10 Natural Diamond Friendship Bracelets for You and Your Bestie
Friendship is one of the most important things in the world so why not commemorate it with a natural diamond?
Friendship bracelets have been a cherished tradition across cultures for centuries, but these meaningful tokens rose to popularity in the U.S. during the 1970s. Often handmade with string and beads (think summer camp nostalgia), friendship bracelets have now evolved into elevated styles crafted with natural diamonds. Just like these precious stones, true friendships form gradually and grow stronger with time.
Below, discover the rich history of friendship bracelets, explore designer versions of the tradition, and shop sparkling natural diamond styles to celebrate your closest bond.
Meet the Expert
- Anna McFillin is an editor and jewelry lover who found her niche in the industry after working at Elle, InStyle, Grazia USA, and Only Natural Diamonds.
- Her favorite way to style natural diamonds is through her 13 (!) unique ear piercings.
- She writes feature stories, Q&A interviews, sustainability features, shopping guides, and red carpet coverage.
A Long-Distance Friendship Story Told Through Bracelets
When my best friend Emma moved across the country, I felt a mix of emotions—excitement for her new journey, but also sadness knowing we’d soon be living on opposite sides of the country. Wanting to commemorate our bond, we decided to exchange friendship bracelets.
Emma and I got our friendship bracelets in college, and though we had upgraded from the classic knotted string bracelets, our budget was not vast. Regardless, it held sentimental value whenever we would look at our wrists and see the bracelets. Now that we’re a little older, it feels like the right time to upgrade our friendship bracelets—both of which we still have and wear—to something more sophisticated, with a bit of sparkle from a natural diamond. These natural diamond friendship bracelets range in price from $219 to $15,000 and are designed to celebrate one of the most meaningful relationships in our lives.
Designer Takes on Friendship Bracelets
While the sentiment behind friendship bracelets remains timeless, today’s versions offer a more elevated and personal take—thanks to some of the most beloved fine jewelry designers. Whether you’re drawn to symbolic knots, playful diamonds, or nostalgic touches, these designer pieces transform a childhood tradition into a sparkling keepsake for grown-up besties.
Jessica McCormack’s Forget Me Knot collection is specifically designed for loved ones, inspired by a sailor’s knot, and can be seen as a nod to the classic knotted string bracelets we wore as young girls. For a daintier look, try Messica’s pavé Move bracelets, which are great friendship bracelets that add a little bit of playfulness through the movement of the natural diamond at the center.
Many girls dream of receiving a Tiffany blue box with a special token inside, so why not gift yourself and your bestie with one? The New York-based jewelry brand offers classic and timeless bracelets that can—and should!—be worn for a lifetime of friendship. If you and your bestie are a bit unique and love a touch of boho, then Jacquie Aiche’s diamond hand chains are the perfect pieces. If you feel so inclined, you could also add on more hand chains for a little stack to commemorate milestones in your friendship.
Monica Rich Kosann’s Posy bracelets were made to be friendship bracelets, and her newest collaboration with Peanuts offers punchy bracelets with classic Peanuts sayings that could be personality pieces for both you and your bestie. “They capture the heart of anyone, young or old,” Kosann explains of her philosophy behind friendship bracelets. “They bring that love and warmth to life.”
Shop Diamond Friendship Bracelets for You and Your BFF
Below are 10 beautiful variations of friendship bracelets that are perfect for you and your BFF—whether they live next door or across the country. There’s no better way to celebrate your bond than with a natural diamond; from classic styles to trend-forward designs, each bracelet is lightweight, easy to wear, and a sparkling reminder of your closest connection.
K Kane Diamond Friendship Bracelet, price upon request, k-kane.com
Messika Bracelet Baby Move Pavé, $3,080, messika.com
Monica Rich Kosann “Courage” Diamond bracelet, $3,450, monicarichkosann.comF
Stephanie Gottlieb heart ‘I Am’ bracelet, $485, stephaniegottlieb.comri
Tiffany & Co. “T” Smile Bracelet, $1,900, tiffany.com
Miraco Serene Diamond Bar Bracelet, $1,700, shopmiraco.com
Jessica McCormack Forget Me Knot Bracelet, $22,250, jessicamccormack.com
Jacob and Co. Diamond Evil Eye Bracelet, $2,400, jacobandco.com
Catbird Diamond Snippet bracelet, $278, catbirdnyc.com
Jacquie Aiche 3 Diamond Hand Chain, $1,125, jacquieaiche.com
