She’s the girl who has her life perfectly together. She’s got all the newest beauty supplies because she keeps her finger on the pulse of whatever is trending. She’s a planner, protector, and provider, and she’s a fantastic friend, partner, or family member because of that. Unfortunately, that makes it kind of impossible to choose a Christmas gift for her. For the girl who has everything, sentimental gifts (or should we say Santa-mental?) mean the world. Not all of us can be Martha Stewart, though. For the, shall we say, not-so-artistically-inclined, a quality Christmas gift chosen with great care and deliberation can be just as meaningful as a hand-made tchotchke. Of course, picking something that she will actually like feels like a daunting task, especially at Christmas time, when present-opening is kind of a public event. The dreaded grimace as she opens something she already owns, or, worse, straight-up dislikes, haunts our Christmassy dreams too, but, we’ve got a little secret up our fur-lined Santa sleeves. Here at Deutsch, we’ve anticipated your needs and rubbed our little elf hands together to prepare the ultimate guide to choosing a Christmas gift for the girl who has everything. Featuring some of our one-of-a-kind favorites our gift-giving guide will ensure no one has a Blue Christmas this year. As The Beatles famously sang: “I get by with a little help from my friends,” you too can buy with a little help from your friends at Deutsch Fine Jewelry.
Freeform Jewelry
No, we don’t mean the 25 days of Christmas TV channel. We’re talking about freeform gemstones! Freeform gemstones are hand-selected for the unique qualities in their rough material and are then cut and polished to preserve those distinctive features. The irregular-shaped gems that result from this process are deliciously bohemian, and one-of-a-kind. She might be the girl who has everything, but the truly unique nature of freeform jewelry means she definitely doesn’t have this piece in her collection. Pieces from the Lauren K Collection are all crafted with handpicked gemstones, 18k yellow gold and pavé diamonds. Boho chic to a t, Lauren K’s distinctive aesthetic incorporates dreamy femininity, design innovation, dramatic and unusual combinations of gems, textures, and colors, and just a touch of edginess to keep things fresh. The Lauren K Boulder Opal Freeform Layla Necklace is a resplendent representative of the brand’s signature style, with its fine 18k yellow gold chain, pavé diamond halo, and a central asymmetrical slice of vibrant boulder opal. Boulder opals capture the movement and life of flowing water as thin opal seams in blue, white, yellow, green, and orange snake through the ironstone like a river current. Breathtaking, rippling with dynamic color and dappled light, and one-of-a-kind, boulder opal jewelry by Lauren K is the Christmas gift that keeps on giving!
Though freeform jewelry is largely dominated by softer stones like opals, harder gemstones like sapphires, rubies, and emeralds can also make an appearance. Take, for instance, the Lauren K Mischa Free Form Emerald Ring, which plants a one-of-a-kind freeform emerald in the brand’s signature 18k yellow gold and pavé diamond setting. Emerald is typically known as the May birthstone, but it also carries deep emotional meanings. Because ruby is often associated with love and passion due to its sexy red hue, emerald’s romantic aspirations have often been overlooked. Historically, emerald was regarded as the gemstone of the Roman goddess Venus, the divine source of hope and love in the mortal world, or seen as gifts from the Egyptian god Thoth, keeper of knowledge and wisdom. They were even believed by some ancient peoples as the source of eternal life! Emerald’s long history thus ties it intimately to ideas of vitality, deep and lasting love, faithfulness, and intuition, making it a unique and meaningful mistle-token of your appreciation.
Unconventional Materials
Make a fa-la-la-la-lasting impression with unusual jewelry crafted using unconventional materials. Vincent Peach, as a designer wholly inspired by equestrianism, is the king of unconventional materials and designs. No need for three separate kings when you can have it all in one, right? Showcasing the founder’s identity as the latest in a long line of “pearl men'', Vincent Peach’s work with pearls is simply dazzling, and his commitment to straying from traditional pearl colors and designs is remarkable. Vincent Peach’s mastery absolutely shines in pieces like the Vincent Peach Tahitian Pearl Bird Cage Earrings, a diamond-drenched showstopper set in sterling silver and 14kt gold that boasts an extraordinary Tahitian pearl centerpiece enclosed by an intricate birdcage. An exotic treasure, Tahitian pearls fall in a dark spectrum of deep black, iridescent peacock, regal green, white, and grey, and unlike black freshwater pearls and black Akoya pearls, they gain their distinctive colors naturally. Unusual then in both their dark color and sheer rarity, these pearls and the elaborate setting they sit in will please and dazzle even the girl who has everything.
Vincent Peach’s work with unusual pearls isn’t limited to Tahitian pearls, however. Ever the innovator, the brand’s latest designs also feature the newest, hottest experiment in the pearl world: Edison pearls. Only entering the market in the last 10 years, Edison pearls are grown by a precious few Zhan-family pearl farms in China with the singular goal of achieving perfect roundness. Available in a wide array of colors and sizes, rare Edison pearls like the pink pearls featured in the stunning Vincent Peach Edison Pink Pearl Equestrian Necklace, are a brand new marvel cultivated to astonish. She’ll put the Galleria Christmas Tree to shame with this spectacular set of pearls—an ornament she can wear year-round.
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