End of Summer Blues
Photo credit: @everythingbutwater
Turquoise. Blue Topaz. Lapis. Now. Always.
Not ready to wish summer bon voyage just yet? Hold tight to those vacation vibes with turquoise, sapphire, and more stunning blue hues poised to catch the last of summer’s rays, and then transition stylishly into fall. Blues this breathtaking (and versatile, just like your favorite jeans), are sure to be an upper if the change of seasons has got you down.
Aquamarine
Dreaming of the sparkling azure Aegean sea? If your travel plans were dashed this summer, this aquamarine ring is the next best thing. With a focus on free-form cuts and organic settings that highlight the inherent beauty of gemstones and precious metals, design duo Mary Margoni and Yannis Mandilakis channel the romance of Greek seaside into each piece they create (and onto the lucky wearer’s finger).
Margoni 18k yellow gold and bezel set aquamarine ring, $1,850 at I. Gorman Jewelers
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London Blue Topaz
Founded by Dino Lonzano, a sixth-generation Belgium diamond cutter, Market Street Diamonds’ expertise extends to other stones, as evidenced by the exquisite hand-carving on these London blue topazes. Known for its saturated, inky hue that sits between lighter Swiss topaz and sapphire, this unique gemstone is fit for a queen.
Hand-carved London blue topaz, 18k yellow gold and diamond earrings, $750 at Market Street Diamonds
Turquoise
The about-to-be-affianced flock to Toronto-based designer Anne Sportun for her unique engagement and wedding rings, but her fine jewelry creations take the form of other expressions of love, too—like this elevated take on a friendship bracelet inspired by natural materials and done up in turquoise and diamonds.
Anne Sportun turquoise, diamond and 18k yellow gold “Flow” bracelet, $975 at Oster Jewelers
Lolith and Fluorite
Meaning “two sisters” in Hindi, Bahina is the manifestation of the combined experience of siblings Noelle Vielliard-Jordi (a trained gemologist) and Annick Jordi (a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology). The pair founded their line with the intention of bringing joy to the wearer, and with this sparkling combination of crystals on your lobes, it would be hard to feel anything else.
Bahina 18k gold, lolith, and fluorite earrings, $1,1815 at Moda Operandi
Lapis Lazuli
Parisian designer Sylvia Toledano chooses each stone for the combination of its beauty and power, and this statement cuff (the ultimate accessory for any wonder woman) is no different. Brilliant 22 karat gold is studded with cabochons of lapis lazuli, a gemstone known for its calming and enlightening properties. A mini mediation to wear on your wrist.
Sylvia Toledano lapis lazuli and 22k gold-plated cuff, $360 at Everything But Water
Labradorite
Joie DiGiovanni founded her eponymous jewelry line while recovering from a life-altering car accident. She uses natural stones as a reminder that all of life’s experiences can result in something beautiful, much the way an oyster transforms a grain of sand into a precious pearl. Enter the perfectly imperfect freshwater specimen strung on this single stand of labradorite, a subtly shimmering blue gemstone.
Labradorite and freshwater pearl necklace, $350 at Joie DiGiovanni
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