Photos: Bling Rings Worn by London's It Girls
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20131/8Stone
The Life and Death of Marina Abramović—a quasi-opera opening mid-month at the Park Avenue Armory—will provide the perfect backdrop for these dramatic rings, which model Pixie Geldof describes as “intricately beautiful—and handy in a fight!” Sevan Biçakçi rings and leather cuff with carved gemstones and diamonds; sevanbicakci.com. Carven dress.
Fashion Editor: Tabitha Simmons
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20132/8Breaking the Ice
The right spray of diamonds can raise one’s holiday spirits as much as George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center. “My own family is not particularly fussy about holidays,” says model Adwoa Aboah, who recently starred in a video for Dominic Jones. “As long as we’re together, we’ll do anything.” From left: Van Cleef & Arpels 18K rose gold–and–pink sapphire rings and amethyst, Mandarin garnet, opal, and diamond ring; Van Cleef & Arpels, NYC. Prada dress.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20133/8In a Flurry
“You cannot go wrong with a bright color palette, especially when it comes to jewelry,” says model Jourdan Dunn, the newly named Parent Ambassador for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. She’ll wear these pastel-colored rings by David Morris to the UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani Wall Street. David Morris pink–and–white diamond palm-leaf and butterfly double rings; davidmorris.com. Versace top.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20134/8Eye Candy
These confection-colored baubles will blend in seamlessly with the macarons when model Arizona Muse, the face of Estée Lauder, stops by Ladurée’s new salon-like outpost in SoHo. From top: Louis Vuitton emerald ring and pink-spinel ring with diamonds; select Louis Vuitton boutiques. Bulgari spinel–and–diamond pavé ring; Bulgari boutiques. Harry Winston diamond ring with Mandarin garnets; harrywinston.com. Jason Wu clutch. Aquilano.Rimondi top.
BEAUTY NOTE
Dab on a dark lip—like Estée Lauder Pure Color Vivid Shine Lipstick in Rebel Raspberry—for a soft-focus, wine-stained effect.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20135/8On the Rocks
Jumbo gems do double duty for model Georgia May Jagger, the face of Miu Miu and HUDSON Jeans, at red-carpet events like the British Fashion Awards at the London Coliseum. From top: De Grisogono aquamarine ring with diamonds and turquoise ring with amethysts; de Grisogono, NYC. Peter Pilotto dress.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20136/8Paradise Found
Taking in Beyoncé at the Staples Center in L.A. could be just the stage for model and actress Tao Okamoto, who’s been shooting her first Japanese television series, to show off these cheeky charms. From left: Boucheron hibiscus ring with pavé diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires, and chameleon ring with pavé sapphires, rubies, and tsavorites; boucheron.com. De Grisogono amethyst ring with emeralds and pink sapphires; de Grisogono, NYC. Jonathan Saunders dress.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20137/8Crown Jewels
Actress Sophie Turner, who plays Sansa on Game of Thrones, can appreciate both a sense of adventure and exquisite taste—qualities in abundance at All’onda, the new Venetian restaurant in New York from Ai Fiori alum Chris Jaeckle. Dolce & Gabbana jeweled headband ($2,295) and dress. Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda yellow sapphire–and–diamond earrings with enameled leaves and matching ring All at select Dolce & Gabbana boutiques. Ana Khouri 18K gold–leaf rings with diamonds, $4,250 each; Barneys New York, NYC.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 20138/8Flights of Fancy
“Some things are so beautiful that you should let them have all the attention,” says actress Lily James, currently filming Cinderella, of her favorite pieces. This theory could be put into practice at Chanel’s “Métiers d’Art” show in Dallas. From left: Tiffany & Co. platinum ring with sapphires and aquamarines; (800) 843-3269. Lucifer Vir Honestus turquoise butterfly double ring with diamonds; Sabbia, Key Biscayne, FL. Lanvin double ring with Swarovski crystals, $585; Lanvin, NYC. Emporio Armani dress.
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