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Amanda’s Style File: Valentine’s Day Jewels
These 14 pieces of jewelry are perfect for the day bringing love to light.
Valentine’s Day catches a lot of flak for being a “Hallmark” holiday, but in the crazy and chaotic world today that is fueled by negativity, the holiday is a beacon of sunshine that has many pausing to celebrate love.
Jewelry gifts have always been at the top of wish lists for many come Valentine’s Day, and it’s easy to see why—jewelry is deeply connected to human emotions and a symbol of strength and beauty.
Even those not in relationships can celebrate Valentine’s Day with a jewelry purchase as symbol of their commitment to themselves and their belief in their own self-worth.
However Valentine’s Day is celebrated, this Amanda’s Style File is a showcase of jewelry that brings the cool factor to hearts, fashion to tradition and celebrates the colors of romance.
Coomi 20-karat gold "Sagrada Love" bracelet with diamond accents ($2,400)
Just Perfect 14-karat gold and diamond necklace ($400)
AnaKatarina “Lady is a Tramp” ring with a Brazilian cameo and turquoise set in 18-karat rose and yellow gold ($9,770)
Tali Gillette Fine Jewelry “For Love” necklace in 18-karat white gold with pavé diamonds ($2,350)
Charles & Colvard "Forever One" heart-shaped colorless moissanite split shank halo engagement ring with moissanite side accents in 14-karat rose gold ($1,679)
Dilamani diamond heart earrings set in 14-karat rose gold ($450)
Forevermark heart-shaped diamond ring with pavé band set in 18-karat white gold (price available upon request)
Jacob & Co. 18-karat rose gold "Love" necklace with pavé-set white diamonds and a round-cut ruby (price available upon request)
Jane Taylor "Cirque" necklace in 14-karat rose gold with bezel-set pink sapphires and diamonds ($3,355)
Mindi Mond fancy-cut diamond cigar band in 18-karat yellow gold ($6,600)
Rahaminov Diamonds 10.01-carat fancy light yellow heart-shaped diamond necklace with fancy yellow diamond melee set in 18-karat yellow gold (price available upon request)
Sandy Leong "Twilight Ombré" earrings with pink sapphires and rubies cut by Swarovski set in 18-karat recycled yellow gold ($5,000)
Single Stone "Winslet" necklace with oval rose-cut diamond and old-cut diamonds set in a handcrafted 18-karat yellow gold oxidized heart pendant ($12,000)
Zoe Chicco pavé "Love" large curb chain ID bracelet in 14-karat yellow gold with diamonds ($2,100)
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