Ana Luisa is still the best brand for everyday jewelry we’ve tried. Here are 8 of our favorite pieces.
Sustainable, trendy, and affordable, Ana Luisa jewelry seems too good to be true. After wearing their pieces constantly, we can confirm that they live up to the hype. They even won the top spot in our guide to the best places to buy affordable fine jewelry and had multiple pieces make our guide to the best hoop earrings.
Founders David and Adam created Ana Luisa to be a brand that shares information about its design process and seeks to cut down its emissions in an industry that generally doesn’t disclose its manufacturing and creative processes. One way Ana Luisa does this is by selling small batch drops of products so they can get products out into the world quickly and remove items that don’t resonate without too much waste.
Here’s what the style team thought after trying Ana Luisa pieces for ourselves.
Gabi’s review of the Kiara earrings, the viral Bottega Veneta dupes
If you’ve been on Instagram or walking the streets of SoHo recently, you’ve probably seen the viral Bottega Veneta earrings. They’re chunky, gold, and kind of look like a water drop or a quotation mark. The originals cost $820, which is a pretty penny for a trendy piece. But Ana Luisa makes a pair that looks exactly the same but only costs $75.
Here’s what our style editor Gabrielle Chase had to say: “Ana Luisa’s Kiara earrings are hypoallergenic and dipped in 14 karat gold that’s polished to a shiny, tarnish-resistant finish. Even for a statement earring, they’re the perfect size for me to wear casually like the it-girls who popularized them tend to do (though I must first pay credit to all the elementary school art teachers who made chunky jewelry cool to begin with). This affordable alternative is practically indistinguishable from the real Bottega Veneta earrings, and best of all, they cost over $800 less.”
Sam’s review of the Julie Cho Pearl Choker and Double Hoop Earrings
“I’m incredibly sensitive to nickel — so much so that I get a rash within minutes if the jewelry I put on contains any of the metal. Even pieces that say they’re for sensitive skin or contain no nickel often corrode, leaving the irritating metal exposed. But I’ve been wearing Ana Luisa pieces for over a year with absolutely no issues. The pieces still feel great and I’ve never once felt even a whiff of irritation, let alone a rash. I’m also a fan of how lightweight the jewelry, particularly the earrings, are. Even with somewhat chunky hoops, I can forget that I’m wearing them.
“And when it comes to style, Ana Luisa really hits the mark. They’re great at making jewelry that you actually want to wear. As someone who loves everyday jewelry but feels uninspired by ultra-delicate, tiny pieces, I love that Ana Luisa isn’t afraid to venture into bolder silhouettes.” — Samantha Crozier, style and beauty editor, Insider Reviews.
Gabi’s review of Ana Luisa’s Sofia earrings, a Cartier dupe
Ana Luisa’s designer dupe collection includes styles for fans of classic statement jewelry. The Sofia studs ($75) look just like these rare vintage Cartier shell earrings and remind me of the Art Deco revival of the 1980s. I like that they come with sturdy rubber back stoppers to hold the chunky earrings in place. — Gabrielle Chase, associate style editor, Insider Reviews.
Gabi’s review of Ana Luisa’s silver-plated jewelry
We cite Ana Luisa as a highly durable choice in our guide to where to buy silver jewelry online.
“I will admit that I do not take precious care of my jewelry. I tend towards earrings and necklaces that are comfortable to shower, swim, and sleep in, because anything too delicate won’t last with the way I operate.
Once I put on my silver Ana Luisa hoops and layered chains, I can wear them for days at a time without noticing. These pieces are sterling silver-plated, so they’re not solid silver, but their shiny coating is hypoallergenic, water-resistant, and slow to tarnish. I’ve tried Ana Luisa’s collection of trendy designer dupes, but it’s also great for basic silver jewelry you can wear without caution.” — Gabrielle Chase, associate style editor, Insider Reviews.
Lily’s review of the Hana Marble Blue Earrings
When they first arrived I — like many other buyers that left reviews — was confused about which side faces forward as only one side has the marble design on it. The other side is gold.
In most brand photos, the models have the earrings with the blue facing outwards, but there is a picture of someone else on the site wearing them the opposite way. I tried wearing them both ways and preferred having the pattern facing forward, especially when I had a lot of video calls or wore my hair down.
There are several iterations of this design including, the Kinoko Marble Blue for people interested in the texture but looking for a different shape, and the Hana Wave for anyone who likes the shape but not the pattern.
