“I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself.” –MAE WEST

Leaf necklace with diamonds, Laura Pearce LTD

Daisy earrings with diamonds, Aaron Henry

Silver baroque pearl necklace with pavé diamond tulip clasp, Jordan Alexander

Blossom ring (top) with moonstones and diamonds, and Vine ring (middle) with pavé diamonds, Temple St. Clair; Long-petal cutout ring with rubellite and diamonds, Cathy Waterman

Open camellia pin with diamonds, Aaron Henry

Rosebud oval-frame earrings with lavender amethysts and diamonds, Jane Taylor

Flower necklace with sapphires and blue-green tourmalines, Cathy Waterman

Pin with turquoise, lapis, and diamonds, Laura Pearce LTD

Dew Drop Étoile earrings with topaz and white sapphires, Anzie

Starburst necklace with pavé-diamond medium pendant, David Yurman

Feather brooch with diamonds and natural pink sapphires, Gumuchian
Produced by Alexandra Schmitt and Jena Hippensteel. Photography by Jeff Von Hoene