These petite pretties are small but mighty
The bigger, the better. That’s the sentiment that seems to be dominating the latest jewlery trends—and it’s utterly fantastic. But there is and always will be a place for subtlety, and a treasure trove of options to suit. These small-but-mighty pieces have a bigger impact than you may think: While not in an upfront, in-your-face kind of way, the subtle sparkle of diamonds or pop of color from a gemstone snags attention like a gravitational pull. These are the pendants anyone could reach for day after day, trend after trend, and never tire of. Giftable, self-purchasable, occasion-markable, they’re you’re best-selling pieces any time of year, at any price. Here are some of the latest—just in time for Mother’s Day!
Trinity pendant in 18k white gold with 0.58 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,550; A. Link
Rosebud collection necklace in 14k yellow gold with white quartz and diamonds, price on request; Jane Taylor Jewelry
Pendant necklace in 14k rose gold with 0.47 ct. t.w. rose-cut diamonds, $3,100; Vivaan
Oval pendant in 14k white gold with rhodolite and diamonds, price on request; Stuller
Lyria pendant in 18k white gold with 0.39 ct. round diamond, 0.06 ct. pear-shape diamond, and 0.15 ct. t.w. diamond accents, $3,875 (excluding center stone); Parade Design
Pendant in 18k rose gold with 8.94 ct. fire opal and 0.68 ct. t.w. diamonds, $9,457; Yael Designs
Pendant in 18k yellow gold with Paraiba tourmaline, $1,320; Amali Jewelry
Syrena pendant in vermeil with moonstone, $145; Nina Nguyen
Lotus pendant in mixed metals with rainbow moonstone, $325; Geoffrey Scott
Petite pendant in 18k yellow gold with cacholong center stone, $902; Susan Wheeler Design
Serenity pendant in 18k white gold with 4.71 ct. aquamarine, 0.12 ct. round sapphire, and 0.18 ct. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Omi Privé in collaboration with Rémy Rotenier
Pendant in 18k Vanilla Gold with 3.46 cts. t.w. Costa Smeralda Emerals and 0.9 ct. t.w. Chocolate Diamonds and Vanilla Diamonds, $16,197; Le Vian Couture
Radiant-cut pendant in platinum and 18k yellow gold with a 2.02 ct. natural fancy yellow diamond, $15,800; Norman Silverman
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