Four Elements: Purifying Energy
What's your birthstone? It's kind of like your birthday but in gorgeous gemstone form. It's something to celebrate. The ancient Greeks believed everything was made of four elements: earth, water, air, and fire. We believe every birthstone month deserves (at least) four jewelry wishes. Happy birthstone!
Find natural tranquility with February’s Amethyst
An essential crystal for crystal devotees, amethyst is said to bring peace, relaxation, and spiritual awareness to its wearer. From the Ancient Greeks using the purple stone to protect them from drunkenness to the Duchess of Windsor’s jaw-dropping Cartier Bib Necklace, there’s no denying amethysts’ beauty.
It’s not just pretty—it’s mighty, and was the chosen color of influential women at last month’s Inauguration, symbolizing unity and loyalty to a cause. It’s due time for amethyst vibrations to help the whole world chill out.
FIRE
Designer Bea Bongiasca is inspired by her experiences in East Asia and sees jewelry design as an art form—this has resulted in a cult following for her enamel and stone rings in juicy pops of colors, like this amethyst stunner.
Latte enamel with 9k yellow gold with two heart-shaped amethysts ring, $1,500 at Bea Bongiasca
EARTH
LA-based jewelry designer Irene Neuwirth is known for her whimsical fine jewelry that includes fruits and flowers. That said, her “Classics Collection” is not to be missed. This classically beautiful bracelet with scalloped rose gold edges has a modern look with jumbo-sized cabochon stones.
18k rose gold bracelet set with 20mm rose cut rose de France, $7,790 at Irene Neuwirth
AIR
A heritage brand handcrafted in California, Tacori is well versed in diamonds and engagement rings with their signature Crescent Silhouette. But, these mixed metal drop earrings show they go beyond engagements to downright pretty classics.
Tacori 18k rose gold and rose amethyst oval ruffle earrings, $1,030 at Baxter’s Jewelry
WATER
A native to Brazil and UK-based, Fernando Jorge has a sculptural aesthetic that utilizes Brazilian gemstones. His “Fluid” collection is the embodiment of his brand, as it was “designed as an extension of the female form, reflecting the overt sensuality and body culture of Jorge’s home country.”
18k rose gold, brown diamonds, and amethyst necklace, $7,450 at Fernando Jorge
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