A high-quality platinum or yellow gold band will increase the value of your piece while holding up against everyday wear and tear. Make sure your Black Friday jewelry sale offers up to 18-karat gold and a few unique color options (like black gold). This way, you pick out a high-quality piece worth the luxury prices.

Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but that's not stopping big-name brands and retailers from launching their sales events early. Our staff of professional shoppers is already seeing discounts on some of our favorite products across a range of categories,