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Amanda’s Style File: Wrapped Up in a Bow
An integral part of fashion for millennia, bows are back in a big way in jewelry, Amanda Gizzi says.
The latest installment of Amanda’s Style File celebrates bow-shaped jewelry, like this 18-karat rose gold pink sapphire and diamond ring from designer Mimi So ($9,800).
Whimsical, fluid and functional, bows are the finishing touch on presents and have been an integral part of fashion for millennia.
Recent fashion shows and red-carpet events have shown that bows are now more than accents; they are taking center stage and making bold wardrobe statements.
Looking back to eras gone by, we know bow jewelry was an important design element for jewelry designers. The bow can be a symbol of promise, grace, and empowerment.
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Recent fashion shows and red-carpet events have shown that bows are now more than accents; they are taking center stage and making bold wardrobe statements.
Looking back to eras gone by, we know bow jewelry was an important design element for jewelry designers. The bow can be a symbol of promise, grace, and empowerment.
Those ideals are just a few of the reasons bow jewelry is a style to embrace once again.
Here are a range of designs that show how bows can wrap up our emotions in a gorgeous piece of jewelry.
Kwiat diamond bow pendant in 18-karat yellow gold ($1,800)
Effy “Ruby Royale” 14-karat rose gold ruby and diamond bow ring ($4,750)
KIL NYC antique platinum bow brooch with diamonds and emeralds ($3,500)
Jarilyn Jewelry “Ribbon of Love” pendant in 14-karat white gold with a radiant-cut yellow sapphire surrounded by multicolor sapphires ($4,890)
Anita Ko diamond bow studs in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds ($3,000)
Aiya Designs rose gold bowtie with diamonds ($8,099)
Bounkit gold-plated base metal earrings set with blue quartz, tourmaline and larimar ($600)
Lydia Courteille “La Vie En Rose” collection ring in 18-karat gold with morganite and black diamonds (price upon request)
Mason and Books 14-karat yellow and diamond “Sunny Bow” ring ($4,050)
Memoire “Presence” bowtie pendant with diamonds ($2,250)
Midas Chain 14-karat yellow gold paper-clip chain bracelet with a bow ($412)
Mimi So pink sapphire and diamond bow in-between ring in 18-karat rose gold ($9,800)
PeJay Creations 14-karat yellow gold and diamond bow ring ($1,511)
Picchiotti diamond and blue sapphire bow ring in 18-karat white gold ($186,500)
William Levine Fine Jewels pin/pendant with diamonds and ruby set in 18-karat white gold ($4,175)
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