The Jewels You’ll Want To Wear For The Holidays 2019 - Forbes

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The Jewels You’ll Want To Wear For The Holidays 2019 - Forbes

Posted: 03 Dec 2019 01:26 PM PST

While you are out hunting for gifts for your husbands, sisters, mothers, children and a whole list of other people as well as hinting around about your wish list , you begin to lust after a sparkly bauble for yourself. Although none of us really 'need' jewelry (hush!), it's only natural when you are in the holiday spirit, pulling out the glimmering lights and ornaments for the Christmas tree or Hanukah bush, answering invites to the festive occasions of holiday parties, you begin to long for a few ornaments to dress up the gunmetal grey silk cocktail number, the tuxedo style suit or the sea of black dresses that line your closet. And, as guilty as you might be feeling, your work out some figures in your head, concoct reasons why you can't live without a new jewel or two and you decide to splurge! Good for you. I say that, because I do it too!

So, instead of obsessing about your finances and whether you should plunk down your credit card, I have chosen my objects of desire for the season—some of the best jewels I have seen that you too might want to buy and wear this holiday season. These are all pieces that will dress up anything you own and that you can wear well beyond the holidays. These styles are timelessly edgy, elegantly versatile, daringly chic, subtly hip and balance the present jewelry mood with a presence that will last for years to come. Sure I might be enabling you, but if any of these jewels tug at your wallet and your heartstrings, go for it and have fun and look fabulous doing it.

The Earrings

DAZZLING DANGLERS

Modern Mini and Ultra Long Chandeliers

Kataoka Diamond Cluster Earrings-Supreme in 18K gold offer a shorter version of chandelier styles which add a subtle glow and light up the face.

Sarah Oh Natural Pearl and Diamond Chandeliers feature natural pearls and diamonds in long, swingy chandeliers that just grace the neck.

Estate Diamond Jewelry offers a pair of ornate diamond earrings with chain linked bezel set diamonds that dip to a section of floral motifs and diamonds. These earrings are designed in the Edwardian style and are intricately fabricated. They complement more dressy styles but can also look equally striking with white T-shirt and jeans in the summer months.

PLAYING HOOPS

Large and small, hoops are back in the round

Polly Wales multi-colored sapphire 18K gold hoops are designed in an infinity knot which stands for continuity. They pop with a rainbow of mixed sapphires for a festive look.

Eriness Large ruby 18K gold hoops add a fire-y vibrancy to any holiday outfit and can be worn for work or play long after the festivities are over.

Michelle Fantaci Amaranthus diamond and 18K medium hoops are the prefect size hoops for all necklaces and styles of fashion. The diamonds add glamor to a classic style.

eararings — Michelle Fantaci Amaranthus diamond and 18K medium hoops
Chad Johnson and The Commercial Art Lab

CLOSE UP

Contemporary Earrings Sit On The Lobes For An Update Vintage Look

Fernando Jorge Mother of Pearl and diamond 'Surround Satellite' Earrings sit on the lobe and climb slightly up the ear. The different textures of matte and shiny offer a subtle sophistication.

errings — Fernando Jorge Surround Satellite Earrings
Fernando Jorge

Ananya 18K white, yellow and rose lotus leaf adjustable ear jackets can be worn in different ways including facing up or down. They are feminine yet offer a bolder look in earrings.

Paul Morelli moonstone and diamond earrings in 18K gold allow you to glow with their magical ethereal gemstones and styling.

GOING LONG

Linear Styles continue to grow in populariy and length

Nikos Koulis Diamond double linear styles in different cuts of diamonds feature round and baguette diamonds and trillions at the bottom of each line creating an arrow motif.

Sorellina Linear earrings with diamonds and precious gemstones. Each pair is one of a kind and different versions are available as single mix and match earrings. The color are vivid and will set off neutrals of black, grey as well as complement fashion in the shades of the gemstones in the earrings

DROP DOWN

Vibrantly Colored, These Small Drops Add Sparkle and Shine Around The Face

Jane Taylor Twinkle Twinkle Petite double drop earrings with rhodalite garnet tops and amethyst bottoms. For women who like to dress up their holiday fashion with color instead of diamonds, these are the earrings for you.

