W
hen we sent out a call for images for a story about jewelry that symbolizes friendship, I really had no idea what to expect. I left it to the creativity of COUTURE’s designers and brands to define the standard for a genre that conveys the quiet joy of true friendship; the ongoing source of laughter from a shared joke with your bestie; the untarnished memories of time together with your favorite people.
Header image courtesy of Carol Kauffman
Elegant and sophisticated, playful and whimsical, the pieces showcased here encapsulate, in both figurative and literal ways, the nostalgic charm of cherished friendships.
Damiani
Image courtesy of Van Robot
The bar they’ve set exceeded my greatest expectations. Elegant and sophisticated, playful and whimsical, the pieces showcased here encapsulate, in both figurative and literal ways, the nostalgic charm of cherished friendships.
Image courtesy of dinh van
A sense of unity and connectedness is conveyed in pieces like Bondeye’s Puzzle collection pendant or dinh van’s Menottes pendant. Big, colorful stones take on even deeper meaning in toi et moi rings, and of course the universal symbol of love, hearts, are interpreted in original and imaginative ways by COUTURE’s talented designers and brands.
Image courtesy of Helena Rose
Good vibes, peace and love are also abundant in themes drawn from nature, including Helena Rose’s Love Birds medallion and unique interpretations of Man’s Best Friend crafted by both Claudia Mae and Lionheart.
Image courtesy of Marie Lichtenberg
Direct connections with loved ones, past and present, are seen in pieces like Jade Ruzzo’s Cymbal pendant and ÍTÄ’s personalize-able Whirl Rings, while Marie Lichtenberg draws to mind the necklaces emblazoned with “Best Friends” that I spent my childhood coveting.
Image courtesy of Chatecler Capri
There are also pieces of profundity, like Chantecler Capris’ bell charm inspired by the bronze bell the brand created and presented to Franklin Delano Roosevelt to symbolize luck, peace and friendship at the end of WWII.
Image courtesy of Tacori
Whether expansive expressions of devotion, or subtle nods of admiration, any of these pieces are deserving of those BFF relationships that are often the greatest loves of people’s lives.
Heart on your Sleeve
Image courtesy of ZAHN-Z
Image courtesy of CIRCA 1700
Image courtesy of Yvonne Léon
Image courtesy of Miseno
Image courtesy of Tanya Farah
Image courtesy of Anita Ko
Image courtesy of Meredith Young
Image courtesy of Nelly Rojas
Image courtesy of By Pariah
Image courtesy of Jade Trau
Image courtesy of Barbara Heinrich
Image courtesy of Type Jewelry
Image courtesy of Gyan Jaipur
Image courtesy of Buddha Mama
Image courtesy of Lucy Delius
Image courtesy of Mindi Mond
The Links that Bind
Image courtesy of Bondeye
Image courtesy of ROUVENAT
Image courtesy of Spinelli Kilcollin
Image courtesy of Pomellato
Image courtesy of Luis Morais
Image courtesy of Statement Paris
Image courtesy of Vanessa Fernandez
Image courtesy of Akillis
Image courtesy of Lizzie Mandler
Image courtesy of Nouvel Heritage
Image courtesy of LÖF
Image courtesy of Fullord
Image courtesy of Moritz Glik
Image courtesy of Istinara
Image courtesy of Harwell Godfrey
Image courtesy of Harwell Godfrey
Birds of a Feather
Image courtesy of Lionheart
Image courtesy of Claudia Mae
Image courtesy of Selim Mouzannar
Image courtesy of Austy Lee
Image courtesy of Lunar Rain
Image courtesy of Rosmundo
Image courtesy of Leigh Maxwell
Image courtesy of Lisa Nik
Image courtesy of Kabana
Image courtesy of Jacquie Aiche
Beyond Materialism
Image courtesy of SYNA
Image courtesy of FUTURA
Image courtesy of İTÄ
Image courtesy of Jade Ruzzo
Image courtesy of Sanaz Doost
Image courtesy of HOWL
Image courtesy of Campbell and Charlotte
Image courtesy of Ashaha
Toi et Moi
Image courtesy of AG Mehta
Image courtesy of PICCHIOTTI
Image courtesy of OMI Privé
Image courtesy of Verragio
Image courtesy of Oscar Heyman
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