Raise The Bar
By Kemmie Ryan
By Kemmie Ryan
Head into the holidays with a pop of color and sparkle. We found the most stunning jewels in Hinsdale for your next festive fête or night on the town. These exquisite designs paired with your favorite holiday cocktail attire will make you the star of any girls’ night out. We found the perfect spot at The Bar inside Lake Forest’s Deer Path Inn for a cozy holiday retreat and a chance to show off diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and more. Oh my!
Pop the bubbly and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year!
Zabler Design Jewelers (above)
LEFT: 14k white gold “icicle” 3.53 carat diamond collar necklace; 14k white gold tapered pave set 1.58 carat diamond band; 14k white gold prong set 5.64 carat diamond eternity band; 14k white gold antique revival style hinged bangle diamond bracelet; 14k white gold sapphire and diamond flexible bangle bracelet
CENTER: “Leaf design” earrings in 18k white gold, with 3.35 carats of blue sapphires and 0.33
carats of diamonds; platinum three-stone engagement ring, 3.93 carat cushion blue sapphire, flanked by two cushion diamonds, totaling 1.26 carats; 14k white gold graduated prong set diamond wedding band, totaling 2.41 carats.
RIGHT: 14k white gold diamond tennis bracelet, totaling 4 carats; platinum prong set diamond eternity band, totaling 3.04 carats; 18k white gold engagement ring, 3.31 carat round brilliant cut diamond, flanked by 0.29 carats of diamonds; 14k white gold prong set diamond eternity band, totaling 3.48 carats.
Zabler Design Jewelers, 26 South Prospect Avenue, in Clarendon Hills, 630-323-6269, zablerdesign.com.
Models wearing Halston Jumpsuit, Ever New Jumpsuit, Akris Punto Leather Skirt, Alice + Olivia Body Suit, Gorski Fur Outerwear, available at Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com.
Shown with Baccarat Mille Nuits Flutissimo Champagne Flutes, available at Peachtree Place in Northfield, 847-441-7585, peachtreeplaceonline.com.
Browning And Sons Jewelers
LEFT: 18k yellow gold Lucia earrings by Marco Bicego, made and hand-finished in Italy; Lucia link necklace in 18k yellow gold from Marco Bicego, pave set with 12.75 carat diamonds; Platinum Forevermark ring with 3.10 carat cushion diamond center on pave shank; Jade Trau pear-shape diamond with halo set on angle; Lucia ring in 18k yellow gold and pave diamonds by Marco Bicego; Lucia link bracelet in 18k yellow gold by Marco Bicego, set with round diamonds totaling 6 carats.
CENTER: A. Link long necklace in 18k white gold set with 219 diamonds weighing 3.47 carats total weight; Browning & Sons Jewelers custom diamond signet ring in 18k yellow gold by Jade Trau; custom Jade Trau Sadie ring with an oval diamond set east/west; Jade Trau Alchemy Sophisticate long drop earrings with diamonds totaling 1.72 for Forevermark dropped from 18k white gold Catherine collection hoop, totaling 1.85 carats; custom-made multistrand bracelet in white gold with an assortment of diamond shapes by Forevermark.
RIGHT: Stacking bracelets from the Luna Collection made by Roberto Coin in 18k rose gold and yellow gold; Jade Trau Alchemy Envoy collection straight line earring, 1.06 carat total weight for Forevermark; custom-made, platinum ring with 2.5 carat cushion cut diamond and cushion cut ruby; Catherine key necklace by Jade Trau in 18k yellow gold with 0.47 carat total weight; Jade Trau Riviera Envoy necklace in 18k yellow gold from the Alchemy collection made for Forevermark, set with an assortment of pear shape and round diamonds weighing 1.84 carats total.
Browning & Sons Jewelers is located at 46 South Washington Street, in Hinsdale, 630-986-0880, browningandsons.com.
Models wearing Magda Butrym Dress, Katie May Dress, Alice + Olivia Dress, available at Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com.
Shown with Fern Champagne Coupes and Vesper champagne flute, available at Peachtree Place in Northfield, 847-441-7585, peachtreeplaceonline.com.
Merry Richards Jewelers
LEFT: 18k white gold necklace with 28 carat aquamarine and diamond pendant, and diamond chain; 18k white gold earrings with aquamarines totaling 13 carats and diamonds; 18k white gold ring with 25 carat aquamarine and diamonds.
CENTER: 1.1 carat fancy, intense yellow pear-shaped diamond (with GIA certificate) and white diamond ring; 10 carat emerald necklace with diamonds.
RIGHT: 18k white gold ring with 6 carat gem quality opal and diamonds; 18k white gold earrings with tsavorite, diamonds, and 15 carat gem quality opal.
Merry Richards Jewelers is located at 17W300 22nd Street in Oakbrook Terrace, 630-516-8000, merryrichardsjewelers.com.
Models wearing Magda Butrym Dress, Alice + Olivia Dress, Katie May Dress, available at Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com; Giambattista Valli Emb. Sunburst Clutch, available at neapolitan collection, neapolitanonline.com.
A. Marek Fine Jewelry
LEFT: Vendorafa double hoop earrings featuring 18k yellow gold and diamonds totaling .67 carats; diamond “Saddle” ring in 18k rose gold with diamonds totaling 10.21 carats; 18k rose gold wide diamond bangle and 15.01 carats of diamonds.
RIGHT: Diamond and sapphire oval drop earrings in 18k white gold with sapphires totaling 2.85 carats and diamonds totaling .58 carats; diamond and platinum ring with 4.10 carat GIA certified diamond surrounded by 1.4 carat diamonds; diamond and platinum eternity band totaling 2.96 carats. 18k white gold, sapphire, and diamond bracelet with sapphires totaling 9.83 carats and diamonds totaling 1.08 carats.
A. Marek Fine Jewelry is located at 3021 Butterfield Road in Oak Brook, 630-954-2662, amarekjewelry.com.
Models wearing Chiara Boni La Petite Robe Dress, Akris Punto Dress, available at Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com.
Bella Cosa Jewelers
LEFT: Brevani 14k gold dashing diamonds linear drop earrings; Bella Cosa custom 19k gold ring featuring a 4.31 carat certified Columbian emerald and diamonds totaling 1.34 carats; 18k gold pendant featuring tourmalines totaling 11.31 carats and diamonds totaling .91 carats.
CENTER: 18k gold necklace featuring rubies totaling 11.81 carats and diamonds totaling 6.67 carats; 18k gold bracelet featuring Burmese rubies totaling 6 carats and diamonds totaling 2.05 carats; Tacori Petite Crescent diamond engagement ring.
RIGHT: SOHO sterling silver and diamond bangle; SOHO sterling silver, black enamel, and diamond bangle; Hearts On Fire 18k Aerial diamond necklace; Tacori RoyalT platinum diamond engagement ring; Tacori RoyalT platinum eternity band featuring diamonds totaling 5.05 carats.
Bella Cosa Jewelers is located at 1149 Wilmette Avenue, in Wilmette, 847-251-5000 and 7163 South Kingery Highway, in Willowbrook, 630-455-1234, mybella.com
Models wearing Juan Carlos Obando 3/4 Sleeve House Blouse Dress with Altuzarra Arianna Belt, Prada SL Crepe/Satin Dress with Dior CD Belt, Derek Lam SL V Neck Dress with Temperley London Nara Belt, available at neapolitan collection, neapolitanonline.com.
Shown with Vesper champagne flute, available at Peachtree Place, peachtreeplaceonline.com
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