Quiet Drama | What a design! Hummingbirds perch above a resplendent cascade of ombre foliage in this dramatic hand-cut, hand-hammered and hand-painted chandelier earrings. They’re long (4.5”) and are a guaranteed statement. All brass with sterling posts. $495 at We Dream in Colour 166 Main St, Essex | (978) 594-1425
Easy Enameled Beauty | Digs Enamels is a locally-crafted line of jewelry available at Willow Rest in Gloucester. This necklace, simply strung in durable leather strand, is an adjustable length and comes stacked with hand-made enameled beads in soft pastel colors. $125, at Willow Rest 1 Holly St., Gloucester | (978) 283-2417
Hello Lovely! | One-of-a-kind octagonal 18k gold and rubellite ring by Tara Rosenbaum, London. Vintage 18k gold link bracelet. Prices on request. GLADSTONE, 36 1/2 Union St., Manchester | gladstonejewelry.com.
You’ve Been Really Good This Year | Aimee Bode, owner of MAHRI in Manchester, has been expanding her jewelry design repertoire in the last several years into new, luxury shapes beyond those associated with a “MAHRI piece.” These earrings in white gold artfully stack cabochon blue topaz and inset diamonds. $3,120 at MAHRI 11 Beach St., Manchester | (978) 526-7241
Authentic Original | This spectacular black beaded statement bracelet made of horn is designed by the renowned Danish company, Monies, which has been a favorite of style influencers like Iris Apfel. This piece is one of several designs from the jewelry house at AnnTiques in Ipswich. This one is $295. AnnTiques, 47 South Main St. (Rte. 133), Ipswich | (978) 502-5594
Delicate And Pretty | These handmade Trinket Stone necklaces from Lotus Jewelry Studio are simple, delicate and beautiful. On a 16” gold vermeil beaded chain, they come in a variety of 8mm stone pendants in a variety of colors and are ready for any occasion. At $32 each, get several. At 4 Beach Gifts & Goodies, 4 Beach St., Manchester | (978) 526-7333
Young And Hot | Local jewelry designer Olivia Van Buskirk’s delicate jewelry combines precious and semi-precious beads with gold fill chain links in her work. Here, two necklaces including one, 24” length with hand-wrapped coral branches and gold beads. The second, 14” length with simple pearl beads. $350 and $175, at Cargo Unlimited 22 Union St., Manchester | (978) 882-1144
Sometimes, for gifting (holidays or otherwise), you need to bring out the big guns: jewelry. Any jewelry boxed up nicely sends the right message to a loved one, and whether it’s jewelry with a capital ”J” or a more nominal gesture, it’s the sparkle that counts. This week our finds come from Essex, West Gloucester, Ipswich and Manchester. As always, they’re all local, all good. Check out the goodies!
