Amazonian Wonders
The Amazonia necklace is the hero piece and the muse of the new Graziela Gems Amazonia Collection. As fires hit the Amazon rainforest, leaves die and animals flee. The rear of the necklace represents these lifeless sections while the front of the necklace represents lush foliage sprinkled with Paraiba tourmaline like water droplets. The remainder of the collection is an homage to the Amazon’s wild beauty, and 10 percent of the profits from the sales of these pieces will be donated to The Rain Forest Trust.
grazielagems.com
$280,000
14K yellow gold earrings with moonstone, enamel, and diamonds.
Renaissance Woman
Loriann Jewelry’s Modern Renaissance collection is both timeless and on trend, with its beautiful use of black enamel, fleur-de-lis motifs, and stylized shields and swords. Created as a tribute to the designer’s late mother, these designs are infused with rich history and deep emotion. The collection balances boldness and delicacy with a panache worthy of any modern Renaissance woman.
loriannjewelry.com
$2,150
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Sterling silver ring with CZ.
Portable Peace
MeditationRings’ new silver stackable spinners with CZ elements are a wonderfully affordable introduction to this brand’s universe of delightful kinetic jewelry. Each ring features a gently hammered center band that spins around the ring’s central shank, adorned with a clear fancy shape CZ element. As lovely and clever as they are fun to play with.
meditationrings.com
$99
Brass bracelet
Meditative and Marvelous
Mahnal is a collection of contemporary brass jewelry that studies natural forms and elements to inspire contemplation and meditation. Brass is the material of choice, making these designs a great option for customers who want something special without breaking the bank.
mahnal.com
$132
A Touch of Teal
Teal sapphires are all the rage, and The Personal Jeweler’s Le Saphir Collection is wholly dedicated to engagement rings featuring natural, unheated examples of this gorgeous and popular gem. The settings are stylish but timeless, offering an array of options for these remarkable stones. The collection debuted at JCK Las Vegas in the Designer Collective with the Black in Jewelry Coalition and has received well-deserved praise ever since.
thepersonaljeweler.com
$6,250
14K yellow gold ring with sapphire (1.80 TCW) and diamonds (0.35 TCW)
Honoring a Legacy: How Smith & Son Jewelers Exceeded Every Goal With Wilkerson
When Andrew Smith decided to close the Springfield, Massachusetts location of Smith & Son Jewelers, the decision came down to family. His father was retiring after 72 years in the business, and Andrew wanted to spend more time with his children and soon-to-arrive grandchildren.
For this fourth-generation jeweler whose great-grandfather founded the company in 1918, closing the 107-year-old Springfield location required the right partner. Smith chose Wilkerson, and the experience exceeded expectations from start to finish.
"Everything they told me was 100% true," Smith says. "The ease and use of all their tools was wonderful."
The consultants' knowledge and expertise proved invaluable. Smith and his father set their own financial goal, but Wilkerson proposed three more ambitious targets. "We thought we would never make it," Smith explains. "We were dead wrong. We hit our first goal, second goal and third goal. It was amazing."
Smith's recommendation is emphatic: "I would never be able to do what they did by myself."
