelers

Dane Anklet

Price: $118 · From Jenny Bird

Heart Locket

Price: $180 · From Monica Vinader

Senia Chain Ring

Price: $168 · From REVOLVE

Matrix pendant Crystal pearl, Round cut, White, Rhodium plated

Price: $119 · From Swarovski

Birthstone pendant, Square cut

Price: $119 · From Swarovski

Sister Love Baby Chunky Ropes

Price: $179.99 · From Simone I. Smith

Dhani Anklet Anklet

Price: $120 · From Jenny Bird

UNOde50 Bracelet ANOTHER ROUND OH OH OH ! Sterling Silver-Plated, Handmade in Spain

Price: $120 · From Amazon

14K Yellow Gold Fleury Cross

Price: $150 · From James Allen

Zales x SOKO Bidu Fanned Stud Earrings in Brass with 24K Gold Plate

Price: $106.80 · 40% Savings
From Zales

Original: $178

10K Gold Bow Studs

Price: $150 · From Banter

Mega Art Heart Button Earrings

Price: $148 · From Jenny Bird

Nouveaux Puff Earrings

Price: $158 · From Jenny Bird

New York Coffee Cup Charm

Price: $224 · From Catbird

Art Heart Ring

Price: $118 · From Jenny Bird

HERE ON EARTH Molten Gold Organic Thick Chunky Band Ring with White Topaz Sunken Stones by ShopBarefootBlonde

Price: $114.50 · From Etsy

Viviana Ring

Price: $128 · From Jenny Bird

$500 and under

For $500, you can ease your way into fine jewelry territory. Jane Win's FOREVER pendant is a top pick for sentimentality and beauty, while a custom script necklace from Jennifer Meyer can help you put a personal spin on your gift.

If your recipient loves a piece of jewelry that tells a story, Bliss Lau's red garnet necklace acts as "a symbol of unity and empowerment, mined, crafted, and designed exclusively by women," which makes it all the more meaningful for gifting. Created in collaboration with Erin Gallagher and the Hype Women Movement, its simple yet striking shape that can be worn two ways is meant to represent the power of what women can achieve when they work together.

Hype Women x Bliss Lau Attune Necklace Red Garnet

Price: $275 · From Bliss Lau

Small Buttercup Hoop (Pair)

Price: $440 · From Catbird

STUDIO BY KAY Baguette-Cut Lab-Created Emerald & White Lab-Created Sapphire Ring 24K Yellow Gold Vermeil Sterling Silver

Price: $299.99 · From Kay Jewelers

Odyssey Gemstone Chain Necklace

Price: $280 · From Monica Vinader

Aurate x Frye: Marquise Fringe Bracelet

Price: $318 · From Aurate

Newport Birthstone Bracelet

Price: $245 · From Gorjana

Idyllia Y pendant Mixed cuts, Flower, Multicolored, Gold-tone plated

Price: $229 · From Swarovski

Brooke Shields stuns while re-wearing hot pink dress in NYC

14K Yellow Gold Bezel Lab-Grown Diamond Pendant (0.25 CTW - F-G / VS2-SI1)

Price: $340 · 15% Savings
From James Allen

Original: $400

Padlock Triple Heart Pendant Necklace

Price: $300 · From Jenny Bird

Toi et Moi Gemstone Classic Ring

Price: $270 · From Aurate

FOREVER Moon and Back Pendant Coin

Price: $278 · From Jane Win

Havana Vintage Silver Necklace in Natural Mother-of-Pear

Price: $298 · From Kendra Scott

Custom Script Necklace

Price: $400 · From Jennifer Meyer

The sky is the limit

Fine jewelry is often created for daily, lifelong wear thanks to its sturdy, timeless materials and design. Select something simple but impactful like a sparkly stacking ring or diamond studs from James Allen, or try an eye-catching ring like a Princess Diana-inspired stunner from Angara for something bolder she'll relish wearing on special occasions.

If you're looking for an anniversary or engagement ring, Marrow's recently released Marrow x Sammi Florence ring is a true stunner. Designed in collaboration with fashion influencer and Marrow muse Sammi Jefcoate, the solitaire comes in a variety of lab-created stone sizes and hovers delicately in a halo of gold framing. It's contemporary cool and timeless sophistication rolled into one.

Marrow x Sammi Florence Engagement Ring

Price: $4,900 · From Marrow Fine Jewelry

Aquamarine Petite Luna 1.5mm Bezel Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Price: $1,710 · From Brilliant Earth

Pave Cusp Ring 18K

Price: $850 · From Bliss Lau

Hydrangea Bouquet Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold

Price: $695 · From Brilliant Earth

Aurate x Frye: Lab Grown Diamond Bolo Necklace

Price: $998 · From Aurate

Lab-Grown Princess Diana Inspired Blue Sapphire Ring with Lab Diamond Halo

Price: $2,366 · 12% Savings
From Angara

Original: $2,689

14K White Gold Petite Station Diamond Ring

Price: $600 · From James Allen

14K White Gold Four Prong Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings

Price: $680 · From James Allen

Brilliant Moments Oval-Cut Black Diamond & White Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 2-5/8 ct tw 14K White Gold

Price: $3,600 · From Jared

Madeline 14k White Gold Huggie Earrings in White Diamond

Price: $775 · From Kendra Scott