Mallary Marks Blue and orange sapphire earrings offer a beautiful, sophisticated combination of colors. The pear-shaped bottom drop works well with most shaped faces and these are short enough to wear with a high neck front and low back cocktail dress as well as sweaters after the holidays.

The Bracelets

CUFF LOVE

Pleated or Straight Lined, Cuffs And Bangles Accent The Wrist

Nak Armstrong pleated ombre blue gemstone bracelet set into 18K rose gold offers a feminine touch to streamlined fashon choices. The ombre effect is striking and will work with all shades or grey, blue, black, stone and winter white.

Foundrae Triplych 18K gold bangle with all of the company's classic symbols, some with diamond accents, offer up luck, protection, love, guidance all in one bracelet with a little bit of sparkle and a whole lot of meaning.

Grace Lee Rustic Diamond stick bracelet with melee diamonds along the linear part of the bracelet offers a delicate, rough-hewn feeling and can be worn alone for a more streamlined look or stacked with other bangles and flexible diamond bracelets.

Suzanne Kalan single 18K yellow gold Fireworks baguette diamond cuff is a show—stopper. Your wrist will be dressed to the hilt in this piece that is an imaginative update on the classic tennis bracelet.

LINKED TOGETHER

Jade Trau single charm bracelet balances modernity with a vintage feeling in 18K with elongated rectangular link with round disc and diamond center. Wear it alone or with cuffs and bangles.

Jemma Wynne 18K gold curb link chain with center emerald cut emerald surrounded by diamonds is one that you can layer or wear alone. The balance of the more sporty curb chain and elegant emerald with diamond surround creates a unique piece that you will want to wear for a long time to come.

bracelets — Jemma Wynne 18K gold curb link chain with center emerald cut emerald surrounded by diamonds
Jemma Wynne

The Necklaces

ALL AROUND

All Around diamond necklaces are interpreted with an edgy femininity

Jacquie Aiche gold and diamond triangular diamond necklace is a modern update on a basic diamond necklace. This one curves around the neck and dips down sensually with the points of the triangles, creating a look that evokes a current vibe.

STAR POWER

Pendants and Lockets get the star treatment with celestial and ethereal designs.

Single Stone Elongated diamond crescent moon in white gold on a yellow gold chain is reminiscent of antique cresent moon designs from the Victorian era. This is one to be loved 'to the moon and back' every time you wear it.

Tap by Todd Pownell's Round Disk Pendant with scattered pear shaped diamonds juxtaposes matte and shiny, rough and refined. It's current and timeless, bold yet easy to wear.

Monica Rich Kosann's 18K gold and diamond moon and star locket on an oxidized silver chain is imbued with the magic and mystery and twinkle of the evening sky. And, it can hold cherished photos of loved ones you want to keep close to your heart.

The Rings

RINGING IN THE HOLIDAYS

Ornate and filled with character, these statement rings are anything but conventional cocktail styles. They clim up the finger with a nod to old world craftsmanship and new world charm

Nak Armstrong 18K rose gold and emerald ruched three tier ring is the ultimate in rings that look like stackers but are three bands in one. The emeralds which look like ruche fabrics allow for a sense of play elegance.

Polly Wales delivers a jaw dropping stack, fit for a queen. Her she stacks diamonds and sapphires in different shapes to create an awe-inspiring singular statement in rings.

statement ring — Polly Wales Lady Stardust Ring Stack
Polly Wales

Harwell Godfrey ring in 18K gold in a mosaic pattern of Mother of Pearl diamonds, gold and precious gemstones evokes inspiration from various times periods and cultures. It's a powerful piece on it's own and you might not need anything else beside earrings to wear with this when dressing for holiday parties.

Past meets present in these styles that recall men's pinky rings of the early to mid-20th century

Brent Neale One-Of-A-Kind morganite and diamond gypsy ring features an elongated emerald cut morganite and two princess cut sides stones. It's brushed gold textue allows for a subdued approach to color and finish.

Dru Gallaxy Pave Diamond signet ring sparkles a plenty and fulfills all your desires for a special ring to wear on your pinky or any other finger this season. The pave diamonds offer drama and just the right amount of bling.