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Amanda’s Style File: April Reigns With Diamonds
Here are 16 diamond jewelry classics for those lucky April babies.
Those born in April are fortunate to also be born with even more reason to receive diamonds as a gift. As the official birthstone for April, diamonds reign this month.
There are countless reasons diamond jewelry is a leading category of jewelry sales.
People are drawn to the sparkle of diamonds, the durability of diamond jewelry that makes it ideal for everyday wear, the uniqueness of each stone, the story behind a diamond’s journey, and many other defining qualities.
There are few people who would argue against the idea that celebrating birthdays with diamonds is one of the best ways to fête the occasion.
To kick off the month-long celebration, this Amanda’s Style File showcases diamond essentials like initial necklaces, accented earrings, fashionable rings and pendants, layering bangles, and an over-the-top necklace that will make everyone dream bigger.
See all 16 below.
There are countless reasons diamond jewelry is a leading category of jewelry sales.
People are drawn to the sparkle of diamonds, the durability of diamond jewelry that makes it ideal for everyday wear, the uniqueness of each stone, the story behind a diamond’s journey, and many other defining qualities.
There are few people who would argue against the idea that celebrating birthdays with diamonds is one of the best ways to fête the occasion.
To kick off the month-long celebration, this Amanda’s Style File showcases diamond essentials like initial necklaces, accented earrings, fashionable rings and pendants, layering bangles, and an over-the-top necklace that will make everyone dream bigger.
See all 16 below.
Eva Fehren diamond initial charm necklace in 18-karat blackened white gold with white diamond pavé ($1,920)
Brent Neale Bubble Letter pendant in 18-karat yellow gold and diamonds ($2,850)
Michelle Fantaci Amaranthus Diamond Key Charm in 14-karat gold with diamonds ($1,085)
Caye Joaillier Dizzy Diamonds ring in 18-karat white gold ($2,800)
Ritique Orchid studs in 14-karat gold with diamonds ($3,320)
Jessie V E Fam On The Moon necklace in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds ($8,200)
Yael Sonia Perpetual Motion spinning ring in 18-karat yellow gold and diamonds ($8,500)
Melissa Kaye 18-karat yellow gold Sadie triple-draped earring with diamonds ($13,750)
Yoki Sahle stud earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat brushed and highly polished yellow gold ($5,750)
Robinson Pelham Vega Star ring set with diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold (£12,115)
Venyx Artemis earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat white gold ($13,720)
Jenna Blake Victorian Moon & Star stud earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds (price available upon request)
Harwell Godfrey Big Button stud earrings with 18-karat yellow gold and diamonds (price available upon request)
Picchiotti Fiocco diamond necklace with detachable bow brooch/enhancer, featuring 19.43 total carat weight of round diamonds in 18-karat white gold ($82,000)
Thelma West Embrace cuffs available in 18-karat yellow, white and rose gold, or black ceramic and diamonds (price available upon request)
Temple St. Clair 18-karat gold and diamond Triple Orbit Tolomeo pendant ($12,000)
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