Jewelry has long served as a form of symbolic protection—but during the pandemic, its reputation as a talisman only grew. That’s when demand for jewels bearing spiritual motifs—including traditional symbols of protection such as hamsas, evil eyes and crosses, as well as mandalas and other elements of Eastern philosophy—exploded, with designers heeding the call for amulets and charms imbued with spiritual meaning. Now that festival season is upon us, these bohemian-inspired accessories may not fulfill quite the same urgent need for armor, but they’ll sure look the part.
Best Of: From Here to Eternity
An eternity band is an aspirational jewelry purchase for two reasons: Because of what it is (a ring with a continuous series of faceted gems, usually diamonds) and for what it represents — eternal love and commitment between two people. Typically gifted for big anniversaries or major milestones, these deeply symbolic rings are often stacked with engagement rings, or worn in their place. But no one’s going to judge you if you simply like the look of a circle of stones, and opt to treat yourself.
Made Well: La Vie En Rose (Gold)
Rose gold jewelry has a soft and subtle pink sheen often associated with vintage jewels, and for good reason—the gold-copper alloy was favored by everyone from Peter Carl Faberge to jewelers of the Victorian era. Today, the metal comes in a range of nuanced shades that go from rose to pink to red, depending on the amount of copper present. Popular for engagement rings, rose gold is generally considered to be complementary to all skin types, and pairs well with white metals. When in doubt, think pink!
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