Jewels For Mother’s Day

There’s still time to buy an exceptional jewelry gift for Mother’s Day and in the spirit of gift giving five designers have ideas on what you can purchase for this special day. 

Zorab Creations
This three-gem ring may threaten the budget of last-minute gift givers but it’s worth it. The crossing white gold and palladium mounting houses a green tourmaline, tanzanite and spessartite garnet, each surrounded by a sprinkling of white and colored diamonds. Find retailers in the U.S. by following this link.

Etienne Perret
This pendant features 14mm blue-grey Tahitian pearl rests comfortably in its circular 18k rose gold frame. It’s made by jewelry designer Etienne Perret. His jewels are available at a number of independent retailers around the country. 

Alex Soldier 
The colorful Astra collection (including the ruby and diamond rings pictured), are well-designed and crafted by the jewelry artist. You can contact the jeweler directly to learn where to purchase.

Jewels With A Message
The U.S. jewelry brand, Lagos, now provides engraving services with its Caviar line of jewels. The customer has the option to engrave a monogram, significant date or message on the inside of select Caviar pieces. The brand’s products are available at major department stores around the country but the engraving service is offered exclusively through Lagos.com.

Colorful Flower Earrings
These earrings by Rita Fusaro are made of 18k white gold with yellow or pink –pear-shaped sapphires and diamonds. They can be ordered by contacting the company directly through its website. 

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Valentine’s Day: Unique Diamond Bracelet By David Morris

Rare 60-carat center stone unearthed at legendary Cullinan Mine

It might be the ultimate Valentine’s Day jewelry gift this year. London jeweler David Morris is offering a diamond bracelet with a rare 59.89-carat cushion-cut diamond. The D-colored diamond was created from a 120-carat Type 2a rough diamond unearthed at the legendary Cullinan mine in South Africa, where some of the largest and most important diamonds in the world were found. 

The center diamond was paired with 10.62 carats of pink and white fancy-cut diamonds in an en tremblant (to tremble) petal design set in 18k rose and white gold. The design was created by Jeremy Morris, the managing director and principal designer of the brand. 

The 120-carat rough diamond took eight months to cut and the design of the bangle took another 100 hours of work to make the design come to life. The creation combines old-world hand-crafted techniques with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technology.

Jeremy Morris said he was inspired by the main diamond’s attributes, which he described as the “cool, limpid waters of a pond.” The trembling movement of the pink diamond petals reflects the “swaying of the lilies floating upon it.” 

The piece is available at the David Morris, The London Jeweller, at its Bond Street flagship. Or it will be transported by guard to any location in the world. As an added bonus, Jeremy Morris said he will grant naming rights for the diamond.

Price upon request. 

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The Final Countdown To Christmas, Here’s What Jewels To Buy

It’s the final week before Christmas and the folks at Jewelry News Network has put together a quick final guide to some last-minute jewels for the holidays. Jewels that is both beautiful and readily available, even online, with quick shipping. These seven exquisite items can change you from being a Christmas Scrooge to a holiday hero. There’s still time to order the following gifts online:

Alex Soldier Kisses 18k Gold Ring with Diamonds (top picture)
We are huge fans of Alex Soldier jewels and what better way to seal Christmas than with a kiss, especially if that kiss consists of a hand-made ring using 18k gold and pave diamonds. Available on the Neiman Marcus website for $2,820. 

Leibish & Co. Fancy Purple Pink Pear Shape Diamond Ring, (1.84Ct TW)
The company specializes in colored diamonds such as this 0.90ct Fancy Purple Pink Pear shaped diamond ring mounted in platinum and rose gold. Surrounded by a halo of pink and white diamonds and set between two pear shape stones. For more information about this item (including price) and others go to the Leibish & Co. website. 

Dannini Love Eternal Earrings
Jagged 19k white gold and white diamond earrings tailored made for the Christmas season. The versatile piece has removable extenders so it can be worn with the swirls alone. Available on the Dannini website for $19,990. 

Mary Esses Wave Cut Earrings with Diamonds
18k rose gold small wave earrings set with 0.70 ct. of white diamonds. Available on the Mary Esses website for 3,200. 

Gurhan 24k Gold Mango Link Necklace
The length of the 40-inch link necklace is adjustable. It comes with a handmade 22k lobster clasp. Pure gold is not only beautiful but is an investment. Available on the Gurhan website for $14,950.

Marco Bicego Five Strand Crossover Ring
18k yellow gold and diamonds, it is from the “Luce Collection,” which is in Italian is defined as "light" meaning lightness and luminous. Total diamond weight is 0.16 ct. Available on the Marco Bicego website for $2,790. 

