MTJ Gift Guide: Make Fun
Every season is jewelry gift-giving season. When in doubt, go small, sparkly, and sentimental. Find holiday and milestone gift-giving ideas with our MTJ gift guides. And go ahead, treat yourself once in a while just because.
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Make Fun
Add a little happy to your gift giving
Everything (especially fashion and jewelry) doesn’t have to be so serious and this playful “Make Fun” trend is a perfect example. Designers have been pumping out endorphin inducing creations for a while now and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Cartoon influences, multi-functional, childhood memory silhouettes all in bold and cheeky designs: it’s enough to leave a permanent smile on you and your loved one’s faces.
In Motion
This eye-catching pendant has a varivue lenticular lens, which means it changes into different images when you move it!
Francesca Villa 18k yellow gold, orange sapphire, citrine and diamond vintage varivue “Flying Robin” necklace, $2,790 at Twist.
Fun Function
These oversized aviators with a cheeky emerald teardrop can be worn as shades or glasses, once you switch out your prescription.
Francis De Lara gold-plated aerospace-grade titanium and Gemfields emerald drop “Supersize Aviators”, $2,500 at Francis De Lara.
Bling
Both Pharell and jewelry fans will love delving into this book full of over 100 jewelry pieces that he created with many recognizable jewelry industry names.
Pharell: Carbon, Pressure & Time: A Book of Jewels, $48.52 at Amazon.
Happy Flower
What could make anyone happier than mixing abstract flower forms with a classic smiley face?
Ania Haie “14K gold plated sterling silver with corundum and nano stones “Happy Flower” charm, $79 at Siebke Hoyt.
Puffy Pink
Imagine how happy you’ll be stomping around in the snow while wearing these amusing puffy moon boots!
Moncler “Gaia” quilted nylon pocket snow boots, $895 at Neiman Marcus.
Up. Down.
Wear these both closed, both open or one of each for a playful nod to the 80s.
Monbouquette plated gold and lab-grown emeralds and sapphires “Dice Hatch Earrings”, $415 at Monbouquette.
Mario Bros
This bold time-piece is an ideal gift for the ultimate Mario Bros fan.
Casio G-Shock “Super Mario Bros” digital resin watch, $150 at Alter’s Gem Jewelry.
Gummy Bear
A sparkly crystal pillbox shaped like a gummy bear definitely elevates the fun factor.
Drink Up
This “straw” bracelet is right on target with designer Nadine Ghosn’s whimsical and collectable creations.
Nadine Ghosn 18k gold and pink sapphires “Straw” bracelet, $11,880 at Nadine Ghosn.
Clutch Factor
The perfect bag to carry your wine to a picnic in the park or a holiday soiree.
8 Oak Lane wine bottle carrying clutch, $50 at Neiman Marcus.
Cute Cube
Combining shapes for a bold take on a super modern ring.
Susana Martins 18k gold and turquoise enamel inlay Colour Mania Collection “The Cube” ring, $3,663 at Susana Martins.
Bathroom Essentials
Add some flair to your bathroom counter with this cleverly packaged beauty set.
TOILETPAPER Beauty Fusion Kit (solid soap, shampoo, bath foam), $35 at Shopbop.
Market Editor: Johannah Masters
