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Amanda Gizzi says hello to 2023 with a dozen jewels—one for each month of the year—sure to bring some shine to the days ahead.
What better way to start off 2023 than with a peace-loving cat set with diamonds? Alison Nagasue’s “Hope Cat Masterpeace” necklace is one of a dozen jewels Amanda Gizzi is highlighting in her special New Year’s Style File.
New year, new you. That is the expression that leads to lofty goals, resolutions, and optimistic outlooks for a hopeful new year.
Resolutions are nice, but is there a better way to start the new year and a new look than with new jewelry?
Jewelry is something that instantly makes for a brighter outlook and is guaranteed to bring joy for the entire year.
To kick-start 2023, this Amanda’s Style features 12 brilliant jewels—one jewel for each month of the year—sure to make this year sparkle.
Resolutions are nice, but is there a better way to start the new year and a new look than with new jewelry?
Jewelry is something that instantly makes for a brighter outlook and is guaranteed to bring joy for the entire year.
To kick-start 2023, this Amanda’s Style features 12 brilliant jewels—one jewel for each month of the year—sure to make this year sparkle.
Ashi Diamonds 14-karat yellow gold and diamond scatter necklace ($1,299)
Kwiat 18-karat white gold and diamond earrings ($23,200)
Shy Creation “Colette” necklace in 14-karat white gold with diamonds ($9,995)
Lisa Nik 18-karat white gold feathered ring with diamonds ($7,560)
Grace Lee 14-karat yellow gold ring with marquise, oval and pear-shaped diamonds and diamond pavé ($7,880)
Alison Nagasue 18-karat “Hope Cat Masterpeace” necklace with diamond pavé ($48,000)
Amrapali 18-karat white gold one-of-a-kind earrings with diamond briolettes, round brilliant-cut diamonds and rose-cut diamonds (price upon request)
Gumuchian “Cascade” necklace in 18-karat white gold with a 1.52-carat pear-shape drop and round diamonds ($84,000)
Jade Ruzzo “Tennessee Drip” bangle in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds (price upon request)
Lagos “North Star” 18-karat gold and diamond earrings ($8,000)
Picchiotti 18-karat white gold and diamond necklace ($83,380)
Smiling Rocks 14-karat white gold chandelier earrings with lab-grown diamonds ($26,999)
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