Yearly, as a brand new yr approaches, I strive to consider some objectives to perform. These normally find yourself not going very far or grow to be a waste of time. This yr I attempted one thing new – I created a problem to push myself to create content material for 30 straight days, however not simply any content material – I needed to submit one Reel a day and one picture a day. As I sat down to consider what to submit, I began to really feel defeated, like this was too loopy of a job – 30 movies is loads. Then I got here up with the jewellery calendar problem, the place every day has a immediate based mostly on a singular theme of bijou. I considered my very own assortment, the classes I gather and what can be fascinating for others to hitch in with, as a result of I knew it might be extra enjoyable with others sharing too.
This was such a enjoyable idea and I used to be blown away by the quantity of those that joined in daily – I virtually couldn’t sustain with resharing everybody’s contributions. I hope this challenge helped so many jewellery lovers discover new accounts to observe (I do know I discovered at the least 50 new accounts), assist collectors possibly widen their circle of issues they gather (discover they’re lacking a sure class or get considering a brand new class) and have enjoyable! Right here’s the breakdown of the 30 Days:
(Due to my sister for creating the calendar)
Present Me Your…
1 – amethyst
2 – coronary heart jewellery
3 – your birthstone
4 – turquoise
5 – your latest piece
6 – your favourite necklace stack
7 – celestial
8 – most costly
9 – attraction assortment
10 – your favourite coloration
11 – aquamarine
12 – sentimental items
13 – finest bands
14 – favourite hoops
15 – onyx
16 – oldest items
17 – enamel items
18 – lockets
19 – something you inherited
20 – go-to studs
21 – favourite pinky ring
22 – engraved items
23 – emeralds
24 – cocktail rings
25 – animal jewels
26 – diamonds
27 – designer items
28 – opals
29 – favourite opaque gems
30 – your favourite bracelet stack
1 – amethyst
Let’s kick issues off with the primary day of this 30 day problem – amethyst! Get out your amethyst jewels and present me what you bought. In the event you’re a designer, present me some items you’ve on the market that characteristic amethyst. In the event you personal a jewellery retailer, raid your amethyst part. Don’t overlook to make use of the hashtag #gemgossipchallenge every day.
2 – coronary heart jewellery
Coronary heart jewellery tends to get a foul fame, so let’s show everybody fallacious with as we speak’s posts! Present me your coronary heart jewellery.
3 – your birthstone
At present might be a enjoyable one since there are such a lot of birthstones 🤩 I’m a September child so sapphire is my birthstone. I like sapphires, hoping so as to add extra to my assortment this yr. Do you want your birthstone?
4 – turquoise
Turquoise is well one in every of my favourite gems – I’ve so many turquoise rings I couldn’t match all of them on this submit! Classic types executed in yellow gold are my weak point, particularly Victorian calibre cuts.
5 – your latest piece
Present me your latest piece! Mine is that this candy little emerald clover from @alexiskletjian – making an attempt to be higher about spending $ after the vacations so teeny tiny jewels are it.
6 – your favourite necklace stack
I went via all my #gemgossipneckparty photographs and I believe my most favourite necklace stack is that this one! The picture charms have been such a souvenir & I’ve cherished making them for individuals. Additionally the lengthy necklace with my @foxandbond minis and different rondelles may be my favourite necklace I personal.
7 – celestial
One in all my favourite motifs to gather! Moons, stars, suns, comets, planets… ⭐️☄️💫🌠🪐🌎🔮🌌
8 – most costly
By no means thought I’d personal a chunk like this, however after studying extra about @davidwebbjewels and visiting their boutique in NYC, getting to go to their workshop, and deal with their items because of @levi_higgs I used to be immediately enthralled.
Particular shout out to Citi financial institution for giving me a 0% curiosity bank card solely for this buy 😆
9 – attraction assortment
Charms have grow to be little irresistible treasures that I don’t suppose I’ll ever get bored with…it’s loopy to suppose I didn’t begin obsessing over them till later in my years of accumulating.
10 – your favourite coloration
Since my favourite coloration adjustments typically, I couldn’t decide only one coloration…and I’m allowed to cheat at my very own recreation. 😆🌈🌈🌈
11 – aquamarine
Aquamarine is such a phenomenal gemstone – I undoubtedly need extra in my assortment. Can’t wait to see yours 🌊
12 – sentimental items
Once I began out accumulating and obsessing over jewellery, sentimental items had been non-existent in my jewellery field. It wasn’t till I turned I mother when this class of jewels surged to the forefront and now nearly each piece I purchase should be sentimental in a roundabout way. Photograph charms are so close to and expensive to me. If you need one, I could make you one!
13 – finest bands
I like my bands thick and enameled 😍 ideally black & white! Can’t wait to see your bands as we speak.
14 – favourite hoops
There’s just one factor that brings individuals collectively and that’s when speaking in regards to the energy of a pair of gold hoops. 😆 My favourite pair are the helium hoops by @arielgordonjewelry – immediate improve to any look, even sweats.
