Gem Gossip Problem – Jewellery Calendar of Themes – Gem Gossip
Yearly, as a brand new yr approaches, I attempt 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 wished to put up one Reel a day and one picture a day. As I sat down to consider what to put up, I began to really feel defeated, like this was too loopy of a process – 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 knickknack. I considered my very own assortment, the classes I gather and what could be fascinating for others to affix 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 people who joined in each day – I virtually couldn’t sustain with resharing everybody’s contributions. I hope this undertaking helped so many jewellery lovers discover new accounts to comply with (I do know I discovered no less than 50 new accounts), assist collectors possibly widen their circle of issues they gather (discover they’re lacking a sure class or get fascinated about a brand new class) and have enjoyable! Right here’s the breakdown of the 30 Days:
(Because of 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 – costliest
9 – attraction assortment
10 – your favourite coloration
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. Should you’re a designer, present me some items you have got on the market that characteristic amethyst. Should 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 nasty repute, so let’s show everybody unsuitable with at the moment’s posts! Present me your coronary heart jewellery.
3 – your birthstone
Right this moment will probably be a enjoyable one since there are such a lot of birthstones 🤩 I’m a September child so sapphire is my birthstone. I really like sapphires, hoping so as to add extra to my assortment this yr. Do you want your birthstone?
4 – turquoise
Turquoise is definitely one in every of my favourite gems – I’ve so many turquoise rings I couldn’t match all of them on this put up! Classic types accomplished 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 means of all my #gemgossipneckparty pictures and I believe my most favourite necklace stack is that this one! The picture charms have been such a souvenir & I’ve liked making them for folks. 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 – costliest
By no means thought I’d personal a bit 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 usually, I couldn’t choose only one coloration…and I’m allowed to cheat at my very own sport. 😆🌈🌈🌈
11 – aquamarine
Aquamarine is such an exquisite gemstone – I undoubtedly need extra in my assortment. Can’t wait to see yours 🌊
12 – sentimental items
After 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 have to be sentimental indirectly. Picture 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 at the moment.
14 – favourite hoops
There’s just one factor that brings folks 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 – 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 really 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 assume at the moment may very well be both! However I had initially meant oldest items primarily based on after they had been made.
These are mine – principally late 1800s and a pair date rings. The outdated reduce diamonds…some have engravings on the within shank…just some explanation why I really like vintage items.
17 – enamel items
Enamel particulars in jewellery 😍 I don’t suppose I have to say something extra. I really 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 really 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 a lot of these from my early days of accumulating, nonetheless listed here are my actual gold lockets in my present assortment.
19 – something you inherited
My grandparents’ wedding ceremony bands may 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 wished to share with them.
The band on the far left is my grandma’s fiftieth wedding 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 sporting each 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 consider you may’t go unsuitable with a gold ball. Lastly, an exquisite pair of gemstone studs to carry 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 in the event 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 sporting 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, an exquisite engraving will without end 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 appreciated emeralds till my Could child was born and as soon as I bought just a few, their attract has me smitten. Emeralds are really enchanting and in the event you don’t have any in your assortment, I extremely suggest.
24 – cocktail rings
I really like every little 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 really 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 at the moment! Can’t wait to see all of the completely different shapes, the chunky & wonky outdated cuts, the scintillating preferrred cuts, and a few open culets. And no, spell verify, I didn’t imply to sort 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 at the moment!
29 – favourite opaque gems
I really like opaque gem stones – a lot in order that after I had the chance to design a line of knickknack for QVC I made it totally 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 really 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 reminiscences every one holds & represents. Most of my stack are @yearlycompany bangles with a mixture of 3 classic items.
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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.