In “Sparkling Personalities” in the October issue of Vogue, eight cool, modern girls (from Elisa Sednaoui to Hanneli Mustaparta) show that to carry off fine jewelry today (in a world of fast fashion and trend-driven accessories), more than just the gems have to shine. And while the classic pieces like heirlooms and antiques are always au courant, there are also modern and inventive ways to wear the most timeless of investment pieces.
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Photo: Courtesy of Wilfredo Rosado2/25You know the old cliché that everything old becomes new again. Fine jewelry is no exception, with modern pieces borrowing more than just a little inspiration from bygone eras, including the Baroque and Art Deco periods.
Photo: Courtesy of Wilfredo Rosado3/25Wilfredo Rosado 18K white-gold feather Flight of Fancy brooch with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and spinels (the feathers, crafted in Paris at atelier Maison Lemarié, are interchangeable), $93,800
Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212.753.7300
Photo: Marko MacPherson4/25Ivanka Trump Fine Cheap Replica Handbags 18K white gold necklace with seed pearl and diamond tassel, $12,500
ivankatrumpcollectsion.com
Photo: Courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels5/25Van Cleef & Arpels Bal Black and White Heavenscraper platinum bracelet from the Bals de Légende collectsion, with white cultured pearls, onyx, and rose-cut, round-shaped, and baguette-cut diamonds set in platinum, price upon request
vancleef-arpels.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson6/25Diane von Furstenberg by H.Stern Studio 18K white gold–and-diamond Love Knot ring, $3,400
H.Stern, NYC, 212.655.3910
Photo: Marko MacPherson7/25Verdura gold Lily bracelet with diamonds set in platinum, $74,500
Verdura, NYC, 212.758.3388
Photo: Courtesy of Pomellato8/25Even if she’s wearing leather pants and spiked stilettos, don’t be fooled: Diamonds are always a girl’s best friend.
Photo: Courtesy of Shaun Leane9/25Shaun Leane black leather cuff with 18K white gold and diamond sabre, price upon request
shaunleaneshop.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson10/25David Yurman 18K white gold–and–black rhodium Aquamarine Pebble ring with aquamarine and pebble-shaped cabochon, price upon request
David Yurman Townhouse, NYC, 212.752.4255
Photo: Courtesy of Pomellato11/25Pomellato 18K rose gold Tango necklace with rose and brilliant cut-brown diamond pavé, $105,000
For information: 800.254.6020
Photo: Courtesy of Hannah Martin12/25Hannah Martin 18K red gold–and–black Tahitian pearl Stabbed Pearl earring, $919 per earring
hannahmartinlondon.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson13/25de Grisogono 18K white gold–and–black diamond Lipstick SQ S13 watch with quartz movement on a black galuchat strap, $92,300
de Grisogono, NYC, 212.439.4220
Photo: Courtesy of Kimberly McDonald14/25Who says your stones need to be perfect and polished? An earthy, rough quality gives a piece personality, courtesy of your local artisan—or, in many cases, Mother Nature herself.
Photo: Courtesy of Dean Harris15/25Dean Harris 18K yellow gold link–and–white quartz necklace with natural green tourmaline, $3,530
deanharris.net
Photo: Marko MacPherson16/25Rona Pfeiffer sterling silver–and–14K gold back Seven Stone Diamond ring with rose-cut and pavé diamonds, $3,600
Rona Pfeiffer sterling silver–and–14K gold back Aztec Patterned Diamond ring with rose-cut and pavé diamonds, $2,950
Rona Pfeiffer sterling silver-and-14K gold back Square diamond ring, $4,160
Photo: Courtesy of Monique Péan17/25Monique Péan 18k recycled gold bracelets with sustainable Tahitian keshi pearl, vintage ebony, fossilized woolly mammoth ivory, hand-carved scrimshaw, and conflict-free diamonds, $2,500 – $30,000
Barneys New York, 212.826.8900
Photo: Courtesy of Kimberly McDonald18/25Kimberly McDonald aquamarine-slice and diamond earrings set in 18K white gold with opals and a black rhodium finish, $34,100
For information: kimberlymcdonald.com
Photo: Gorman Studio19/25Arik Kastan 14K rose gold Moonstone ring with opal accents, $1,725
roseark.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson20/25Can fine jewelry be ambitious? Imaginative? Surreal? Absolutely. These elegant, whimsical pieces, crafted with creativity in mind, stand in a league all their own.
Photo: Courtesy of Diego Percossi Papi21/25Diego Percossi vermeil Papi Caravella earrings with cloisonné enamels, garnets, peridot, blue topaz, pearls, and seed-pearl micromosaic, $1,756
For information: percossipapi.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson22/25Sevan Biçakçi handmade 24K gold–and–sterling silver cocktail ring with rose-cut white, brown, and yellow diamonds, and center lemon quartz with reverse-carving of water lilies, $35,314
For information: barneys.com
Photo: Courtesy of Lotus Arts de Vivre23/25Lotus Arts de Vivre Ammonite Muro brooch with carved jade, green tourmaline amethyst, ebony, ammonite, and diamonds, $12,000
For information: lotusartsdevivre.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson24/25Munnu/The Gem Palace rose-cut and round-cut diamonds in gold-and-silver bird ring, price upon request
Munnu/The Gem Palace, NYC, 212.861.0606
Photo: Courtesy of Prediletto25/25Prediletto 18K yellow, white, and pink gold Venetian Palace Window pendant necklace with blue topaz, diamonds, and carved ebony, $26,800
For information: prediletto.us.com