There's something to be said for the high-low trend, but lavish, over the top objects are still near and dear to our hearts. Here, we take a look at our favorite of the moment.
Paolo Costagli 18kt Yellow Gold Silver Guilt Decision Dice set with Diamonds, $16,000. Available at www.paolocostagli.com.
For those of us plagued with indecision, and when a Magic 8 Ball just won't do, Paolo Costagli has a wonderfully over-the-top solution: solid 18k gold “Decision Dice” with a “Y” and “N” in diamonds. How you make the decision to spend $16,000 on the beautiful objet is another matter.
Anita Ko 18k great white shark tooth and diamond necklace,
$12,000-$16,000, at Jeffrey, New York, 212.206.1272
Fin fans, don't despair: Though the Discovery Channel's annual Shark
Week feeding frenzy is now over, you can still show your fanaticism
without sacrificing your style. Diamond-encrusted or not, these
shark-centric pieces will delight even the casual enthusiast.
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Laura Lee 10k yellow gold and diamond rings, $220 each; lauraleejewellery.com
Stacking rings are nothing new, but the emergence of micro-thin bands
are a fresh take on this classic look. The barely-there bands are fun to
wear all on one finger or, as I like to wear them, with one or two tiny
bands per finger for a minimal late-summer look. There’s also the option
of adding pave diamonds or a super-tiny diamond center stone—so you can
still have the rock, just without the extra weight.
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Vanessa Leu 18k white gold, black rhodium, prasiolite, and black diamond
ring, $12,590; vanessaleu.com
The sharp edges, glittering black diamonds, and bold prasiolite stone of
this edgy—yet somehow subtle—ring immediately drew me to it. And though
they’re all awe-inspiring to behold, each of Vanessa’s pieces—in a nod
to the centuries-long tradition of jewelry as a kind of talisman—are
also intended to deliver blessings of pure, organic energy to the
wearer. More prosaically but no less relevant: Everything from her
limited edition collection is handcrafted in the USA utilizing only
conflict-free diamonds and reclaimed metals.
24K yellow gold vermeil and diamond earrings, $220, shop.susanrockefeller.com
Inspired by her short film,
Mission of Mermaids, a “love letter to the
ocean” and call to action to protect the world’s waters, Susan
Rockefeller launched her debut charitable jewelry collection this
summer—the latest addition to a resume that already includes documentary
filmmaker, author, and philanthropist. “Every day, I try to make
decisions that protect Mother Earth,” she writes. “From food and
clothing purchases to work choices.” So naturally, all proceeds from her
nautical-themed line of silver and gold jewelry (think mermaids, whales,
and shells) go to Oceana, the largest international organization focused
on ocean conservation. It’s the perfect line to wear to the shores
you’re helping to protect.
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One of my favorite things about summer is wedding season—I’ve been to three amazing parties already—and the jewelry on display at these blessed events. While most guests obsess over the gown, I keep my eyes on the prize: the bride’s baubles. Here are some of my favorite pieces.
Romantic vintage earrings:
Maclowe Gallery 18k gold, oxidized silver, and diamond earrings, $39,500, at Maclowe Gallery, New York, 212.644.6400
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Iradj Moini, also the former jewelry designer for Oscar de la Renta, makes some of the most vibrant, incredible (and surprisingly affordable) statement jewelry under his eponymous label. These Lapis Lapzuli earrings are no exception: the carvings replicate an ancient Chinese painting and each one is about the size of my palm—definitely not for the timid!
Iradj Moini citrine and lapis lazuli earrings, $605, at Iradj Moini, New York, 212.925.5666, iradjmoini.com
There’s something romantic about these knot rings
(above). No matter the material—pavé precious stones or clean metal—the sentiment is still the same: two people, forever entwined.
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There’s a bit of a hardware store-chic feel to the Miansai by Michael Saiger Screw Cuff; the fact that it’s made from silver, brass, or rose gold just happen to take it a few big notches upmarket. I would go for a single bracelet for an add-on to a casual summer outfit, but would really love to stack all three for a mixed-metals look.
And, yes, it does really screw closed.
Miansai by Michael Saiger cuffs, $165 - $355, mianisai.com.
Thanks to the
Fifty Shades of Grey fervor, it seems the entire female
population has been obsessing over anything and everything bondage
related. While the mind initially wanders to the wilder iterations of
leather and latex, it’s important to note that you don’t
need to give up on looking good while being bad. Case in point: luxe
handcuffs.
Lynn Ban sterling silver and diamond bangle, $1,890-$2,400, barneys.com
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