Holiday Wishlist: Swarovski

If your heart is sparkly but your wallet is modest, the crystal jewelry made by Swarovski may be just the thing for you. Headquartered in Austria, the company has been making gorgeous jewelry and art objects for more than a century. Here are five of my favorite pieces from the brand’s current collections…

If the gorgeous heirloom brooches worn by Elizabeth II are just your style, the Brazil Brooch, which features green and white crystals to mimic the sparkle of diamonds and emeralds, would be a perfect addition to your collection. ($125)

The company advertises the Bouquet Necklace as inspired by “dark romance,” which sums the piece up rather nicely — I love the way the neutral colors combine here. ($180)

Loved Kate’s new dangling diamond and emerald earrings? May I suggest the Baron Pierced Earrings, which feature a similar profile but with delicate hints of blue. ($150)

There’s no better time of year to show off a giant cocktail ring that’s just this side of gaudy. The Blue Ring would look perfect at your office holiday party. ($260)

According to Swarovski, you can “feel like royalty” by acquiring your very own demi-parure this holiday season. I really like this one, the Blues Set — it’s modern but still very “minor royal,” no? ($180)

Which Swarovski jewels have caught your eye?

Disclaimer: I was not compensated for writing this post in any way, and Swarovski did not sponsor it. The opinions expressed here are solely mine.

Holiday Wishlist: Kate Spade

If the Duchess of Cambridge were an American princess, I have no doubt that we’d be seeing her in pieces from Kate Spade, a retailer that features fun twists on classic shapes and designs for the young and the young at heart. While they’re perhaps best known for their handbags, the company also makes jewelry. Here are five of my favorite pieces currently for sale…

Love the modern fringe necklaces worn by the Swedish royal ladies? The Meteor Shower Statement Necklace is an equally fun take on the classic fringe design. ($498)

The company’s collections are always stocked with simple bangle bracelets featuring cheeky secret messages — the enamel and gold-plated Heart of Gold Idiom Bangle is a reminder to be beautiful both inside and out. ($32)

The Small Square Stud Earrings come in nine different colors, but because they’re costume, you can afford to own as many pairs as you like. The navy blue pair, with their luminous sapphire hue, are really speaking to me. ($38)

‘Tis the season to wear a watch with a band so glittery and so sparkly that you won’t be able to stop staring at your own wrist! Even better, the Pave Interchangeable Strap Metro Watch also comes with a navy band for slightly less effervescent occasions. ($225)

If you’re a loveable four-eyes like me, you might want to honor your nearsightedness with the Goreski Glasses Ring — it’s almost too cute. ($48)

Are any of Kate Spade’s jewelry pieces calling your name this holiday season?

Disclaimer: I was not compensated for writing this post in any way, and Kate Spade did not sponsor it. The opinions expressed here are solely mine.