1961 Magazine Fall 2016 | Page 71

FASHION Fabulous jewelry that roars passion! By: Esther Ligthart. Bizzita.com. Consultant & Blogger. Courtesy of Violette Gruosi, DeGrisogono Can jewelry make you gasp? Oh, it sure can! Once you have the diamond ring, pearl necklace and golden bangle, it is time to see jewelry that will actually make you smile and dazzle you. The creative ideas of designers, transforming nature into rings with birds, playful monkeys, dressed up animals or astonishing flowers have the wonderful capacity to express emotion. They are often strong statement pieces and it is truly a great reflection of one’s personality. Yue and so many more. They delight us with their incredible craftsmanship, design, quality and fantasy. They are also a great investment, whimsical jewelry has always attracted people and they’ll keep their value so well over the years. The big names like Chopard and Boucheron, have amazing animal and floral jewelry. But take a look also at deGrisogono, Morphée Joaillerie, Lydia Courteille, Mathon, Zorab, Wallace Chan, Wendy If I should advice anything regarding this type of jewelry, it would be: follow your heart. Find a piece of jewelry, which really reflects a lovely memory, passion or just YOU. Go for that one piece that delights you. Go for that smile! Whenever you buy a piece of jewelry, it is smart to ask about how to keep it clean and protected. Often a soft cloth to clean will do. Be very careful with perfume and chemical products. Jewelry with gemstones is best kept in a soft cloth or jewelry box. Light can sometimes influence the color of a gemstone. 71 1961 Magazine Fall 2016