What better time than during all the wedding festivities to pull out your jewelry box, add to its inventory, and don your treasures? Here, we gathered a mix of favorites culled from Charleston’s jewelry and fashion boutiques. Some are heirlooms outright, others are simply swell party pieces. Every last one is a delight begging for layering. Enjoy the feast and shop on!
(above, clockwise from top left) Sara Simpson Design’s vintage tassel bracelet from Bridal House of Charleston ($45). Art Deco Collection 18K white gold ring with 4.15 ct. green tourmaline, green garnets (1.83 total cts.), and diamonds (.2 total cts.) from Roberto Coin ($14,900). Sara Simpson Design’s vintage pendant necklace from Bridal House of Charleston ($65). 14K white gold ring with 7.4 ct. blue topaz and diamonds (.25 total cts.) from Gold Creations ($1,500). Vintage 14K gold beetle with cabochon turquoise body, pearl, and rubies from Joint Venture Estate Jewelers ($500). Circa 1875 15K gold pin with aquamarine center and pearls from Croghan’s Jewel Box ($760). Jewels of Mumbai’s beaded and embroidered earrings from Celadon Home ($29). David Yurman’s sterling silver ring with lemon citrine and diamonds (.229 total cts.) from REEDS Jewelers ($1,700)
(above, clockwise from left) Forever Creations’ gold-plated vintage brooch with diamonds (3.65 total cts.) and pearls from Out of Hand ($850). Circa 1880 9K gold brooch with garnets and pearls from Croghan’s Jewel Box ($1,575). Vintage cameo pin from Out of Hand ($140). Vintage platinum ring with 4.01 ct. diamond center and accent diamonds (.5 total cts.) from Polly’s Fine Jewelry ($37,000). Single Stone’s “Shanna” 18K gold ring with 5.36 ct. honey-hued diamond center and accent diamonds (.22 total cts.) from Croghan’s Jewel Box (price upon request). Circa 1910 platinum ring with .58 diamond center and accent diamonds from Victor Barbone ($5,750). 1950s four-strand pearl and 14K white gold bracelet with rubies (6 total cts.) and diamonds (2 total cts.) from Croghan’s Jewel Box ($6,000). 14K white gold ring with 1.48 ct. ruby center and accent diamonds (.39 total cts.) from Polly’s Fine Jewelry ($5,000). 18k gold estate pin with diamonds from Croghan's Jewel Box (.76 total cts.; $3,000). Sara Simpson Design’s vintage necklace from Bridal House of Charleston ($42). 10K rose gold ring with morganite center and diamonds (.2 total cts.) from REEDS Jewelers ($995)
(above, clockwise from left) Rebeka Hakimi Jewelry’s 14K white gold earrings with sapphires (8.62 total cts.) and diamonds (.83 total cts.) from Diamonds Direct ($5,350). 14K gold ring with 3.5 ct. amethyst from Gold Creations ($780). 14K white gold ring with diamonds (1.35 total cts.) and sapphires (1.2 total cts.) from Kiawah Fine Jewelry ($5,995). Alexis Bittar’s “Jolie Fleur” resin and pearl pin from Out of Hand ($197). Estate 14K gold brooch with amethyst center, pearls, and enamel from Croghan’s Jewel Box ($1,275). Vintage 14K gold pansy pin with .30 ct. diamond center and enamel from Joint Venture Estate Jewelers ($1,800). 14K gold necklace with 6.4 ct. amethyst from Paulo Geiss Jewelers ($1,145). Estate 14K gold brooch with 20.83 ct. amethyst center and pearls from Croghan’s Jewel Box ($1,560). Ben-Amun’s crystal brooch from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant ($320). 14K white gold ring with .33 ct. garnet center with diamonds (.25 total cts.) from REEDS Jewelers ($2,695)
(above, clockwise from left) Sara Gabriel’s “Jasmine” earrings with Swarovski crystals from Maddison Row ($173). 14K gold antique cameo brooch from Croghan’s Jewel Box ($425). Sterling silver ring with 2.5 ct. citrine center and diamonds (.33 total cts.) from REEDS Jewelers ($425)
