LEFT TO RIGHT: 14kt white and rose gold diamond pendant by Gabriel & Co., featuring 2.20 carats in diamonds, $4,647, at Barry’s Jewellers, Hamilton and Burlington; Simon G Design necklace in 18kt rose and white gold set with 3.58 carat total weight in diamonds of clarity VS1 with F colour, $14,950, at Ashley Jewellers, Hamilton. Decorations supplied by Holland Park Garden Gallery, Burlington
Budding Beauty
Simon G Design ring with stunning 4.09 carat genuine peridot gemstone accompanied by .45 carats VS2F diamonds all set in 18kt white gold, $3,150, at Ashley Jewellers, Hamilton; lily supplied by Jaggard’s Florist, Burlington
True Lustre
Clockwise from bottom left: Pandora bracelet with separately sold charms, in 14kt gold or sterling silver, $772 (pictured combination); cultured pearl bracelet with 14kt yellow gold clasp, $1,125; chocolate colour freshwater pearl bracelet with 14kt yellow gold clasp, $97.50; 14kt Italian gold cuff bangle, $1,499; 18kt gold Fabergé necklace with 1.03 carat total weight in diamonds, $12,530; 18kt yellow gold and brown enamel Fabergé ring with .34 carat total weight in diamonds, $7,030, all at Ashley Jewellers, Hamilton. Decoration by Holland Park Garden Gallery, Burlington
Light Touch
Clockwise from top left: Ribbon-style bracelet in 18kt white and rose gold, complemented with .48 carats of white diamonds, $2,995; 18kt yellow and white gold articulating earrings containing 1.19 carats of white and canary diamonds, $2,995, both at Ancaster Jewellers; two-tone diamond tennis bracelet with 13 round brilliant-cut diamonds, $1,175; St-Onge 18kt white and yellow gold pendant containing 16 VS round brilliant diamonds with 18kt yellow gold chain, $1,908; custom 18kt white gold pendant with 2.65ct rose tourmaline outlined with 24 round brilliant cut VS diamonds, all at Classic Jewellery, Burlington; 18kt white and rose gold vintage-inspired ring, set with .58 carats of white and pink diamonds, $2,195; 18kt white and rose gold ring set with .16 carats of diamonds and 2.25 carats of pink morganite, $1,395, both at Ancaster Jewellers, Ancaster
Light Touch
Ribbon necklace of 14kt yellow and white gold containing 1,624 diamonds totalling 8.38 carats, $15,995, at Ancaster Jewellers; roses from Jaggard’s Florist, Burlington.
Dazzling Plumage
Clockwise from top left: One-of-a-kind 18kt and platinum European custom made circa 1950 estate brooch set with hand-carved sapphires, emeralds and diamonds, $9,000; 18kt handmade yellow gold circa 1975 estate brooch with emerald eye and approx. 30 carats of near-flawless diamonds, $32,000, at Barry’s Jewellers, Hamilton and Burlington
Fine Facets
Clockwise from top left: 18kt white gold Tacori multi-strand necklace with 2.24 carats in diamonds, $10,988; 18kt white gold bracelet with 1.35 carats in diamonds, $9,113; 18kt yellow and white gold diamond ring with 2.65 carats in diamonds, $4,800, direct from New York designer Michel Lynn, all at Barry’s Jewellers , Hamilton and Burlington. Decorative setting courtesy Holland Park Garden Gallery, Burlington
Glint of Glamour
Counterclockwise from right: Circle necklace, $245, in 24kt rose gold-plated bronze and steel; cuff bracelet, $245, in 24kt rose gold-plated bronze; Cleopatra necklace, $495, in 24kt rose gold-plated bronze, all at Venetian Jewellers, Hamilton. Canadian-made “Divana” pieces with Swarovski stones in many colours and styles, at J.J. Orr Designer Collection, Burlington