Jewels From My Inbox: December 2023 Edition

By Brittany Siminitz | December 13, 2023

This time of year often feels like we regain a touch of that senioritis, doesn’t it?

So eager are we for a break that we start to wrap up, slow down, and turn off. Only, the holiday break isn’t exactly senior year—it might amount to just a few days off for many, hardly comparable to the summer many young people spend between high school and whatever they might choose to do with their futures. But I think it’s less about the time spent and more about the notion of a fresh start, a clean slate, one possibly brought on by a new year as much as growing up.

So yes, we’re wrapping up. Even if only for a few glorious, food- and family-filled days, if we’re fortunate enough, we’re nailing down our year-end lists, trying to send customers home with the perfect gifts for their loved ones, and despite all calls to power off, looking ahead to the new year.

My inbox rings of this sentiment, with the hottest gift-worthy items still rolling in and festive fashions to don now, but too, a notable gear switch toward 2024 and all its wonders. Care to indulge in peach a la Pantone? We have the jewels for that (and they’re good). Ready to stock what you need after the holiday boom? There are plenty of options for that too. New collections trickle in, though most have been revealed for 2023 and if they haven’t, they’ll wisely wait until the holiday dust has cleared. And don’t forget the birthstones of December, some of the most beautiful around, turquoise and tanzanite. Now the month of December barrels toward the halfway point with plenty to offer by way of new and en vogue jewelry, so to close out 2023, here are some jewels from my December inbox.

Marrow Fine sapphire rhodolite ring — *Ring set in 14k yellow gold with 3.97 ct. rhodolite garnet, 0.95 ct. padparadscha sapphire, 0.81 ct. t.w. baguette diamonds, and 0.01 ct. round brilliant diamond, $8,500; Marrow*

Assael turquoise earings — *Earrings in 18k rose gold with 88.6 cts. t.w. Arizona turquoise and 0.22 ct. t.w. diamonds, $9,800; Assael*

Misahara Chara moonstone ring — *Chara ring in 18k yellow gold with 66.5 ct. orange moonstone and 0.5 ct. t.w. diamonds, $4,500; Misahara*

Mindi Mond citrine drops — *Drop earrings in 18k yellow gold with 31.0 cts. t.w. Imperial citrine and 1.2 cts. t.w. diamonds, $19,000; Mindi Mond*

Omi Prive peach ring — *Ring in platinum and 18k rose gold with 4.1 ct. yellow-orange sapphire, 0.21 ct. t.w. baguette diamonds, and 0.8 ct. t.w. round diamonds, price on request; Omi Privé*

Harwell Godfrey chubby stone bangle — *Chubby stone inlay bangle in 18k yellow gold with coral and diamonds, $17,950; Harwell Godfrey*

Toktam Mamba ring — *Ophidian Mamba ring in 18k yellow gold with tanzanite and sapphires, price on request; Toktam*

Toi Paris sparkle necklace — *Paris Sparkle necklace in 18k white gold with turquoise, malachite, and diamonds, price on request; Toi Fine Jewelry*

FHK Style Gallery Prism ring — *Prism ring in 18k white gold with turquoise and diamonds, price on request; FHK Style Gallery*

Paul Morelli Lagrange necklace — *Lagrange necklace in 18k yellow gold with 4.73 cts. t.w. diamonds, $62,000; Paul Morelli*

Alanina tanzanite ring — *Ring in 18k yellow gold with tanzanite, gray spinel, and diamonds, price on request; Alanina*

Top: Sun Stone pendant in 18k yellow gold with opal, turquoise, lapis, sapphire, blue topaz, amethyst, gray pearl, and diamonds, $12,520; Jennifer DeMoro