Cuffing Season
Photo credit: @kendrascott
Arm yourself with style
‘Tis the season for layers and the perfect accessory for punctuating all those long-sleeved looks: the cuff bracelet. The style itself is a forever classic, a mainstay of moments when jewelry truly shines, be it a cocktail party or an #armparty. And timeless though the cuff may be, now we’re seeing a fresh new take—slim single bands studded with gems of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Striking enough to wear alone and equally stylish when stacked, these pieces give a whole new meaning to the term “arm candy.”
Emerald and Diamond
With his impeccable eye for detail, Andrew Glassford’s lightweight cuff, featuring daisy-carved emeralds and hand-set with diamonds, has us seeing green.
Andrew Glassford cuff in 18k yellow gold with emeralds and diamonds, $13,500 at Moda Operandi
Rainbow Crystal
Loyal fans go ga-ga over Austin-based Kendra Scott’s collectible baubles, and with a commitment to giving back (a portion of annual proceeds support women’s and children’s causes), treating yourself to a piece is a guilty pleasure you can feel good about.
Kendra Scott cuff in 14k yellow gold plate jewel tone mix, $78 at Calvin Broyles Jewelers
Moonstone or Labradorite
For the minimalists among us, 13 Secrets—a jewelry gallery founded in Savannah by Chad Crawford, with the aim of designing and curating wearable art—offers the aptly named Signature Cuff, a style you’ll want to wear everyday, everywhere.
13 Secrets “Signature Cuff” with moonstone or labradorite, $269.99 each at 13 Secrets
Diamond and Enamel
Based in Athens, designer Nikos Koulis is the recipient of prestigious awards (the GEM Award in Jewelry Design, Town & Country’s Jewelry Award, to name a couple). With his striking application of black enamel, which balances Art Deco with subtle edge, it’s not hard to see why.
Nikos Koulis “Oui” bracelet in white gold with diamonds and black enamel, price upon request at Nikos Koulis
Rainbow Sapphires
Baguette-cut stones are a signature of designer Suzanne Kalan, whose timeless-with-a-twist pieces, like this cuff of seemingly scattered sapphires in the stone’s full spectrum, are all handmade in Los Angeles.
Suzanne Kalan “Princess” staggered rainbow sapphire bangle, $10,000 at Suzanne Kalan
Diamonds
A trained architect and the son of a family of precious gem manufacturers, Doron Paloma combined his fields of expertise to create Doves, a line of fine jewelry where precision shines through every facet.
Doves 18k white-gold cuff with diamonds, $2,050 at Bay Hill Jewelers
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