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Amanda’s Style File: Solar Eclipse 2017
From people scurrying to secure special glasses to jewelers holding viewing events, the craze over today’s natural phenomenon has taken hold of the nation.
A solar eclipse craze has taken hold of our nation.
Mothers have driven far and wide to secure solar eclipse-rated viewing glasses. Traffic jams are being predicted near prime viewing routes. Jewelry stores in the prime solar eclipse path are hosting special events.
Today, millions of sky gazers will be anxiously awaiting their chance to see the shadow of the moon cover the sun.
To celebrate this special day, we are showcasing 15 of our favorite sun- and moon-inspired jewels in this special solar eclipse edition of Amanda’s Style File.
Moon ring with bezel-set diamond by Adwar Casting Co. ($366 for mounting only)
Alex Soldier’s zodiac pendant in 18-karat white, yellow and rose gold with smoky quartz and diamonds features the sun and moon in the center of the astrology circle and the birthstone of its wearer ($6,500).
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Anthony Lent’s rose gold and diamond crescent moon face ring ($1,210)
Moonstone “Gateways” bracelet in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds by Ark Fine Jewelry ($25,200)
Colette’s 18-karat white gold moon earrings with diamonds ($6,880)
Dana Bronfman’s “Melting Time” pendant in 18-karat yellow gold and blackened silver with a micro-pavé halo ($5,095)
Delphine Leymarie’s “Boheme” blue crescent moon charm in 18-karat recycled gold with a mix of boulder opal, lapis lazuli and turquoise cabochons with diamonds ($615)
Yellow gold and diamond sun bracelet by Djula ($6,920)
Doves 18-karat white gold necklace with diamonds ($3,231)
The “CVDK Real Moon Stella Nebula” timepiece with ammolite from Korite International carries a rotating 3-D moon indicating the true moon phase (price available upon request).
Black zirconium band from Lashbrook with laser-carved details of the moon phases ($447)
“Eclipse” earrings by Russell Jones Fine Jewelry with half-moon-cut faceted lemon quartz set in 14-karat yellow gold ($985)
Susan Wheeler Design’s sun moonstone necklace in 18-karat Fairmined yellow gold with a 5.18-carat cat’s eye moonstone ($4,796)
“Sun, Moon & Stars” pendant by WYS Jewelry with blue gold sandstone in 18-karat white gold ($2,650)
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