A Smokey Quartz Gemstone is a brown to black variety of Quartz. This stone holds a meaning of endurance. When worn, it provides personal pride, joy and creativity. It is known to clear and cleanse negative energies; bringing to you your ability to get things done and enhancing your organizational skills.

ELLE Jewelry is owned by ELLE Magazine, which is the largest fashion magazine in the world. ELLE creates custom cut gemstones and uses high-polished sterling sliver in their styles. The Sterling Silver Faceted Smokey Quartz Pendant is characteristic of their designs. Irregularly shaped, the Smokey Quartz pendant dangles from a sterling sliver chain and is contemporary and stylish. It makes for easy wearing with jeans for a simple every day look. Buy through Joolwe for $230.

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Demitasse Jewelry was established in 2006 by Los Angeles designer Rachel White. In French, Demitasse literally means half-cup; it can also refer to either a small coffee cup or black coffee served in the cup.   White’s collections are modeled after the splendor of antique silverware. In 2000, she came across an article written about flatware and felt that people had forgotten how to entertain at home with these magnificent utensils.  She wanted to bring back the intricate metalwork of these pieces to jewelry and thus her jewelry line began. Demitasse’s fine serving utensils and tableware jewelry is primarily made with gold, sapphires, and diamonds. Her collections have been featured in major publications such as Food & Wine, People, Lucky, and Cosmopolitan, among others.

Historically, Absinthe is described as a distilled alcoholic beverage that has an anise flavor. It was the alcoholic drink of the 19^th century France.  Absinthe primarily has a natural green color and is commonly referred to as the Green Fairy. A sliver slotted spoon was used to dissolve sugar cubes in the absinthe to counteract its bitterness. 

White’s Fairy Absinthe Spoon contains a pave diamond cut emerald to honor the Green Fairy drink. It comes in a choice of sterling silver, and 14kt gold in yellow, white or rose.  The pendant can be purchased horizontally at 16” or 18” in total length or vertically at 18”. It is such a delicate and ornate necklace that can’t be passed up. Buy the Absinthe Spoon in 16” Horizontal Sterling Silver directly through Demitasse Jewelry for $165. 

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A bit over twenty years ago, Alex Monroe designed his first jewelry line in South London.  Since then, his jewelry is sold worldwide and he has many celebrities who wear his collections. Some of these celebrities are Britney Spears, Kate Moss, Cher, and Martine McCutcheon. Monroe’s jewelry is all handmade and his company prides themselves on their excellent personal service.  He is even known to work directly with his clients on custom made wedding and engagement rings.

Monroe’s inspirations come from the hills of Italy and the mountains of Pakistan. With his Original Sin Heart Locket, he truly brings a sense of the outdoors to this necklace. This heart shaped filigree locket is adorned with ruby, garnet and pink tourmaline stones. Monroe adds a small sliver passion flower inside the locket that can be seen when it is opened. It is made from sterling sliver and plated in 22kt gold. Ladies, this necklace goes with everything! Buy through Net-A-Porter for $555.    

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Besides being stunning, Tiger’s Eye gemstone beads are said to have mystical powers and healing abilities. They were used by Roman solders for protection in battle. It’s said that the Tiger’s Eye offers courage, provides protection, focuses the mind, and provides positive energy and luck!

This Tiger’s Eye Necklace, by Stephen Dweck, is particularly sleek and immediately caught my attention. It contains a dozen Tiger’s Eye gemstones that have a burgundy hue to them. Dweck accented the beads with round silver spacers suspended from a sterling silver chain. With all of the benefits that the Tiger’s Eye can bring, this necklace is a keeper! Buy through Neiman Marcus for $1,395 $935. 

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