Christmas may seem far away, but retailers in Christmas-celebrating countries have literally nothing else on their minds for months before the festive season.
Buying jewelry that they think you will love, thinking about having enough staff for all the extra opening hours, and what about wrapping paper?
But have you ever wondered about going directly to a jewelry designer? Does it sound intimidating? More costly? Difficult, because perhaps you don't know either what you (or the person you buy for) want?
Here are a few tips and reasons you should consider gifting or receiving a very personal jewel this year, directly made by a jewelry designer.

Yes, doing good and giving back is the new sexy, especially regarding marketing efforts for jewelry. But we happily tag along when causes are honestly fabulous (and the jewelry too ;-) )
Tiffany's Save the Wild collection is more than just a stunning collection; let's find out!

Meet Ineke Otte! She is a unique contemporary jewelry designer whose work I noticed in the Iris Apfel documentary. Let's meet the lady that enchanted Iris Apfel and many others with her imaginative jewelry designs! 

Meet Anna Rita Pinto, the founder of a new concept in online jewelry shopping. JoyItalianLuxury is unique; come and discover why. Italian jewelry delivered on your doorstep, wherever you are!

The first words that spring to mind when observing our Jewelry Discovery of the Day: Jacquie Aiche are 'boho chic jewelry'. Her style is relaxed, sensual, and spiritual Much like the designer herself.

Today I would love to shine a light on the jewelry collection of Michael Aram! Discover the jewelry of this American Armenian artist in this blog!

In this new series, I’ll be presenting you a jewelry creator, jewelry brand, or jewelry designer every single day. Today it’s all about the fun jewelry world of Bea Bongiasca!

Simone Favarin is a jewelry designer that stands out of the crowd. Why? Obviously, his work is gorgeous. From the concept to the actual jewel, it just is beautiful. But that is true for many brands. What makes Simone stand out is the mindful, intellectual approach in his work. And there is more, Simone Favarin and Gieffe Patrimoni have started an alliance together in order to create new possibilities in a world full of challenges.