‘Twas the night after Christmas, and through the festivities, she stunned with her new earrings from Deutsch Fine Jewelry
Ah, December. The month of squeezing through crowded stores, googling “how to wrap presents” for the 5th year in a row, and, of course, keeping up with the hundreds of Christmas parties you’ve been invited to. Whether you’ll be visiting your weird uncle’s house for family get-togethers or drinking wine with college friends on Zoom, Christmas parties always entail awkward questions like: What will you say if your grandma asks why you’re still single in front of the whole family again? Where can you hide if they make you do party ice-breakers? While we at Deutsch can’t answer whether you should acknowledge your former sorority sister’s new nose or not, we can answer the one pressing Christmas party question on everyone’s minds: what should you wear? Slip on some Christmas drip this year and elevate your holiday party look with the carefully styled pieces of fine jewelry highlighted in Deutsch’s 12 ways of styling Christmas party jewelry style guide
12 ways of styling Christmas party jewelry: Part 2
6: Six Geese a-laying: mother-of-pearl jewelry
On the sixth day of Christmas, the singer’s true love presents them with “six geese a-laying”. These geese, and the eggs they are protecting, are actually ancient symbols of fertility and motherhood! As anyone who has accidentally walked too close to a mother goose knows, geese are fiercely protective creatures who will not hesitate to mess you up if you disturb their babies. This same energy of maternal nurturing and motherly protection is often associated with mother-of-pearl in the language of gemstones. To pay homage to the power shared by mothers of all kinds, consider wearing mother-of-pearl jewelry, like the Rose Gold White Mother-of-Pearl Earrings from Pichiotti. The blush tones of the earrings’ romantic 18k rose gold setting warms the white mother-of-pearl hexagons, highlighting their iridescence. Even more sparkle is added by pear and round diamond accents. Oh, mama!
7: Seven swans a-swimming: heart-shaped necklaces
The carol’s choice of swans for (yet another) bird gift is a romantic reference. Swans have long been seen as a symbol for lovers, firstly, because they mate for life, and secondly, because when two swans face each other, their elegant necks form a perfect heart shape. This Christmas, celebrate the holiday’s legacy of love with a heart-shaped necklace, like the Bea Heart Shape Aquamarine Necklace, available from Lauren K. Set in the brand’s signature 18k yellow gold, this adjustable yellow gold necklace sits perfectly at the breastbone, resting a clear 2.41 ct heart-shaped aquamarine directly above your heart. Stunningly simple and beautifully boho—what’s not to love?
8: Eight maids a-milking: moonstone jewelry
The eighth day’s gift of “eight maids a-milking” continues the carol’s theme of faithfulness and love. Centuries ago, “maids”, as the song mentions, or young, unmarried women, would use the euphemism “going a-milking” to mean they were out seeking romance. To keep up with that romantic tradition, and really milk your Christmas party look for all its worth, consider wearing some milky moonstone jewelry. For us, the crème de la crème of moonstone jewelry has to be John Apel's Moonstone and Diamond Cuff Bracelet. Alternating 2.70 ct of oval moonstones with delicate diamond flowers, this cuff bracelet combines 14k rose gold and sterling silver for a fabulously modern mixed-metal look. Moo-rry Christmas!
9: Nine ladies dancing: gold bangles
Each of the ladies getting funky on day nine represents one of these nine virtues: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Now, we don’t know about you, but when it comes to jewelry, self-control is not exactly our strong suit. Still, you can at least take control of your holiday aesthetic with every dancer’s favorite accessory: a classic gold bangle. Perfect both for subtly enhancing your look, and for jingling all the way to the dancefloor, stylish basics like Rudolf Friedmann's Gold Bangle are the perfect ornament to wear to your next holiday hoe-down. A glittering orb studded with 86 tiny diamonds sits at the center of this 14k yellow gold masterpiece, adding an extra aura of glamor to the traditionally simple gold bangle. Hmm...maybe we should’ve called this blog the 12 Days of Wrist-mas.
10: Ten lords a-leaping: masculine jewelry
Why these lords are leaping all on their lonesome instead of dancing with the nine jiving ladies is a question we simply cannot answer. What we do know is this: when we hear “lord”, we think of words like noble, elegant, sophisticated, and masculine. And isn’t that just Vincent Peach to a T? With their equestrian-inspired designs and unique rustic-meets-royal brand aesthetic, Vincent Peach’s masculine-inspired pieces, like the show-stopping Vincent Peach Best in Show Necklace, make a much more dramatic impact than their daintier counterparts. With large bit-style charms, Tahitian pearls, and a whopping 3.75 ctw of accent diamonds, this solid sterling silver necklace definitely has us champing at the bit.
11: Eleven pipers piping: dramatic drop earrings
Trees, birds, jewelry, milk, exercising people, and now a whole band; you’ve got to hand it to the writers of The 12 Days of Christmas for keeping things interesting, at least! These eleven faithful pipers are missing their twelfth member, you see, since he betrayed the band leader, so to speak. Sound familiar? Despite this messy band breakup, these faithful pipers remain, announcing their Joy to the World through a song played for all to hear. You too can make your own announcement—every time you enter a room—with a phenomenal pair of statement drop earrings, like the 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Sliding Disc Top Drop Earrings by Hulchi Belluni. Timeless, classic, and effortlessly chic, an immaculate set of 18k yellow gold earrings with brilliant diamond accents will never go out of style...or should we say out of tune?
12: Twelve drummers drumming: timepieces