Yearly, as a brand new 12 months approaches, I attempt to consider some objectives to perform. These often find yourself not going very far or develop into a waste of time. This 12 months 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 publish one Reel a day and one photograph a day. As I sat down to consider what to publish, I began to really feel defeated, like this was too loopy of a activity – 30 movies is so much. Then I got here up with the jewellery calendar problem, the place every day has a immediate primarily based on a singular theme of jewellery. I considered my very own assortment, the classes I accumulate and what can be attention-grabbing for others to affix in with, as a result of I knew it could 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 day-after-day – I virtually couldn’t sustain with resharing everybody’s contributions. I hope this venture helped so many jewellery lovers discover new accounts to comply with (I do know I discovered not less than 50 new accounts), assist collectors possibly widen their circle of issues they accumulate (discover they’re lacking a sure class or get desirous about 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 – appeal assortment
10 – your favourite colour
11 – aquamarine
12 – sentimental items
13 – greatest 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. If you happen to’re a designer, present me some items you’ve on the market that characteristic amethyst. If you happen to 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 popularity, so let’s show everybody mistaken with immediately’s posts! Present me your coronary heart jewellery.
3 – your birthstone
At present can 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 12 months. Do you want your birthstone?
4 – turquoise
Turquoise is well certainly one of my favourite gems – I’ve so many turquoise rings I couldn’t match all of them on this publish! Classic types carried out 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 – attempting to be higher about spending $ after the vacations so teeny tiny jewels are it.
6 – your favourite necklace stack
I went by all my #gemgossipneckparty photographs and I believe my most favourite necklace stack is that this one! The photograph charms have been such a souvenir & I’ve liked making them for folks. Additionally the lengthy necklace with my @foxandbond minis and different rondelles is likely to be my favourite necklace I personal.
7 – celestial
Certainly one of 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 – appeal assortment
Charms have develop into 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 gathering.
10 – your favourite colour
Since my favourite colour modifications typically, I couldn’t decide only one colour…and I’m allowed to cheat at my very own sport. 😆🌈🌈🌈
11 – aquamarine
Aquamarine is such a fantastic gemstone – I undoubtedly need extra in my assortment. Can’t wait to see yours 🌊
12 – sentimental items
Once I began out gathering and obsessing over jewellery, sentimental items have been non-existent in my jewellery field. It wasn’t till I grew to become I mother when this class of jewels surged to the forefront and now nearly every bit I purchase should be sentimental not directly. Photograph charms are so close to and expensive to me. If you would like one, I could make you one!
13 – greatest bands
I like my bands thick and enameled 😍 ideally black & white! Can’t wait to see your bands immediately.
14 – favourite hoops
There’s just one factor that brings folks collectively and that’s when speaking concerning the energy of a pair of gold hoops. 😆 My favourite pair are the helium hoops by @arielgordonjewelry – instantaneous 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, numerous items are very geometrical which is a mode I like…and it’s not loopy costly.
16 – oldest items
I had just a few folks ask if I meant oldest items due to their circa date or since you’ve had them the longest … and I suppose immediately could possibly be both! However I had initially meant oldest items primarily based on after they have been made.
These are mine – largely late 1800s and a pair date rings. The previous reduce diamonds…some have engravings on the within shank…only a few 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 have been truly my gateway drug into the world of vintage & classic jewellery. I’ve such fond reminiscences of booting up my household laptop within the early 2000s and logging onto eBay. I might seek for hours and discover essentially the most lovely gold-filled lockets. I’m so glad I nonetheless have lots of these from my early days of gathering, nonetheless listed here are my actual gold lockets in my present assortment.
19 – something you inherited
My grandparents’ marriage ceremony bands is likely to be my most cherished possession – they’re a buttery 18k gold with essentially 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 largely what I’ve been carrying every day and these are often 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 consider you possibly can’t go mistaken with a gold ball. Lastly, a fantastic pair of gemstone studs to deliver out the colour of your eyes is all you want!
21 – favourite pinky ring
The pinky ring – a enjoyable addition to any ring scenario. I wish to suggest a pinky ring when you don’t have one and I ensure 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 significantly, a fantastic engraving will eternally be certainly one of my weaknesses. I’ve tagged the place all these got here from – the oval charms have 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 favored emeralds till my Might child was born and as soon as I received 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 thing that classifies a hoop as a cocktail ring – massive, eye-catching, an emblem 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 in the course of the problem.
25 – animal jewels
Give me a complete animal kingdom of jewels – I like when animals are depicted in jewellery. I’ve 3 snake rings, a panther bracelet & ring, a beaver appeal, a beetle brooch, Scorpion appeal, chihuahua appeal…most likely extra 😵💫 after this problem, I would like to wash up & reorganize.
26 – diamonds
Prepare for some main sparkle in your Instagram feed immediately! Can’t wait to see all of the completely different shapes, the chunky & wonky previous cuts, the scintillating very best cuts, and a few open culets. And no, spell examine, 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 during the last 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 immediately!
29 – favourite opaque gems
I like opaque gem stones – a lot in order that after I had the chance to design a line of jewellery for QVC I made it solely with opaque gems. I’ve so much in my private assortment, so listed here 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 trying down at my wrist and seeing all of the reminiscences 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.