Four Elements: April’s Symbol of Purity and Energy
What's your birthstone? It's kind of like your birthday but in gorgeous gemstone form. It's something to celebrate. The ancient Greeks believed everything was made of four elements: earth, water, air, and fire. We believe every birthstone month deserves (at least) four jewelry wishes. Happy birthstone!
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Invincible. Unbreakable. Diamonds.
Hands down, diamonds are the most popular stone in jewelry today. April’s birthstone continues to reign as the top choice for engagement rings worldwide. It’s one of the strongest gems: its Greek name “adamas” translates to “invincible” or “unbreakable.” Diamond is the gift to give on 60 and 75-year wedding anniversaries—a testament to that unbreakable meaning. As a centerpiece or accent in contemporary designs, their versatility is unparalleled. And did I mention a diamond’s bright white light is utterly captivating? Here are four elements that showcase diamonds like I’ve never seen before.
EARTH
Yvonne Léon is proof that the French are the most stylish. The youngest daughter from a jeweler family, she began her career as a style editor and fashion stylist and is now the head of her chic namesake jewelry brand. Her designs are a fresh interpretation of classic styles, like this unexpected diamond pear cut solitaire and duo-chain necklace.
18k yellow and white gold with a pear diamond necklace, $3,071 at Yvonne Léon
FIRE
Designer Julie Lamb is a believer in “having fun with fine” in her many collections. Her City collection pays tribute to New York City, and her Be Ewe collection with its lamb logo embraces individuality. A top choice is this Salutatorian class ring that brings you back to your wonder years with its blingy baguettes. Just like a class ring, it can be personalized.
18k yellow gold, round and baguette diamond “Salutatorian” class ring, $5,750 at Julie Lamb NY
AIR
I.Gorman’s DC-based store is a gallery of wedding rings and custom designs replete with a Wedding Band Bar where you can cheers among dazzling jewelry. Their designs go beyond wedding sets with modern offerings from caged gem ear jackets to these updated diamond stud earrings.
14k yellow gold and pavé diamond stud Gabriel & Co. earrings, $508.75*
*this item is sold out.
WATER
An East Coast native, Nancy Newberg’s LA-based business is a mix of both coasts’ aesthetics with chic and modern at the forefront and effortless style all around. Choose one of her link bracelets and team it with this gold and diamond hook bangle for the ultimate arm party.
14k yellow gold twist handle with silver and diamond hook, $3,800 at Nancy Newberg
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