Rings Archives

Jewelry gift guide: $250 – $500.

December 6, 2013

Ready to move into the big leagues of price range? At least, that’s how I think of this level for most people. But such things depend greatly on your life situation and preferences: any gift counts as big league at the right time and for the right person. I love receiving jewelry from people I care about – every time I wear it I’m reminded of the person who bought it for me and the fact that I matter to them.

In this level we move further into recognizable names and finer materials. To revisit the jewelry gift guide for another price range, please click here: under $50, $50–$100, $100 – $250.

Antique Victorian 14k Dragon Ring with Mine Cut Diamond, Recycled Gold Stick Pin ($465). I am head over heels for this teeny tiny dragon.

Suzanna Dai Fireworks Long Necklace ($470). This slays me. It’s an explosion of color and personality.

Kendra Scott Baguette Hourglass Earrings in Turquoise Magnesite ($375).

India Hick Swinging Bow and Arrow Pendant ($395). I had the honor of trying this beauty on at JCK Privé NY. It’s impossibly lovely – I kept expecting a fairy to appear and demand its bow and arrow back.

KiraKira Gold Turquoise and Pink Sapphire Kori Ring ($298).

Soixante Neuf Small Engraved Flower Pendant ($345). I don’t think I’ve ever seen a prettier monogram pendant.

Lulu Frost Letizia antiqued gold-tone necklace ($325).

Alexis Bittar ‘Lucite® – Neo Bohemian’ Dragonfly Cuff Bracelet ($395). Tell me this isn’t awesome. Sort of modern Art Mouveau.

Bounkit Green Onyx & Pink Cat’s Eye Convertible Earrings ($365).

Antique 10k gold and diamond cameo ring ($275). This jewelry is wearing jewelry. I’m into it.

India Hicks Sleek Cuff ($395). Sexy and effortlessly chic.

If you’d like more gift ideas, please check out my past store profiles, my guide to camphor glass jewelry, and past Ebay and Etsy posts. As always when shopping online, please pay attention to shipping charges, read return policies, and make sure that any bling you buy is the right size. My jewelry sizing cheat sheet can help.

Jewelry gift guide: $50 – $100.

December 3, 2013

Good morning, darlings!

A quick note before I proceed: I normally talk books on Tuesdays, but I’m not doing a bookish gift guide. Why? Because I would be pulling all of my suggestions from Book Riot’s fantastic Book Fetish feature, and I’d rather just send you over there so that you can see ALL of the glorious bookish goodies instead of a few.

If it’s books you’re looking for, check out my index of book reviews – which includes all of my ratings and mini summaries. Some other good resources: Book Riot’s regular “Best Books we Read this Month” feature, the “Buy, Borrow Bypass” post series, or recent Books We’re Thankful for post. If that’s not enough, here are some NYT book lists.

Yesterday we looked at jewelry that costs less than $50. In this edition of Diamonds in the Library’s jewelry gift guide, we’ll be rounding up bling between $50 and $100. Pieces at this level are great for delighting friends, sisters, newish girlfriends or for anyone who has a smaller budget to work with. Are you ready for more sub-$100 pretties?

Dogeared ‘Reminder – You Are Mighty’ Boxed Pyramid Pendant Necklace ($62).

I love the “you are mighty” message, and this little shield pendant would be perfect or layering or as a subtle everyday piece.

Sandy Hyun Emerald Crystal Deco Earrings ($88).

Art Deco filigree and pink stone bracelet ($52).

I have one very similar to this and I adore it.

Kenneth Jay Lane Green Spike Necklace ($80).

This sodalite spike necklace by KJL looks far more high fashion than its price would suggest.

Kendra Scott Danielle Earrings in Abalone Shell ($75).

Do you SEE this color? Why haven’t you bought them yet?

Karen London Brass Lapis and Turquoise Desert Moon Earrings ($90).

Love funky colors in these bold little earrings.

Miriam Merenfeld Extra Small Vertical Bar Initial Pendant Necklace ($75).

Initial necklaces are nothing new, but I love this sleek interpretation of the classic.

Art Deco sterling silver and emerald green glass cocktail ring ($62).

Gorjana Gold-Plated Super Star Necklace ($80).

I didn’t realize I was so fixated on small gold things until I started making these lists. But come on, how great is this necklace?

Ring roundup: rose gold engagement rings.

November 18, 2013

Rose gold has been trendy in engagement rings recently and it looks like it’s here to stay, at least for a while. I, for one, think that it’s marvelous. Pink is my favorite color, after all, and the more engagement rings I look at, the more I appreciate when there’s something about a certain setting that makes it stand out from the crowd. Rose gold engagement rings are just bit different, a perfect way to assert your personality in your engagement ring without throwing tradition out the window.

As I recently learned in my online GIA classes, the pink hue of rose gold is achieved by increasing the percentage of copper in the gold alloy. And did I mention how pretty they are? Let’s take a look.

I’ve actually tried on this Coast Diamond rose gold engagement ring, so I know firsthand how pretty it is. It’s shown here with the matching wedding band, which matches very well indeed.

This diamond solitaire by Van Craeynest appears to be very simple until you notice the lovely engraving along the diamond-sprinkled rose gold band.

If you’re into pink diamonds on rose gold, you’re going to love this Jean Dousset setting – it’s completely encrusted with them. This setting boasts 0.70 carats of Argyle fancy pink diamonds and is shown here with a cushion cut center stone.

Here’s an antidote if all that pink was overwhelming. This Todd Reed black diamond and rose gold engagement ring makes rose gold edgy and tough. I love the halo on this piece, too.

I’m a huge fan of this charmingly unique Megan Thorne “Picture Frame” engagement ring. It’s actually set with a white sapphire rather than a diamond. What do you think?

If sparkle is your primary concern, you’re going to like this rose gold engagement ring by Barkev’s. How about that double halo?

It wouldn’t be a rose gold engagement ring roundup without one ring shaped like a flower. This buttercup diamond ring by Megan Thorne takes the floral associations of rose gold and creates a beautiful, unique piece. Sweet but not too sweet.

Our final rose gold engagement ring is a split shank setting by Natalie K (you know I love a split shank). This beauty features rows of round white and pink diamonds surrounding a center round mounting made for a 1.50ct center stone.

If you want to revisit some of the rose gold engagement rings I’ve shown you the past, check out my post on Tacori’s Pretty in Pink collection or either of these photo recaps of visits I made to Mervis.

The images and info in this post are thanks to the original poster of each item. Please see individual descriptions for source links.

< Newer
1
…
37
38
39
40
41
…
82
Older >

Follow along with me on Instagram