There is such an opulence and elegance about Dominique Cohen Mesh Choker that I can only really see this being worn for very special occasions or at some high society event. Perhaps an evening out to dinner at a 5 star restaurant – but even that might be pushing it. I can envision this more so for a bride were wearing a white or off-white strapless dress with a long train. Pair it with simple diamond studs and your hair …

The jewelry designs from Keren Peled get their kick from the use of macrame and crochet knotting. Peled uses gold and silver wire intricately knotted and mixed with handfuls of semiprecious stones such like amber and garnet. The overall effect is a charming mix of hippie and luxe. Peled designs earrings, bracelets and necklaces as well as a bridal line that includes romantic woven tiaras strung with pearls. The piece …

Musical jewelry boxes seem to be less common than the once were, but this one, designed by Kristen Hassenfeld for Cerealart is quite a beauty. The Treasury Box was inspired by artsy fantasy movies like the visually impressive Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal from the 1980s. The center “jewel” of the box opens, and the surrounding “crystals” serve as a base for it. The box is beautiful on its own, but would (of course) make a better gift if some jewelry is actually tucked away inside, too. Preorders are being taken now and …

A few weeks ago I checked out the elegant designs of Chan Luu at Los Angeles Fashion Week. The talented designer creates not just clothing but also accessories and jewelry. Now the Vietnamese designer has placed her one-of-a-kind pieces for sale online. The best part is that 50 percent of the proceeds from each piece will be donated to the charity of the customer’s choice (there are 11 options). This faceted pink opal pendant …

Now this is my kind of scavenger hunt. Boston jeweler E. B. Horn is holding the “Great Diamond Hunt” on November 11 sending 200 two-person teams scurrying through Boston looking for clues. The grand prize is a 2 ct. t.w. diamond engagement ring worth $25,000. The teams are actually looking for a cubic zirconia laser-inscribed “the winner” that will be exchanged for the diamond ring. Nine other cubic zirconia inscribed …