MTJ Gift Guide: New York, NY
Every season is jewelry gift-giving season. When in doubt, go small, sparkly, and sentimental. Find holiday and milestone gift-giving ideas with our MTJ gift guides. And go ahead, treat yourself once in a while just because.
Sparkling gifts inspired by a helluva town
It’s loud, bustling, and brimming with culture. New York City, as jewelry-loving Samantha Jones would agree, is fabulous. NYC is full of stylish people that continue to wear lots of black—the perfect backdrop for conversation-starting jewels. Consider these sleek, chic adornments if you have a city dweller on your list.
Signet
A modern classic ring is all they need.
Bijoux Birks silver “Hexagon” signet ring, $275 at Emerson Fine Jewelry
Crystal Cobra
A dazzling crossbody bag for busy days and disco nights.
KARA leather and hand-stitched strap “Crystal Cobra” camera bag, $595 at KARA
Jewelry Guide
Assouline’s latest jewelry tomb is the book for the ultimate jewelry lover.
Jewelry Guide: The Ultimate Compendium text by Fabienne Reybaud, Published by Assouline, $95 at Assouline
Crystal Cascade
Prada + zircon cascades = bejeweled cool girl hair accessory.
Prada crystal-embellished nickel-free metal barrettes, $895 at Moda Operandi
Chain Link
Silver chain link jewelry is both punk and sophisticated.
Ti Sento white sterling silver chain link with pave zirconia bracelet, $169 at Siebke Hoyt
Pearl Trim
Glam meets edgy accented leather gloves.
Bloomingdale’s leather and faux pearl gloves, $128 at Bloomingdale’s
Tiffany T
Little blue box? Big smile.
Tiffany & Co. 18k white gold “Tiffany T1” hoop earrings, $2,750 at Tiffany & Co.
Wall Art
Piero Fornasetti’s muse, Italian opera singer Lina Cavalieri, rocks out on this wall plate.
Fornasetti porcelain “Tema e Variazioni Star” decorative wall plate, $330 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Chain Choker
A multifunctional chain choker that supports a Ukrainian jewelry brand.
Guzema 14k white gold “Chain Choker” necklace, $880 at Guzema
Louxor
Inspired by Ancient Egypt and its architecture, this diamond-cut crystal vase marvels (and sparkles).
Baccarat crystal diamond cut “Louxor” rectangular vase, $950 at Baccarat
Akoya Baroque Pearl
An Akoya Baroque pearl charm adds a luxuriously feminine vibe to any chain.
White/Space Jewelry 14k solid recycled gold and Japanese Akoya Baroque “Clio” charm, $285 at White/Space Jewelry
Glitz
If they insist on wearing sparkles from head to toe.
Sam Edelman “Loraine” embellished loafers, $150 at Bloomingdale’s
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