Jewels From My Inbox: December 2025 Edition

That’s all, folks! The year is coming to an end, and we close out December with the busiest—but, in many ways, also most rewarding—time of year. My inbox was a reflection of the chaos that occurs in any retail industry during the holidays at the start of the month, and right about now, it’s obviously getting ready to take a little winter nap as we head off to enjoy this time.

Plenty of the good stuff came in throughout the month, from birthstones tanzanite and turquoise—a welcome sight any time of year—to diamond creations shimmering like snowflakes.

Neutral looks came on the heels of Pantone’s Cloud Dancer announcement, mostly in the form of diamonds and pearls. If it’s deep and saturated color you’re after, the Color of the Year might disappoint, but in terms of jewelry, when are we ever not interested in diamonds and pearls?

And then, of course, there were the ones taking up spaces on many a wish list—the most giftable pieces any jewelry lover would be thrilled to have.

For the final time in 2025, here are some of the standout jewels from my inbox.

Heart locket in 14k yellow gold with 16.85 ct. tourmaline and 0.75 ct. t.w. tanzanite, $6,500; Claudia Mae

Pinky ring in 18k yellow gold with 10.66 ct. tanzanite, $4,390; Ray Griffiths

Hoop earrings in 18k rose gold with turquoise and diamonds, price on request; Stone Fine Jewelry

Capri ring in 18k yellow gold with 4.95 ct. Sleeping Beauty turquoise and 0.48 ct. t.w. diamonds, price on request; Seal & Scribe

Drop earrings in 18k yellow gold with pearls, sapphires, and diamonds, price on request; For Future Reference Vintage

(Also pictured at top) Supernova ring in 18k yellow gold with 19 mm South Sea pearl and 0.47 ct. t.w. diamonds, $19,500; Harwell Godfrey

Heart charm bracelet in 14k yellow gold with heart-shape Australian opal and rose-cut champagne diamonds, $1,850; Emily Warden Designs

Puffy amulet peace sign charm in 14k yellow gold with diamonds, $315; Ruth N.Y.

Zodiac dog tag in 14k yellow gold with 0.6 ct. t.w. black diamonds, $7,435; Rockford

Stretchy bracelet in 18k yellow gold with 3.12 cts. t.w. blue spinel and 0.24 ct. t.w. diamonds, $12,900; Elva Fine Jewelry

Barbra earrings in sterling silver with CZ, $155; Maanesten