This giveaway is way to good to be hidden at the end of yesterday’s post. It’s your chance to win $150 to spend on beautiful travel-inspired jewelry from KiraKira. Take a look around and let me know what you would choose. Would you pick multiple items to refresh your jewelry box or put it toward one incredible statement piece?
Personally, I’d go for the latter. I’m smitten with this chrysoprase and pink sapphire cocktail ring.
Good luck!
Allow me to introduce you to my latest jewelry crush: KiraKira. After pursuing design in Tuscany and Japan, it’s perhaps not surprising that designer Suz Somersall continued to seek inspiration from far flung destinations. Her designs echo exotic landscapes and architecture from cities around the world, as you’ll see in the vibrant Moroccan-inspired Marrakech collection and the peaceful Japanese-influenced Kyoto Garden collection.
Fun Fact #1: The brand is named after the Japanese word for “shimmer.”
Fun Fact #2: You can enter to win a gift card to win a $150 gift card to spend at KiraKira below. Get your wish list started!
Shop It: Lace Circle Pendant, $48 | Celeste Aquamarine Drop Earrings, $388 | Estrella Pendant, $43 | Silver Blue Moonstone Barcelona Ring, $620 | Gold Etoiles Shoulder Dusters, $385 | Gold Pink Topaz Barcelona Ring, $360 | Etoiles Single Sapphire Studs, $98 | Gold Horn Cuff with Cabachon Morganite, $300
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You may have noticed me babbling about Julie Vos’ online sample sale yesterday on social media. It’s such a good opportunity to score a beautiful piece of gemstone jewelry (like the earrings above) for a song with plenty of time to wear it before summer transitions to fall. A couple of my favorite Julie Vos pieces are included in the sale: a three-tiered pair of crystal and sapphire blue earrings, an eye-catching chalcedony ring, and the unique gemstone ring I just added to my collection. Shop a few of my other favorites below, all coming in at under $100:
Heavily influenced by the shapes in Art Deco architecture, Karoline Bolt launched her namesake brand of covetable gems just this year. As a child, Karoline and her sisters would play dress up with their grandmother’s heirlooms and you’ll see that sentiment reflected in her jewelry: each piece is named after a family member and each piece repurposes items from the past with recycled metals. She uses locally sourced opals, turquoise and onyx set in either sterling silver, gold-plated brass or 14k gold, giving you an array of options—and price points—to find the perfect piece.
Shop It: Kaley Bracelet, $249 | Kenner Double Drop Earrings, $179 | Kimberly Ring, $299 | Kenner Necklace, $699 | Kenner Studs, $199 | Kaley Necklace, $229 | Kaley Studs, $199
Isn’t Flat 128 just the coziest little store imaginable? Located in New York City’s West Village, the British lifestyle boutique offers an array of jewelry and accessories from designers that are difficult to find this side of the pond. I was absolutely delighted to find gems from Clarice Price Thomas and equally giddy to discover new-to-me artisans like SMITH/GREY (these earrings are so good). Take a few minutes to learn more about Founder Elizabeth DuBois in yesterday’s “Behind the Baubles” post, then come back and scroll down for your opportunity to win a $150 gift card to spend on your own little piece of Great Britain.
Images via Flat 128