Fashion may change with the seasons, but jewels never go out of style. Instead of investing in clothes, a statement piece can refresh a wardrobe with a minimum of effort. Keep your look fresh with spring’s newest crop of designs and collections from some of these prestigious jewelers.
A haven of exquisite timepieces and luxurious accessories, Mayors offers collections from Gucci, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, and more. They carry an impressive collection of platinum and diamond engagement rings and eternity bands. For the young at heart, juicy baubles, butterfly pendants dipped in yellow diamonds, pavé hoop earrings, pink pearls and gem-filled cocktail rings are fun options.
Buckhead: 3225 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-261-4911; Lenox Square Mall: 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-233-8201;
Perimeter Mall: 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Ste. 1540, 770-396-8011; North Point Mall: 1152 North Point Circle, 770-667-1887; Mall of Georgia: 3333 Buford Dr., Ste. 1037, 770-271-0966; mayors.com.
If turning heads is your thing, be sure to stop by David Yurman, which is famous for its high-end, celeb-worthy pieces. Their newest collections are full of woven cable styles in bracelets, cuffs, rings and earrings. Cable Candy earrings and rings add a glint of color to any look; and the gemstone-filled Confetti collection is an instant eye-catcher. For more sparkle, examine their assortment of rings, earrings and pendants featuring brilliant gems in pavé diamond settings. If you’re searching for one-of-a-kind necklaces, don’t miss their beaded strands and encrusted tag and heart necklaces.
Lenox Square Mall: 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-812-9225; davidyurman.com.
Mednikow is one of the South’s leading jewelers. Their collection of fine diamonds in classic settings make them the go-to place for beautiful engagement and celebratory rings. They also have a large selection of pendant necklaces and earrings, as well as pieces that easily transition from work to happy hour. Though styles are mainly traditional, there are several options for those craving individuality, such as the Capri necklace, which is reminiscent of the ocean with its sea-blue chalcedony, pavé diamonds and yellow gold; and the pink gilded bronze Rebecca Lariat necklace instantly ups the fun factor with its bright gemstones.
Phipps Plaza: 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. E-4, 404-364-9900; mednikow.com.
If you’re looking for unorthodox items, head to D. Muscio. Their handcrafted custom designs, such as the Eternal Love pendant — an 18-karat gold initial encircled by a bed of diamonds — are meant to be worn close to the heart. In addition to artisanal pieces, their full-service Brookhaven studio also offers appraisals, repairs and jewelry recycling and restyling services.
1441 Dresden Dr., Ste. 120, 404-846-3434; dmuscio.com.
Knox Jewelers proves that gold never gets old. The family-owned firm has been crafting custom pieces and quirky gold creations in their Atlanta studio for over 22 years. Handmade designs range from modern to traditional, organic to ancient or architectural, and are offered in a variety of metals. If you’re looking to save a little money, they also have an interesting selection of estate pieces.
180 Allen Rd., Ste. 107, 404-252-2256; knoxjewelers.com.
