Our Annual Jewelry Guide
November 2009
By Melissa Colgan
From daring cocktail rings to classically chic wristwatches, a stylish woman needs an arsenal of accoutrements. This year, our annual jewelry guide steers clear of the rapidly changing fashions. Instead, we scoured the Twin Cities jewelry market to find must-have baubles of heirloom quality.
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Pile it On
Starting with some great arm candy. For a classic look, don a single tennis-style bracelet in colored stones and diamonds. Get a more fashion-forward feel by piling a variety of styles on a single arm.
Top to Bottom: 18k white gold diamond, and emerald bracelet (price upcom request), by Rosalina, from Neiman Marcus Fine Jewelry. 18k yellow gold, sapphire, and diamond estate bracelet (price upon request), from JB Hudson. Purple enamel elephant bangle ($155), by Kenneth Jay Lane, from Omorphia. Chunky quartz and metal bracelet ($478), by Ann Lambrecht, from Gallery 360. 18k yellow gold and diamond bangle ($3,999), from Be Iced. 18k whilte gold, 18k yellow gold, and 18k rose gold Marrakech bangles ($900 each), all by Marco Bicego, all from Scheherazade.
Photo by Steve Henke
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Jazz up your weekend staples with a bohemian mix of yellow metal and brightly-colored stones.
Clockwise from top: 18k gold cuff ($208), by Devon Leigh, from StyledLife. Purple bead necklace ($158), from StyledLife. Left to right: Large teardrop ring ($138), from StyledLife. 18k yellow gold, aquamarine, meteorite, and diamond ring ($7,000), by Jacob Albee, from Max’s. 18k hammered yellow gold and amethyst ring ($1,420), by Marco Bicego, from Scheherazade. Smoky quartz ring ($328), from Be Iced. 18k yellow gold, citrine, and diamond ring ($2,575), from Landmark Jewelers. Pearl necklace ($1,600) with 18k yellow gold and diamond clasp ($1,000), both from Landmark Jewelers. 18k yellow gold and green amethyst pendant ($3,148), from Arthur’s Jewelers. Blue topaz, amethyst, pink quartz, and created sapphire briolette necklace ($1,629), also from Arthur’s Jewelers. Oxidized sterling silver, 18k yellow gold, and diamond poppy earrings ($2,100), by Rebecca Meyers, from Max’s.
Photo by Steve Henke
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Cocktail Hour
Cast in platinum or gold with bold center baubles or delicately layered stones, a brazen cocktail ring always packs a serious punch.
Clockwise from top: Blue topaz and diamond ring ($990), from Gallery 360. 18k yellow gold, sterling silver, palladium, and diamond ring ($1,600), by Cezua, from Max’s. Rock crystal, sterling silver, and 18k yellow gold ring ($1,505), by Konstantino, from Omorphia. 14k yellow gold, amethyst, and diamond ring ($1,800), from Jeri Kaplan Jewelry. 18k white gold, sapphire, and diamond flower ring ($10,700), from Neiman Marcus Fine Jewelry. 18k yellow gold, quartz, and diamond ring ($2,300), by H.Stern, from JB Hudson. 18k yellow gold, diamond, and blue-grey Chalcedony ring ($1,970), by David Orbit, from Max’s.
Photo by Steve Henke
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Polished Pop
Oversized necklaces offer the perfect update for wardrobe basics. To make them stand the test of time, opt for elegant silhouettes: layered pearls, long pendants, and gathered gemstones.
Left to right: Silver ball and chain necklace ($98), from StyledLife. 18k white gold and lemon quartz pendant ($650), by Tacori, from Arthur’s Jewelers. Bubble faux pearl necklace ($148), from StyledLife. Multistrand pearl necklace ($1,135), from JB Hudson. Rough-cut aquamarine necklace ($500), from Landmark Jewelers.
Photo by Steve Henke
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Test of Time
With an oversized face and men’s-inspired hardware for day, and an elegant diamond accent for evening, these wristwatches will see you through decades of garment swaps.
Top: Mother of pearl, diamond, and Soiree stingray watch ($41,400), by A. Lange & Sohne, from Wixon Jewelers. Second row: 24k yellow gold with diamond dial watch ($20,800), by Patek Philllipe, also from Wixon Jewlers. 18k yellow gold and leather Tank American watch ($7,850), by Cartier, from JB Hudson. 18k yellow gold and sterling silver with diamond dial watch ($5,990), by Ebel, from Scheherazade. 18k yellow gold, steel, and diamond watch ($8,650), by Breitling, also from JB Hudson.
Photo by Steve Henke
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Romancing the Stones
In addition to a great pair of gold hoops and a duo of diamond studs, a pair of cocktail earrings is a jewelry box essential. Dangly chandeliers are great for dames who love drama. For more reserved tastes, a smaller gemstone clip is just as lovely.
Clockwise from upper left: 18k white gold, diamond, and aquamarine drop earrings ($18,750), by Rosalina, from Neiman Marcus Fine Jewelry. Red clip earrings ($88), from StyledLife. 18k gold and quartz chandelier earrings ($8,300), by H.Stern, from JB Hudson. Sapphire earrings ($1,780), from Gallery 360. Tourmaline earrings($799), from Be Iced.
Photo by Steve Henke
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