Summer of Freedom: Let the Sunshine In

May 28

Greece 2007

Sun worshippers, unite. The sun is the biggest star in the center of the solar system and all the planets revolve around it. Many early cultures considered the sun a deity or god; the Egyptians had a sun god named Ra. The sun is the ultimate creative force, no wonder it’s a constant source of design inspiration, not to mention an all-around mood lifter (bring on the vitamin D). Many designers are inspired by the sun as the ultimate energizer as we come out of hibernation. Here are five delights to warm up your body, mind, and soul.

**Sun Yellow**

Designer Celine Daoust’s takes inspiration from her travels between her home base Jaipur, Paris, and Brussels, showcasing stones found along the way. This necklace is a shining example of her passion for jewelry and spirituality, where the sun, the source of all life on earth, takes center stage.
14k light yellow gold small full sun necklace, $1,465 at Celine Daoust

**Soleil Studs**

LA-based Elizabeth Stone uses various materials, from superior thick plating and lab-grown stones to 14k gold and cubic zirconia. Merging shells with sparkle, these abalone sun studs represent Elizabeth’s California chic vibe.
18k gold plated brass studs with abalone and cz stones, $38 at Elizabeth Stone Jewelry

**Cosmic Sun**

Syna means “together,” and that’s what drives Dharmesh & Namrata Kothari’s luxurious jewels. This bracelet represents the painterly way they mix materials: a milky moon quartz sun center surrounded by diamond rays set in high-polished gold.
18k yellow gold, champagne diamonds, and moon quartz “Cosmic Sun” bracelet, $2,850 SYNA

**Lapis Pave**

Ahead of the layering and healing crystals trends, LA-based designer Jacquie Aiche has always played with nature motifs. This stunning lapis sun necklace reminds me of one of my favorite sun-drenched parts of the world: the Greek isles.
14k rose gold, lapis, and pave diamond sun necklace, $3,000 at Jacquie Aiche*
*This item is sold out

**Sol Threader**

Designer, actress, and environmentalist Nikki Reed started her lifestyle brand Bayou With Love to create sustainable and ethical jewelry and accessories. All her items are made with recycled gold and have a natural, luxurious organic aesthetic, just like this “Sol” threader.
14k recycled yellow gold and diamond “Sol” threader, $326 (single) at BaYou With Love

Editor: Samantha Durbin

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