15 – onyx
Onyx holds a big stake in my assortment for a lot of causes – black goes with my wardrobe, it’s basic, a number of items are very geometrical which is a mode I like…and it’s not loopy costly.
16 – oldest items
I had just a few individuals ask if I meant oldest items due to their circa date or since you’ve had them the longest … and I assume as we speak might be both! However I had initially meant oldest items based mostly on after they had been made.
These are mine – principally late 1800s and a pair date rings. The previous minimize diamonds…some have engravings on the within shank…just some the explanation why I like vintage items.
17 – enamel items
Enamel particulars in jewellery 😍 I don’t suppose I must say something extra. I like black, blue and white enamel … most of my enamel items are from the early 1900s.
18 – lockets
Lockets are so particular. They had been truly my gateway drug into the world of vintage & classic jewellery. I’ve such fond recollections of booting up my household laptop within the early 2000s and logging onto eBay. I might seek for hours and discover probably the most lovely gold-filled lockets. I’m so glad I nonetheless have lots of these from my early days of accumulating, nevertheless listed below are my actual gold lockets in my present assortment.
19 – something you inherited
My grandparents’ marriage ceremony bands may be my most cherished possession – they’re a buttery 18k gold with probably the most lovely patina. The within shanks have a classy cursive engraving that reads “Giampiera, Mattia 21.10.56” a marriage date which I needed to share with them.
The band on the far left is my grandma’s fiftieth marriage ceremony anniversary band, which she wore from 2006 till she left us in August.
20 – go-to studs
Stud earrings are principally what I’ve been carrying day by day and these are normally my line-up I select from. I’ve had these tiny dangle crosses from @rosssimons since possibly 2007 and located one other pair in a scrap pile one time, which is why I’ve two pairs. I additionally imagine you’ll be able to’t go fallacious with a gold ball. Lastly, a phenomenal pair of gemstone studs to convey out the colour of your eyes is all you want!
21 – favourite pinky ring
The pinky ring – a enjoyable addition to any ring state of affairs. I wish to suggest a pinky ring when you don’t have one and I be certain that to inform individuals who’ve by no means worn one which it takes a few weeks to get used to carrying a hoop in your pinky…however after that, it’s prefer it’s not even there. A few of my favourite types to put on on the pinky are signets, child rings as midis, chunky gold, or a enjoyable gemstone piece.
22 – engraved items
Every day I believe “that is my favourite class” 😆 however severely, a phenomenal engraving will perpetually be one in every of my weaknesses. I’ve tagged the place all these got here from – the oval charms had been as soon as cufflinks and I had them engraved by @marketsquarejewelers – additionally love my latest ring from @charlieandmarcelle that options each boys’ names with a diamond within the center.
23 – emeralds
I by no means actually preferred emeralds till my Might child was born and as soon as I acquired just a few, their attract has me smitten. Emeralds are actually enchanting and when you don’t have any in your assortment, I extremely suggest.
24 – cocktail rings
I like every part that classifies a hoop as a cocktail ring – massive, eye-catching, a logo of opposition to Prohibition, rebellious and enjoyable. Large rings make up most of my ring assortment, so I picked 3 that I haven’t proven but throughout the problem.
25 – animal jewels
Give me an entire animal kingdom of jewels – I like when animals are depicted in jewellery. I’ve 3 snake rings, a panther bracelet & ring, a beaver attraction, a beetle brooch, Scorpion attraction, chihuahua attraction…in all probability extra 😵💫 after this problem, I would like to wash up & reorganize.
26 – diamonds
Prepare for some main sparkle in your Instagram feed as we speak! Can’t wait to see all of the completely different shapes, the chunky & wonky previous cuts, the scintillating ideally suited cuts, and a few open culets. And no, spell verify, I didn’t imply to kind cutlets.
27 – designer items
A lot expertise within the jewellery trade – it’s such an honor to observe every designer’s progress & evolution over the past 15 years since beginning Gem Gossip. I’m fortunate to personal these items – I attempted pulling each designer piece from my assortment however I do know I’m lacking some.
28 – opals
No phrases for opals – they’re merely magical & breath-taking. Can’t wait to see all the colours on my feed as we speak!
29 – favourite opaque gems
I like opaque gem stones – a lot in order that once I had the chance to design a line of bijou for QVC I made it totally with opaque gems. I’ve loads in my private assortment, so listed below are my favorites!
30 – your favourite bracelet stack
Final day of the problem! My favourite bracelet stack is one I put on 24/7 and I like that as a result of it doesn’t matter what I’m doing, how I’m dressed or what I really feel like, my bangles add some magnificence to my day. I like wanting down at my wrist and seeing all of the recollections every one holds & represents. Most of my stack are @yearlycompany bangles with a mixture of 3 classic items.
I’m excited to supply a $50 off code for any buy $200+ at @yearlycompany – simply use code GEMGOSSIP at checkout.
My bangles from @yearlycompany that I’ve are the fragile diamond, a number of Originals, a heavy twist, a customized emerald birthstone, and the @octaviaelizabeth collab skinny Etoile.