MTJ Staffers Jewelry Gift Picks
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.
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If there's one thing I've learned being a jewelry lover, you can't have enough. There's always something on the wish list, no matter what time of year. But come holiday time, we turn the volume up a luxurious notch. Take a look at what we want if we could have it all.
Samantha Durbin, Editorial Director
“I’m a Sagittarius always on the hunt for (subtle) astrology jewelry. I love everything about these earrings, from the Artemis symbolism to the clean-lined 14k arrows to the lab-grown ruby drips.”
14k gold with ruby drops “Artemis” earrings, ($678) at Rachel Quinn
“If you’ve read my memoir, Raver Girl, you know why I need one of Brent Neale’s cult-favorite mushroom necklaces. I’d take any version, but this re-constituted coral and moonstone with Peruvian opal wonder is iconic.”
18k yellow gold, carved coral with diamonds, and moonstone “Magic Mushroom” pendant, ($7,450) at Brent Neale
"Can you tell I like color? Ever since our peridot story, I've been dreaming about the green stone, especially with yellow gold. I'm obsessed with eternity bands, yet I don't have any. Santa, can I start my collection with this bright beauty?"
Bellarri 14k yellow gold and emerald shape peridot “Eternal Love” ring ($2,470) at Neugebauer’s
Johannah Masters, Market Editor
"The first time I saw Marie Lichtenberg's lockets, I was in love. They are inspired by the French West Indies and the craftsmanship of India, and they aren't your average lockets. This is just one of my many favorites because of the use of neon enamel."
Marie Lichtenberg 14k yellow gold, garnet, sapphire, and enamel “Candy Heart Punk” locket, $5,100 at Twist Online
“Personalization is the ultimate gift when it comes to jewelry. I own many initials and name necklaces that refer to myself and my son. The fact that this is also a traditional Hawaiian bracelet is a bonus.”
14k yellow gold with enamel letters custom Hawaiian Heirloom bracelet, $1,395 at Royal Hawaiian Heritage Jewelry
“I have a serious love for sea life jewelry, and these Eden Presley pendants are at the top of my list. The mix of the vintage shape and modern rainbow set sapphires make them the ideal pendants to be worn with a swimsuit or a sweater.”
14k yellow gold, diamonds, and multi-color sapphire “Swedish Fish” pendants, $2,200-3,900 at Eden Presley
Jason Reuben, Founder
"Chérie is my wife's brand, and I'm obsessed with this choker. It sits so well on the neckline and shines in an elegant yet powerful way. I look forward to when Sharon puts it on."
14k gold plated “Shields of Protection” choker, $95 at Chérie
“This design turns chaos into art.”
“I like how subtle this bracelet is and has a lunar feeling to it. Easy to wear every day and easy to take on and off.”
Stainless steel stretchable bracelet and beaded black IP plated and lava stone, $100 at Bay Area Diamond Co.
Sam Van deWalle, Editorial Assistant
“Harwell Godfrey’s pendant designs are so unique, yet very wearable. I could see myself wearing this stunner every day.”
18k yellow gold, diamond, lapis, and tanzanite “Evil Eye” Pendant $3,100 at Harwell Godfrey
“Huggie hoops are my go-to earrings—they’re so easy and comfortable to wear. I love the enamel on these, and they are so affordable!”
Ania Haie 14k gold plated “Sage Enamel Gold Huggie Hoop” Earrings, $49 at Siebke Hoyt Jewelers
“I love the clean geometry of a tapered baguette diamond. It’s the perfect right-hand ring that matches anything.”
18k yellow gold “Tapered Baguette Solitaire” ring, $5,200 at ARTËMER
Rebecca Daly, Wordsmith
“Sorellina’s Tarot Card collection are mini works of art, wrought in gems and 18 karat gold. Beautiful to behold, they are as open to interpretation as an actual tarot card, so the meaning of this gift is as unique as the relationship between the giver and recipient.”
18k yellow gold with sapphires, diamonds, and mother of pearl “La Luna” Tarot Card pendant, $17,500 at Sorellina
“Gray diamonds have won me over with their understated, organic beauty. This eternity band of salt and pepper diamonds would be the perfect non-competing complement to my antique Edwardian engagement ring and delicate diamond wedding band.”
Lauren Wolf Jewelry gray diamond eternity band, $5,100 at Esqueleto
“Just when you think you've seen it all, a talented designer like Madyha Farooqui comes along with a new point of view. Whimsical, impeccably detailed, and made with rare gems like Australian Boulder opals and Arizona turquoise, these statement earrings are a gift of true heirloom quality.”
"Demeter & Hades" earrings with gemstones and diamonds, $23,750 at Madyha Farooqui
Ali Frugé, Marketing Director
“Somehow, I’ve gotten through all of 2021 without an oversized, extra-chunky Cuban chain. This one from Martha Calvo’s JOOLZ has a little extra something-something that makes it my DREAM protective and chunky Cuban. Everyone needs a statement-maker for when they’re feeling like a one-and-done necklace day.”
14k gold plated curb chain “Evil Eye” protection necklace, $150 at Martha Calvo
"The mood ring of necklaces (except you get to pick your own). I've had my sights set on GLDN's Hand Gesture Collection for a while. Whether I feel sassy, hopeful, peaceful, or just plain "nope," there's a necklace for moi. (And at $47, why not catch them all?)"
14k gold filled “Hand Gestures” necklace, $47 at GLDN
“My unwavering desire to feel both classy and edgy speaks to my NEED for an onyx ring. Alter’s Gem’s 14k yellow onyx Rope ring centers a big and bold marquise cut onyx in a feminine, sultry setting. The ideal balance of delicate and daring I’ve been craving.”
Editor: Samantha Durbin
Market Editor: Johannah Masters
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