A GREAT TIME TO SHINE LISBETH HERRINGBONE CHAIN
The holidays are a time to sparkle. The festive season presents the perfect opportunity to add something new to one's jewelry box. With an eye for options at varying prices and a variety of styles, Aleesha Harris rounded up 15 sparkling jewelry favourites to gift to others, or yourself, this holiday season. Prepare to shine.
FAIR HAILEY HOOP
Why we love it: From the Vancouver-based jewelry brand Fair, these Hailey Hoops are crafted from recycled brass and feature 18-karat gold plating. Boasting a cool, twisted design, the hoop earrings will add a touch of gold to your earlobes.
$50 | Fairjewelry.ca
JOE FRESH LONG BALL NECKLACE
Why we love it: Add a little colour and fun to every outfit with this affordable statement necklace from the Canadian brand Joe Fresh. The mix of white-, redand rose-gold toned metal serves to make this seasonal piece especially cheerful.
$19 | Joe Fresh, Joefresh.com
SWATCH BIG BOLD CHRONO
Why we love it: There's a good reason why the words “big” and “bold” are in the moniker of this new Swatch timepiece release. Available in four colours — black, red, yellow and blue — this oversized (yet surprisingly lightweight) timepiece design makes a sure statement.
$185 | Shop.swatch.com
TIFFANY & CO T1 NARROW DIAMOND RING
Why we love it: The iconic Tiffany T collection was reimagined this year with the release of Tiffany T1. The modern reinterpretation of the “T” motif saw the introduction of a decidedly more three-dimensional design. This T1 Narrow Diamond Ring, crafted from 18-karat rose gold with diamonds, is a perfect example of the exquisite simplicity of this timeless new collection.
$2,150 | Tiffany & Co., Tiffany.ca
LEAH ALEXANDRA PAVÉ MINI HUGGIES
Why we love it: Vancouver-based jewelry designer Leah Alexandra is bringing cheer to your ears with these rainbow-hued huggie earrings. The colourful sapphires are set in gold-plated sterling silver and hug close to the earlobe just as the “huggie” moniker would suggest.
$115 | Leahalexandra.com
GRANT PAULS STERLING SILVER SUN EARRINGS
Why we love it: Created by Indigenous artist Grant Pauls of the Tahltan and Tlingit Nations, these sterling silver earrings feature laser-cut suns guaranteed to brighten even the gloomiest of winter days.
$160 | Artina's, Artinas.com
CULT GAIA MONA STUDDED SMALL HOOP EARRINGS
Why we love it: Celebrated for its fun and funky designs, Cult Gaia offers unique accessories and fashions that feel just that little bit different. The Los Angeles-based brand's Mona Studded Small Hoop Earrings embody the emphasis of this standout esthetic, featuring studded details and a cool, tapered shape.
$165 | Hudson's Bay, thebay.com
DAVID YURMAN STARBURST CLUSTER BAND RING
Why we love it: Make a statement this holiday season and beyond with this stunning Starburst Cluster Band Ring from designer David Yurman. The 18-karat yellow gold ring design features a selection of pavé diamonds for a truly sparkling situation.
$2,000 | Nordstrom, Davidyurman.com
PARIS JEWELLERS GOLD ENGRAVEABLE NAMEPLATE NECKLACE
Why we love it: Give the gift of a custom, wear-forever jewelry piece with this Gold Engraveable Nameplate Necklace from the Edmonton-headquartered brand Paris Jewellers. Crafted in 10-karat gold and featuring an 18-inch chain, the customizable piece is part of the company's holiday collection, which will see a portion of sales donated to Make-a-wish Canada through December. $339 | Parisjewellers.ca
LUGARO JEWELLERS EIGHTEEN- CARAT RUBY AND DIAMOND TRILOGY STACKABLE RING
Why we love it: This rose-gold ring from the local jewelry store Lugaro looks extra rich thanks to dainty diamond and ruby accents. The design would be perfect for pairing with other rings in a stack, or make a more subtle statement by wearing it on its own.
$300 | Lugaro Jewellers, lugaro.com
POPPY FINCH CHAIN LINK RING
Why we love it: Vancouver-based jewelry brand Poppy Finch keeps it simple with this contemporary Chain Link Ring. The slender design features interlocking links that are rectangular in shape and precious in material, crafted in Canada from 14-karat gold.
$250 | Nordstrom, Nordstrom.ca
CAUSE WE CARE FOUNDATION X BLUE RUBY MASK CHAINS
Why we love it: A timely shift, the annual Cause We Care Foundation x Blue Ruby collaboration, which benefits the local charity that supports local mothers and families in need, has pivoted away from its usual bracelet design in favour of a more pandemic-appropriate piece: mask chains. Made with handcrafted Japanese Miyuki beads, the 14-karat gold fill chains are convertible, designed to be worn as a necklace or wrap bracelet in addition to the mask accoutrement. Full proceeds from the sale go to the foundation.
$85 | Hillsdrygoods.com
BIRKS ROSÉE DU MATIN NECKLACE
Why we love it: Inspired by the Quebec movement titled “Ça Va Bien Aller” (It's going to be OK), Montreal-based jewelry company Birks has released this rainbow-hued bar necklace. Featuring yellow, orange, purple, pink and light blue sapphires, as well as tsavorites and rubies, set in 18-karat white gold, the sale of each Rosée Du Matin necklace will see 30 per cent of the net proceeds donated to the Canadian Red Cross.
$650 | Birks, maisonbirks.com
WINGS+ HORNS X MAPLE SIGNET RING
Why we love it: Two Vancouver brands teamed up for this limited-edition design. Crafted from sterling silver and rhodonite, the unisex signet-ring design highlights the craftsmanship and approach to timeless creation of both Wings+horns and the local jewelry brand Maple.
$350 | Shop.wingsandhorns.com
Why we love it: Like a delicate slip of silver along the skin, this sterling silver Herringbone Chain necklace from the Toronto-based jewelry brand Lisbeth is the perfect piece to be worn on its own or layered with a few other chain favourites.
$150 | Lisbethjewelry.com