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In honor of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge’s christening and, perhaps, with a nod to the popularity of shows such as Game of Thrones, heraldic imagery is being seen around every corner these days.
PHOTO Jessica Cushman’s sterling silver shield and crest bracelet is inspired by antique medallions ($325).JessicaCushman.com
PHOTO Jessica Cushman’s sterling silver shield and crest bracelet is inspired by antique medallions ($325).
JessicaCushman.com
JessicaCushman.com
PHOTO This shield charm necklace from Carla Caruso is handmade in 14-karat gold with a satin finish on a 14-karat gold sparkle rope chain and can be personalized with a diamond accent or a hand-engraved initial ($505 with diamond charm).
CarlaCarusoJewelry.com
CarlaCarusoJewelry.com
PHOTO Stephen Dweck’s engraved shield ring with white rainbow moonstone and London blue topaz ($595)
StephenDweck.com
StephenDweck.com
PHOTO Everybody wants to be royalty, and now they can be with their own vintage-inspired crown pendant from Just Jules, featuring rubies set in 14-karat gold ($760).
JustJules.com
JustJules.com
PHOTO This 18-karat gold and sterling silver shield charm from Erica Molinari features the Latin inscription “Let your light shine” ($1,015).
EricaMolinari.com
EricaMolinari.com
PHOTO This shield enhancer from Armenta’s Old World collection is made in oxidized silver and 18-karat yellow gold with white and champagne diamonds ($1,290).
ArmentaCollection.com
ArmentaCollection.com
PHOTO Michelle Fantaci’s 14-karat gold Queen ring with a custom-cut grey moonstone, rubies and pink sapphires ($1,790)
MichelleFantaci.com
MichelleFantaci.com
PHOTO Armenta’s New World oxidized silver and sterling silver open oval cross earrings with champagne diamonds ($2,490)
ArmentaCollection.com
ArmentaCollection.com
PHOTO The Elizabeth pendant from Anabel Higgins is made in solid oxidized 18-karat yellow gold, embedded with diamond pave and including a diamond bale ($7,850). It’s shown here with a silver and pearl chain, which is sold separately.
AnabelHiggins.com
AnabelHiggins.com
PHOTO Sevan Bicakci’s padlock pendant is made in 24-karat gold and sterling silver with black diamonds ($8,896).
SevanBicakci.com
SevanBicakci.com
PHOTO This Medieval-inspired one-of-a-kind ring from Karen Karch boasts a 5.87-carat rose-cut ruby held by three sharpened claws, each studded with a colorless brilliant diamond sitting just above a halo of diamonds at the base, set in blackened 18-karat white gold ($10,000).
KarenKarch.com
KarenKarch.com
PHOTO Lydia Courteille’s 18-karat gold armor ring with rubellite, enamel and pavé rubies (price upon request)
LydiaCourtille.com
LydiaCourtille.com
In honor of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge’s christening and, perhaps, with a nod to the popularity of shows such as Game of Thrones, heraldic imagery is being seen around every corner these days.
Shields, swags, medals and crests are wonderful ways to spruce up a contemporary look--they add a regal note to every bracelet stack and layered necklace look.
Here are 13 versions that buyers can add to their armor pile.
Jessica Cushman’s sterling silver shield and crest bracelet is inspired by antique medallions ($325).
JessicaCushman.com
JessicaCushman.com
This shield charm necklace from Carla Caruso is handmade in 14-karat gold with a satin finish on a 14-karat gold sparkle rope chain and can be personalized with a diamond accent or a hand-engraved initial ($505 with diamond charm).
CarlaCarusoJewelry.com
CarlaCarusoJewelry.com
Stephen Dweck’s engraved shield ring with white rainbow moonstone and London blue topaz ($595)
StephenDweck.com
StephenDweck.com
Everybody wants to be royalty, and now they can be with their own vintage-inspired crown pendant from Just Jules, featuring rubies set in 14-karat gold ($760).
JustJules.com
JustJules.com
This 18-karat gold and sterling silver shield charm from Erica Molinari features the Latin inscription “Let your light shine” ($1,015).
EricaMolinari.com
EricaMolinari.com
This shield enhancer from Armenta’s Old World collection is made in oxidized silver and 18-karat yellow gold with white and champagne diamonds ($1,290).
ArmentaCollection.com
ArmentaCollection.com
Michelle Fantaci’s 14-karat gold Queen ring with a custom-cut grey moonstone, rubies and pink sapphires ($1,790)
MichelleFantaci.com
MichelleFantaci.com
Armenta’s New World oxidized silver and sterling silver open oval cross earrings with champagne diamonds ($2,490)
ArmentaCollection.com
ArmentaCollection.com
The Elizabeth pendant from Anabel Higgins is made in solid oxidized 18-karat yellow gold, embedded with diamond pave and including a diamond bale ($7,850). It’s shown here with a silver and pearl chain, which is sold separately.
AnabelHiggins.com
AnabelHiggins.com
Sevan Bicakci’s padlock pendant is made in 24-karat gold and sterling silver with black diamonds ($8,896).
SevanBicakci.com
SevanBicakci.com
This Medieval-inspired one-of-a-kind ring from Karen Karch boasts a 5.87-carat rose-cut ruby held by three sharpened claws, each studded with a colorless brilliant diamond sitting just above a halo of diamonds at the base, set in blackened 18-karat white gold ($10,000).
KarenKarch.com
KarenKarch.com
Lydia Courteille’s 18-karat gold armor ring with rubellite, enamel and pavé rubies (price upon request)
LydiaCourtille.com
LydiaCourtille.com
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