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Amanda’s Style File: 12 Jewels to Start the New Year With Sparkle
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.
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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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