"Baublebar is my go-to for affordable yet cute wedding guest jewelry," says Mackenzie Dunn, senior commerce manager. "Take it ...

The second is cheap jewelry you can get at any retail store ... direct-to-consumer model means you're getting a fair price, no wholesale or third-party retail markups attached.

But let’s be honest: Jewelry is expensive AF, and many “affordable” dupes can turn your skin green or start to tarnish in a matter of days—making them a lousy replacement for the real deal.