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Amanda’s Style File: Golden and Blue November Hues
The month’s birthstones, citrine and blue topaz, reflect the changing colors of the season.
November babies have their choice of two gemstones when it comes to picking out birthstone jewelry—the traditionally fall-colored citrine and blue topaz, which echoes the month’s bright, clear skies. These bow-shaped earrings from Aurelia Demark feature London blue topaz and are one of 18 pieces featured in Amanda’s Style File this month.
November’s arrival brings golden hues and the cozy feelings of fall that are contrasted by bright blue skies.
From blankets of freshly fallen leaves across the ground to the warm autumn moons, the light hits differently in November.
With the shifts of the seasons, wardrobes change too. Knit sweaters and boots replace tank tops and sandals while the colors also shift from summer tones to warm hues.
Those with birthdays in November are lucky to have two birthstones to choose from—citrine and topaz.
Blue topaz set in yellow gold perfectly captures the November transition and it makes the look feel more modern.
Citrine pieces, meanwhile, play beautifully to the colors of fall and the price point allows designers to lean into the gemstone and give a lot of style versatility.
Here are a few Style File selects to explore this November.
From blankets of freshly fallen leaves across the ground to the warm autumn moons, the light hits differently in November.
With the shifts of the seasons, wardrobes change too. Knit sweaters and boots replace tank tops and sandals while the colors also shift from summer tones to warm hues.
Those with birthdays in November are lucky to have two birthstones to choose from—citrine and topaz.
Blue topaz set in yellow gold perfectly captures the November transition and it makes the look feel more modern.
Citrine pieces, meanwhile, play beautifully to the colors of fall and the price point allows designers to lean into the gemstone and give a lot of style versatility.
Here are a few Style File selects to explore this November.
Alison Lou citrine heart ring in 14-karat yellow gold ($1,485)
Artistry Ltd. citrine and diamond three-stone ring set in 14-karat yellow gold ($1,390)
Ashley Zhang old mine-cut citrine “Serra” ring in 14-karat yellow gold ($1,550)
Aurelia Demark “Bow” drop earrings featuring London blue topaz set in 18-karat yellow gold ($2,245)
Bea Bongiasca “Long Vine” ring with topaz and enamel in 9-karat yellow gold ($1,680)
Briony Raymond citrine “Confetti” letter pendant in 18-karat yellow gold ($2,000)
Effy Jewelry 14-karat yellow gold, citrine, and diamond ring ($1,695)
Emily Kuvin diamond pavé midi “Kapow!” necklace with a blue topaz center in 14-karat yellow gold ($2,100)
Lali Jewels citrine and diamond stud earrings in 14-karat yellow gold ($2,340)
Lydia Courteille “Egyptomania” earrings in 18-karat gold with citrines and white diamonds (price upon request)
Michael M. 14-karat yellow gold birthstone necklace in citrine ($690)
Mindi Mond imperial citrine drop earrings in 18-karat yellow gold ($19,000)
Natasha Schweitzer “Arwen” citrine earrings in 9-karat yellow gold ($1,387)
Royal Chain silver and 18-karat yellow gold hexagon cable citrine bangle ($500)
The Fête citrine stud earring in 14-karat yellow gold ($110 for a single stud)
Varsha “Color Candy” collection earrings featuring citrine and blue topaz in 14-karat yellow gold ($879)
Yvonne Léon “Long Sun” earrings with citrine and grey diamond in 18-karat gold ($5,880)
Zahn-Z “Big Zaha” onyx and citrine ring with 14-karat yellow gold ($4,510)
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