Paul Morelli Spiral Mesh Cuff Bracelet
This symmetrical 18k gold cuff is secured with a box clasp and double-latch. Available on the Paul Morelli website for $28,000.  

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Jewelry and Watch Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Miiori 'Flash Set' heart pendant

Below are a variety of jewelry and watches at various prices that should make exceptional gifts for Valentine's Day. The big day is Thursday, which gives you just enough time to buy something special and thoughtful for the person you love.

‘Flashy’ Heart Pendant
The Miiori heart pendant with diamonds and pink sapphires in 18k white gold (top photo). The jewelry employs the company’s patented “Flash Set” technique, where diamonds and colored gems are cut in a way that creates two different images (like a holographic image) as the piece of jewelry is moved. For more information on where to purchase the item contact the company at info@miiori.com.

Pink Diamond Heart
This 0.30-carat fancy intense pink SI1 diamond is rare in several ways. First the heart-shaped cut is something you don't see every day. Then there's the rarity of color. This pink diamond is from the Argyle mine in Western Australia, the primary source of pink diamonds throughout the world. About 55 to 60 of these diamonds are sold each year in a private tender at secret locations throughout the world to invited dealers and collectors. Their rarity is increased because the mine is estimated to have a lifespan of about 10 years. It is available for purchase on the Leibish & Co. website for $14,774. The specifications may be found here. The only drawback is that the unusual shape of the diamonds makes it difficult to set to create a jewelry piece. 

Valentine’s Day Necklace
Montblanc’s Valentine’s Day necklace in pink-gold color and steel is designed to symbolize the eternal bond shared between two souls. A large heart in warm pink-gold is paired with the Montblanc star in stainless steel. Overlapping, the heart is the universal symbol of eternal love, while the Montblanc star logo represents the luxury brand’s enduring passion for the finest European craftsmanship and design. The layered pendants are firmly tied together at the end of an adjustable leather cord that can be adjusted to deliver dramatically different looks. The necklace is available in Montblanc boutiques worldwide.

Valentine's Day Timepiece
The Saint-Valentin 2013 from Blancpain features a white mother-of-pearl dial enhanced by diamond hour-markers and five red-lacquered mother-of-pearl hearts. There also is a date display. The 34 mm steel case is topped by a bezel set with two rows of full cut-diamonds, while the case middle is adorned at 9 o’clock with five liquid ceramic hearts. This three-hand model, on which the seconds hand counterweight takes the shape of the Blancpain logo, is equipped with mechanical self-winding Calibre 1150 with a 100-hour power reserve. Even the rotor is decorated with hearts. It is available in a 99-piece limited edition and is delivered in a white wooden presentation box encrusted with white hearts evoking the dial design. Fort availability, contact the Montblanc New York boutique, 212-396-1735. 

Rose Gold Heart Chain
Designer Lisa Nik specializes in colored gemstone jewelry but she can also deliver quality designs in precious metal as with this 18k rose gold chain, decorated with little rose gold hearts. It retails for $1,260. For retailers who carry the item, visit www.lisanik.com. 

Floral Earrings
A pair of floral earrings ($148,500) paved in 20 carats of fancy pink diamonds by the famed jewelry designer Fred Leighton whose jewelry continues to be worn by Hollywood A-listers at awards shows and on the red carpet. Each earring boasts seven fancy pink diamonds at its center, with five petals encrusted in additional fancy pink diamonds. They are available at M.S. Rau Antiques in New Orleans. If you want to purchase them you’d better act fast as these earrings wLisa Nikill be offered at the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show taking place February 16-19. For more information, visit www.rauantiques.com.

Egg Pendants
Fabergé just released its Les Palais collection of signature Fine Jewellery egg pendants in opalescent pastels. Inspired by the summer palaces of Imperial Russia, each jewel is hand-crafted in 18k gold and guilloché enamel creating an iridescence which lends light and three-dimensional depth to each of the distinctive colors. The designs are overlaid with a refined gold embellishment, echoing the baroque motifs of the legendary Tsarskoye Selo summer palace. The collection is available at Fabergé flagship boutiques in New York, London and Geneva as well as at concessions within Harrods in London, Lane Crawford IFC in Hong Kong and other exclusive retailers. Selected items are also available via Fabergé’s online boutique at Fabergé.com.

Leopard Watch
The Hublot Big Bang Gold Leopard chronograph timepiece is set with a leopard-print dial and andalusite stones, dark smoked quartz and transparent quartz baguettes. The wild timepiece is available at Hublot’s Madison Avenue boutique.

Colorful Gold Collection
The Garavelli Dune collection uses shapes created with hammered 18k gold then covered with diamonds of various size. The line includes rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants. For more information on where to purchase the items contact Garavelli at garavelliusa@garavellialdo.it. 

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