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18K gold and sterling; tourmaline,
                                                           chrysoprase, boulder opal, gem
                                                           silica, chrysocolla in malachite
                                                           matrix; diamond accents;
                                                           Courtesy LJD Designs










                                                                                           14K white gold princess cut
                                                                                           blue topaz bezel set ring with
                                                                                           diamond accents; Courtesy The
                                                                                           Rothenberg Collection










                                                                             Freeform vibrant red cuff:
                                                                             Courtesy Karen Tweedie
                                                                             Jewelry Design

        by Diana Jarrett GG RMV HOLIDAY HITS







                 ure, you could adorn yourself in a blinking Christmas tree  and it can add zip to just about any outfit,” Tweedie explains.
                 brooch . . . or any festive and whimsical holiday accessory.   Designer Richard Rothenberg, (The Rothenburg Collection)
                 No judgement here. But we have a better idea to consider  based in Los Angeles understands how color can transport us to
                 that will have you humming holiday tunes while enjoying  where we long to be. His stylish blue topaz ring is just the ticket
        Syour jewelry the rest of the year too.                    to carry you through Hanukkah and beyond. “The stresses of the
                                                                   holidays can be remedied by blue skies, blue waters and of course a
        What’s Not to Celebrate?                                   gorgeous blue topaz,” he claims.
                                                                     While jeweler Laura Jackowski-Dickson (LJD Designs) may
           We all like to celebrate; Christmas and Hanukkah are at the top
                                                                   be based in Florida, her reach is global; much like her international
        of our best-days each year.
                                                                   upbringing. Drawing from her rich experience of living in exotic
           This season, why not give a nod to your holiday of choice with
                                                                   regions around the globe, Jackowski-Dickson’s jewelry is also
        jewelry in the colors typical of each? It’s a subtle nod to be sure—
                                                                   infused with a distinctly storied vibe. Her gold and silver Green
        but green and red and clear blue are jewelry tones that brighten any
                                                                   Goddess statement pendant weaves a harmonious union of green
        wardrobe and allow you to enjoy them all year long.
                                                                   gems with accent diamonds as “a tribute to the Deco era,” she says.
        Three artists; Three Interpretations                       Make Memories
           Florida-based jewelry artist Karen Tweedie’s (Karen Tweedie
                                                                     We found each of these pieces to be fresh and welcoming; all
        Jewelry Design) lively red bangle from her Rosso, Rojo, Red!
                                                                   able to tell the story you chose this holiday season. Whatever you
        collection lends a casual elegance with just the right color punch
                                                                   celebrate, and however you do—we wish you sparkling days and
        to enliven any woman’s wardrobe. “There’s nothing shy about this
                                                                   dazzling memories. Cheers!
        cheerful red,” she says.  “Red goes with so many clothing colors,

           Contact Diana Jarrett at diana@dianajarrett.com and read color-n-ice.blogspot.com  www.dianajarrett.com


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