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2014 gift guide: jewelry $50 – $100.

Happy Tuesday, my dears!

I hope you’re ready for some more sparkle. Yesterday we kicked things off with jewelry under $50.

Diamonds in the Library jewelry gift guide; jewelry $50 – $100

Today we’re looking at pretties from $50-$100.

Art Deco sterling silver filigree and onyx ring with rhinestone.Art Deco sterling silver filigree and onyx ring with rhinestone ($85).

The Heartbreaker Bib necklace from BaubleBar.The Heartbreaker Bib necklace from BaubleBar ($58). 

Lionette Lilu earrings in blue; brass-plated with turquoise-colored magnesite.Lionette Lilu earrings in blue; brass-plated with turquoise-colored magnesite ($95).

Storied Agate bangle by Roost.Storied Agate bangle by Roost ($68).

BaubleBar's mix-and-match "Play it by Ear" ear wear gift set.BaubleBar’s mix-and-match “Play it by Ear” ear wear gift set ($100).

House of Harlow gold plated Nouveau necklace. House of Harlow gold plated Nouveau necklace ($95).

Kanupriya Skyline Stud earrings in blue or pink.Kanupriya Skyline Stud earrings in blue or pink ($95).

Swarovski crystal and gold vermeil stacking rings from Bing Bang NYC, available in rose, yellow, and white gold.Swarovski crystal and gold vermeil stacking rings from Bing Bang NYC, available in rose, yellow, and white gold ($70-$78 each).

Silver Seasons pussy willow on chain necklace with pearl buds on a bronze branch.Silver Seasons pussy willow on chain necklace with pearl buds on a bronze branch ($88).

Janna Conner Tiny Shark Stud earrings.Janna Conner Tiny Shark Stud earrings ($85).

All images and info in this post is thanks to the seller of each individual item. Please see descriptions above for links to original listings. This post contains affiliate links.

Treat yourself: super colorful studs for $30 or less.

We’re going small and colorful for today’s edition of Treat Yourself, folks. Bright (or sparkly) stud earrings are one of my favorite ways to punch up outfits that would otherwise be lacking in pizazz – and the colder and darker the year gets, the more pizazz is necessary.

These are all going to be $30 or less, because why not?

Piper Strand enameled diamond stud earrings.Piper Strand enameled diamond stud earrings ($18).

Betsey Johnson Carnival crystal cluster stud earrings ($30).Betsey Johnson “Carnival” crystal cluster stud earrings ($30).

Piper Strand rainbow pave circle stud earrings.Piper Strand rainbow pave circle stud earrings ($26).

All images and info in this post is thanks to the seller of each individual item. Please see descriptions above for links to original listings. This post contains affiliate links.

Color crush: Deirdre Featherstone Anemone earrings.

If you read many jewelry blogs besides mine, you may have seen the Deirdre Featherstone Anemone earrings already: they’ve been making the rounds due to their recent (and well deserved) AGTA Spectrum Awards win for “Best Use of Platinum and Color.”

Let’s take a look.

Anemone earrings by by Deirdre Featherstone of Featherstone Design. Featuring tanzanites, blue zircons, purple sapphires, tsavorite garnets, indigo-color tourmalines, Paraiba tourmalines, and diamonds.Obviously, these are amazing.

These beauties feature 5.37 carats of tanzanites, 2.88 carats of blue zircons, 3.72 carats of purple sapphires, 1.67 carats of tsavorite garnets, 0.4 carats indigo-color tourmalines, 0.36 carats Paraiba tourmalines, and 0.16 carats of diamonds, all set in platinum. I just love how the swirls of the platinum and the millegrain detailing look almost antique inspired, while the color combinations and overall design feels new and fresh.

I’m not entirely sure why Deirdre Featherstone (of Featherstone designs) looked at her fantastic creations and thought “I shall name them the anemone earrings!” but maybe I just haven’t seen enough anemones in my life to see the resemblance. I like that the name is surprising, even if I personally don’t understand where it came from.

So there you have it: the Deirdre Featherstone Anemone earrings. What do you think of the use of color here? And more importantly: do I have any snorkeling readers who are reminded of sea life by the sight of these?

Images and info via JCK, Cheryl Kremkow, and Pricescope.

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