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Amanda’s Style File: June’s Treasures from the Sea
Amanda Gizzi highlights her favorite June birthstone: pearls.
June has three birthstone options: pearls, moonstone and alexandrite. Pearls are the most classic June birthstone and with so many incredible pieces of pearl jewelry currently available in the market, this Amanda’s Style File must be dedicated simply to pearls.
For decades, pearls have been a style accessory. In the past, pearls were used to formalize attire and were the must-have accessory for a woman wanting to look powerful and successful. Simple pearl strands were in every jewelry box and were a staple at weddings.
Today, pearls are getting major makeovers and are being used in trend-setting styles and fashion-forward designs. Pearls make the perfect gift as they can be found in every price and in styles appropriate for women of all ages. Here are a few that are Amanda’s Style File picks.
Gumuchian 18-karat yellow gold “Tiny Hearts” pearl tassel necklace with diamonds ($8,000)
Ippolita 18-karat yellow gold threader earrings with cultured fresh water pearls ($1,595)
Jean Joaillerie “Le Croisette” white baroque pearl stretch bracelet ($690)
Just Jules South Sea pearls pendants with 14-karat gold and diamonds ($880-$1240, chains sold separately)
little h “Grotto” pendant on pearl Necklace set in 14-karat white gold with blue topaz and seed pearls ($5,940)
Mary MacGill woven pearl collar and gold-filled wire necklace ($925)
Mastoloni “Bella Luna” collection linear drop earrings featuring white freshwater pearls with white moonstone beads set in 14-karat yellow gold ($705)
Mindi Mond Akoya pearl and diamond “Spoke” earrings set in 18-karat white gold ($32,000)
Rush Jewelry Design Baroque pearl drop earrings with sapphires set in 18-karat yellow gold ($9,000)
Sofia Zakia 14-karat yellow gold “Supreme Shimmer” earring with pearls and diamonds ($700)
Syna 18-karat white gold and Tahitian pearl “Mogul” drop pendant with diamond trim on an 18-karat gold chain ($6,600)
Vincent Peach 14-karat gold “Armillary” Tahitian pearl pendant ($4,650)
Yoko London Akoya pearl and diamond necklace set in 18-karat white gold (Price Upon Request)
Zoe Chicco mixed pearl and diamond “Mobile” earrings set in 14-karat yellow gold ($570)
Assael Golden South Sea cultured pearl earrings with 12 pear-shaped “petals” of natural green and gold sapphire set in 18-karat green gold ($54,700)
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