Take the simplicity of spring fashion up a notch by injecting your wardrobe with modern implementations of exquisite high jewelry.
Whimsical swirl designs make high jewelry all that much more fun to wear
Diamond and sapphire oversized earrings, $42,000; Diamond necklace, $103,250, and bracelet, $56,280, both by Cantamessa; available at East Coast Jewelry, 16810 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, 305-947-8883
Modernize the storied luxury that are diamonds by implementing clean lines and a new-feeling design
18k white gold and diamond cuff and chandelier earrings by Gaspari, $242,661 for the cuff, and $48,825 for the earrings; available at East Coast Jewelry, 16810 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, 305-947-8883
See the world through rose-colored glasses with pink sapphire pieces that add a feminine touch
‘Bomarzo Perles’ necklace from the high jewelry collection ‘Les Jardins’ featuring pearls, sapphires and diamonds with 18k white gold by Van Cleef & Arpels, price upon request, available at 1 877 VAN CLEEF or www.vancleef-arpels.com. Pink sapphire and diamond earrings, price upon request; available at Chopard Salon, at Saks Fifth Avenue, 9600 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-887-5360; and at Neiman Marcus, 150 Stockton St., San Francisco, 415-362-3900.
There’s something regal about the blue-blooded hue of sapphires that makes us feel like the Queen of Quite a lot
‘Victoria’ necklace and earrings from the high jewelry collection ‘Les Jardins’ featuring diamonds, pink and mauve sapphires and cultured pearls set in 18K white gold by Van Cleef & Arpels, prices upon request; available at 1-877-VAN-CLEEF or www.vancleef-arpels.com. Sapphire and diamond bracelet and cocktail rings, prices upon request; available at Morays Jewelers, 50 NE 2 Ave., 305-374-0739
For the woman who has it all, even a mobile phone should be lapped in gold
Gemstone and diamond drop earrings from the Temptations collection, price upon request; available at Chopard Salon, at Saks Fifth Avenue, 9600 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-887-5360; and at Neiman Marcus, 150 Stockton St., San Francisco, 415-362-3900. Tango ring featuring colorless topaz and brown diamonds set in 18k rose gold, $12,900, available at Pomellato, 320 N Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-858-1300; and at Neiman Marcus, 150 Stockton St., San Francisco, 415-362-3900. Ulysse Nardin Chairman mobile phone in rose gold, price upon request; available at East Coast Jewelry, 16810 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, 305-947-8883.
The boldness of thick wrist wear speaks to the power of otherwisedelicate- seeming high jewelry
Top to bottom: Diamond bangle bracelet with 24cts of diamonds $100,000; available at Morays Jewelers, 50 NE 2 Ave., 305-374-0739. Wide mesh diamond bracelet with 47.45cts of diamonds, $150,00; and 18k white gold, diamond and sapphire diamond bracelet, $84,000; available at East Coast Jewelry, 16810 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, 305-947-8883