Holiday Gift Guide

Modern Jewelry

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but a truly unique piece of jewelry can be more precious than any gemstone. Unlike in years of yore, personal adornments are no longer worn simply to display one’s social status. Now, gals of all means and backgrounds wear bold pieces that are both glamorous and make a personal statement all their own. I have selected some new pieces that you can mix with your coveted vintage baubles. They're also perfect on their own. Peruse these pieces, which would make excellent gifts for the jewelry lover on your list; I'm smitten with them all.

Bubble Earrings

Price: $101.00
More Info: philipparoberts.net

I recently came across the Philippa Roberts line at her small design shop and studio in Piedmont, CA. I love the lightweight feel and organic shape of these Sterling silver Bubble earrings.

Plumage Necklace

Price: $64.00
More Info: mollymdesigns.com

This bold necklace comes from the Animalia collection crafted by Molly M Designs. Its form is a mashup of abstractions found in the natural world and Egyptian, Native American, African and Japanese designs.

Torus Ring

Price: $25.00-140.00
More Info: silvabradshaw.com

I love the selection of colors available for the nylon version of this ring that can also be worn as a pendant! These industrial rings come out of the Silva/Bradshaw Studio, which focuses on modern and simplistic objects and the studio shares my passion for technology and industrial materials.

Disk Earrings

Price: $36.00
More Info: maplexo.com

The bright woods found in these lightweight earrings is sourced from recycled skateboards. Yes, you read that right: recycled skateboards—I'm so stoked about that! Designed by MapleXO, their motto is “Save Landfill Space in Style. Live. Love. Wear.”

Art Range Bangle

Price: $210.00
More Info: dinosaurdesigns.com.au

This wonderfully striking and elegantly simple bracelet is crafted by Dinosaur Designs. It’s a stand-alone piece to be worn as an object d’art. Manufactured out of resin, this should be treated like a cherished ceramic heirloom.

Laser-Cut Earrings

Price: $38.00
More Info: etsy.com

This geometric design has an architectural sensibility. I swooned over the laser-cut bamboo and gold-filled hardware crafted by San Francisco-based Folia Design. Part city grid, part Mondrian, all style.

Cork Cuff

Price: $48.00
More Info: studio1am.com

The Cork Cuff designed by Donna Piacenza and produced by Studio 1AM employs 100-percent-recycled natural cork as a wearable material. Each piece is cut from a single block previously used for storage or display. It's also unisex—perfect for the boy on your list who sports a little bling.

Bubble Necklace

Price: $115.00
More Info: momastore.org

Who didn’t love playing with a bottle of Mr. Bubble as a kid? This glass bubble necklace designed by Marina and Susanna Sent gives is a bit of nostalgia in wearable form. Each time you wear this, your inner-child will giggle with glee.

Climbing Rope Necklace

Price: $145.00
More Info: boticca.com

Designed by Alienina and hand-made from climbing cord, this necklace moves alluringly as it wraps around one's neck and drapes across one's shoulders.

Date Watch

Price: $119.00
More Info: we-wood.us

This unique men’s timepiece keeps the time, naturally. Designed by Wewood using 100%, all-natural wood, there is little doubt your special guy will adore this watch (and finally get to places on time).

Eject Symbol Cufflinks

Price: $125.00
More Info: etsy.com

The unique design of the Eject cufflinks is both clever and current. A fantastic gift for the techie in your life. These whimsical pieces are designed by Lauren Anabela Beaudoin of Creative Dexterity.