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24 chic, modern engagement rings for engagement season.

December 12, 2018

Did you know that November – February is called engagement season? That’s because 40% of engagements happen between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day.

That means that a whooooole lot of people are going to be picking out engagement rings right about now! I think that’s a great excuse for us to ogle a whole big batch of engagement rings. We’re keeping it all modern today: you know I love vintage and antique engagement rings, but the contemporary styles are fun to look at too!

I do feel that we’re in kind of a golden age for engagement rings: the internet makes wedding planning harder in some ways, but it also opened up worlds of possibility for lovebirds on the hunt for just the right engagement ring. With traditional wedding-related rules bending and breaking all over the place, there’s never been a better time to go for the engagement ring you truly want instead of the one that tradition says you should have.

While I’m a huge fan of nontraditional engagement rings, we’re going to keep things simple today by looking at variations of the iconic theme: classic diamond engagement rings.

Tow very beautiful and very dissimilar engagement rings to kick things off! The Art Deco-inspired beauty on the left is by Nicole Rose Jewelry, the ultra-chic pear cut diamond beauty is by Jade Trau.

Three MAJOR engagement rings by Harry Kotlar. These babies are no joke.

Harry Kotlar’s specialty is diamond cut, so you can also bet that these center stones aren’t just impressive in size, but they definitely all sparkle like crazy.

I love an engagement ring with a pop of color! These two are great examples of what colored gem side stones can accomplish.

The sapphire and diamond ring on the left is by Tacori, the amethyst and diamond on the right is by Kirk Kara.

These little lovelies by Jennie Kwon are a great reminder that an engagement ring doesn’t need a big honking center stone to be special. Aren’t they gorgeous? Read More

GIVEAWAY: up your layering game with Jennie Kwon.

July 15, 2016

What is it about summer that’s so perfect for layering? Maybe it’s the extra exposed skin, or the fact that stacking delicate pieces feels better than wearing one big, bulky piece when temperatures are high: whatever the reason, Jennie Kwon’s light and lovely pieces are what your summer jewelry wardrobe needs.

Which is great news, because I’m about to offer you the chance to win a rose gold and diamond Jennie Kwon ring for free.

Jennie Kwon herself was in the middle of a very different life – specializing in corporate law at a prestigious firm – when the birth of her twins sparked a creative reawakening. Now, Jennie Kwon dedicates herself to creating bewitching, understated jewels – all 14k gold, with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, opals, and other stones. They’re perfect for layering: lovely alone, but spectacular together.

You don’t need me to tell you the value of a good stack – you know it yourself, savvy jewelry lovers that you are. A single piece paired with the right partners creates a greater, synergistic beauty; each individual element accentuating the others and elevating the look to a transcendent new whole.

As I mentioned above, I am delighted to be partnering to Jennie Kwon to offer a brand new ring to one lucky winner! The piece in question is a stunning rose gold and diamond and buckle ring, a chic, versatile beauty that would be at home in any ring stack.

The ring will be custom made in whatever size the lucky winner requests, so no need to worry about it being too large or too small.

To enter, please follow the instructions in the Rafflecoptor widget below.

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A huge thanks to Jennie Kwon for offering this treat for DitL readers. You have TWO WEEKS to enter: I’ll announce the winner on July 29th. Good luck to you all!

2015 gift guide: $500 – $1,000.

November 13, 2015

It’s Friday at last, and we’ve reached the end of the first week of our gift guide! We’re going to celebrate by reaching the cusp of four-digit price points.

In other words: things are about to get really fabulous. Here’s what we’ve covered already, in case you’re craving a recap: jewelry under $100; $100 – $200; $200 – $350; and $350 – $500.

14 gold dagger studs with rubies and diamonds.

14k yellow gold stacking ring from Hoard Jewelry in turquoise or malachite.

Pearl and gold Cuffling™ series earcuff by Marla Aaron.

Ruta Reifen So Fine Collection; Keter silver ring and Madres silver necklace, with pink sapphires and rhodolite.

Georgian mourning pendant in 12k rose gold, Essex crystal, uncultured seed pearls, hair, pinchbeck chain.

Jennie Kwon Deco Point stud earrings in yellow gold with diamonds and sapphires or emeralds.

This antique pearl and diamond flower cluster ring in gold is engraved “Christmas 1903.” What could be a sweeter holiday gift for an antique jewelry lover?

Annette Ferdinandsen cicada wing earrings with black pearl and 10k gold.

Gemstone and gold rings by French designer Dorette.

Pascale Monvoisin moonstone and opal Orso necklace.

Dana Bronfman Diana earrings in sterling silver, black rhodium and 18k yellow gold.

N+A Black Magic opal ring with opals and black diamonds in gold.

Workhorse Atalanta crossed arrows pendant in 14k gold with diamonds.

Onyx hexagon point ring with grape detail; converted from an antique stickpin.

I’ll see you next week, darlings. Have a good weekend, and come back on Monday ready to see our gift guide go up, up, and away in price point. There are such beauties to come!

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