Loree Rodkin’s Diamond Queens Cross Ring had the difficult task of balancing the soft and feminine qualities that often comes with diamonds with a design style that is more edgy compared to what I have seen at least. The design gives off a hint of Goth/English punk feel (or maybe it is just me?) - either way, it is an exquisitely gorgeous ring with just as an exquisite of a price tag to go with it ($13,000). The …

Got something to say? The Phrase pendant from jewelry designer Payson Cooper can help. Payson will create an custom necklace with any phrase you want on silver, platinum or a variety of golds (white, yellow, pink or green). The text can be done in either the loose handwritten style shown here or iin a typewritten style or in a variety of different fonts. Prices start at $76 for the sterling silver version to $1,210 for your words in platinum.

Although it has a bit of a holiday look to it do to its shape, the Jewelry Tree does not have a specifically seasonal affiliation. The branches are designed to hold rings and hang bracelets much more elegantly than your average ring-holder does. It stands approximately 13cm high and was designed by Louise Christ and is made of mirror-finished aluminum. Come to think of it, if you’re not going to need it as a jewelry holder over the holidays, perhaps a Christmas centerpiece actually could be a viable alternate use. Price: $57 .

Shelly Litvak’s Spider Necklace is one of those pieces that you don’t forget about. Initailly it gives of a Victorian feel due to the large pendant and gold trim, but then the gold spider offers a twist in style. It allows for the old and new styles to come together in a very balanced yet fashionable way. The faceted quartz is accented wtih sapphires and hangs from a 40″ dark chocolate braided leather cord that is …

Scott Kay, a jeweler who is famed for his platinum and diamond bridal pieces has turned his talents to sterling silver. His designs are similar to other high-end designers who work in this metal such as David Yurman and John Hardy but Scott Kay’s specialty is the weave, intricate designs that look like woven cloth or leather. The buckle bracelet shown here is silver with diamond accents and sells for $2100.