Family, friends, football, and fireworks: the four pillars of any Fourth of July event. Kids you don’t know toss a football back and forth with your little ones, while the grownups sit down and enjoy a discreet sip of beverages from their Yeti bottles. There’s a familiarity in the air that makes everyone you meet feel kind of like family. Even though you don’t face the threat of a sneaky pinch for forgetting to dress up in the right colors for this holiday, there’s still an unspoken rule that you have to stick on some red, white, and blue on July 4th. There’s something so fun and festive about this holiday that makes dressing up in these colors in the melting heat of summer just to go sit in camp chairs in a Bath and Bodyworks parking lot to watch fireworks feel…bearable. Elevate your Fourth of July look to the skies by pairing your favorite red, white, and blue outfits with colorful gemstone jewelry, hand-picked by your friendly style gurus at Deutsch Fine Jewelry. You’ll own the night because you’re a firework and these gemstone jewelry selections are fire, ready for you to werk!
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Get Red-y for the spotlight with red gemstone jewelry
Bold, juicy, energetic, passionate, and a little bit sexy—all of these fabulous adjectives spring to mind when we think of the color red. Historically, red has been viewed as the color of intensity and strength, which is why it features so prominently in ceremonial objects or symbols like royal garb, military uniforms, or national flags. That same fervent enthusiasm that red represents isn’t just restricted to the world of politics, either, as crimson can also represent the overwhelming passion found in romantic relationships. Basically, if “extra” is the message you want to convey, red is your color!
Small ruby earrings like the Jye's Alternating Ruby and Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings by Jye’s International introduce an element of drama to your look, thanks to the intense red tones of the rubies, while their relatively small size keeps their appearance elegant and understated. With 1.02 ctw of rubies contrasting against .73 ctw of pure white diamond, and a beautifully reflective 18k white gold setting emphasizing that contrast, these gemstone earrings perfectly straddle the border between daywear and eveningwear. This versatility allows the Jye’s International earrings to be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. To dress up your Fourth of July style, pair the ruby earrings with additional ruby jewelry pieces, and set your gloriously crimson combination against an elegant white dress for maximum drama. To keep things cute and casual for watching the fireworks with friends, don your favorite denim skirt and a chic milkmaid top, and accessorize minimal jewelry so that these vibrant ruby hoops get their moment to shine.
If delicate and dainty isn’t your ‘do, turn the dial up to 100 with a glamorous statement ring from Lauren K. Like all Lauren K pieces, the Lauren K Diya Watermelon Tourmaline Ring is settled in a warm 18k yellow gold setting, with both pear-shaped watermelon tourmalines surrounded by a dazzling halo of white diamonds. The tourmalines face opposite directions in this red gemstone ring, resulting in a chunky statement ring that is beguiling, bold, and beautifully bohemian. Rock this ring with layered gold necklaces and a peasant dress for the ultimate boho look.
Be bright and feel right with classic white gemstone jewelry
A classic jewelry favorite, a white gemstone pairs wonderfully with just about anything. From white diamonds to milky moonstone to pearl and white opal, white gemstone jewelry has the capacity to complement just about anything. Still, classic doesn’t have to mean boring, and our favorite white gemstone finds are proof of that.
Meira T, a brand known for its whimsical designs and quirky charm necklaces, reinterprets the classic heart-shaped necklace in the Meira T White Opal Heart Necklace. Featuring a fine 14k white gold chain, this gemstone necklace’s centerpiece consists of a heart-shaped white opal surrounded by a halo of simple pavé diamonds. White opal has long been a symbol of romance as Ancient Greeks associated the gemstone with Aphrodite, an association that adds an extra layer of meaning to the charm’s heart-shaped design. Furthermore, the unique qualities of opal as a precious gemstone, which causes light to be diffracted in different ways, results in a rainbow play of colors bouncing off the stone. This unique quality means that no two opals are alike, allowing you to own a piece of jewelry that is truly one-of-a-kind. Layer this heart-shaped necklace with a herringbone chain choker and opera-length cool-toned necklace for a modern reinvention of a classic 80s look.
You can’t feel blue when wearing these blue gemstone designs
Blue gemstones are commonly associated with ideas of intelligence, calmness, dedication, or loyalty. Gemstones like blue sapphire, tourmaline, aquamarine, and blue moonstone are also just plain gorgeous, too! Like their red counterparts, blue gemstones have the ability to make a big statement with only a little stone, which means a little can go a long way.
When it comes to Temple St. Clair designs, however, there’s no little allowed! Go big or go home might as well be the motto of this jeweler, as opulent design inspirations lifted from the pages of art history textbooks meet with centuries of fine Florentine goldsmithing in the perfect and utterly decadent design marriage. “Big”, “bold”, and “beautiful” sum up most of Temple St. Clair's designs, making them the perfect candidate for spectacular statement jewelry. Enter stage left, the star of our blue gemstone production: the Temple St. Clair Galaxy Minor Earrings. These statement earrings are set in Temple St. Clair’s signature 18k yellow gold, smithed with expert care by the hands of Florence’s oldest goldsmithing guild. Blue moonstone posts descend into a constellation of blue gemstone stars composed of glittering bezel-set sapphires and moonstones. Move over Van Gogh—the new Starry Night is here!
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