All that glitters isn’t limited to 14-karat diamonds. Shake things up with jewelry featuring raw gemstones and crystals for a look that can easily swing from decadent to demure. These charismatic pieces prove that unpolished can be pretty, too—just as nature intended.- Parallel Pulse stone and quartz rings, $50–$60 @ parallelpulse.com
- Parallel Pulse stone and quartz rings, $50–$60 @ parallelpulse.com
- Parallel Pulse stone and quartz rings, $50–$60 @ parallelpulse.com
- Nina Nguyen amethyst druzy ring, $345 @ Scheherazade Jewelers, 3525 Galleria, Edina, 952-926-2455, sjewelers.com
- Parallel Pulse stone ring, $50–$60 @ hotrocity.com
- Rox Jewelry amethyst druzy bracelet, $185 @ roxmpls.com
- Roberto Demeglio 18k rose gold and champagne diamond ring, $2,398 @ Scheherazade Jewelers
- Annika Kaplan one-of-a-kind sterling silver and stone ring, $210 @ Mille, 316 W. 48th St., Mpls., 612-209-7364, shopmille.com
- Parallel Pulse stone and metal rings, $50–$60 @ parallelpulse.com
- Parallel Pulse stone and metal rings, $50–$60 @ parallelpulse.com
- Parallel Pulse stone and metal rings, $50–$60 @ parallelpulse.com
Crystal Clear
Plenty of jewelry is symmetrical, uniform, and consistent. But there’s something undeniably unique about embracing the organic appearance of gemstones and crystals. Paired with minimalist pieces for a delightfully unexpected juxtaposition, these gems are truly one-of-a-kind.
Plenty of jewelry is symmetrical, uniform, and consistent. But there’s something undeniably unique about embracing the organic appearance of gemstones and crystals. Paired with minimalist pieces for a delightfully unexpected juxtaposition, these gems are truly one-of-a-kind.
photo by tj turner
- Emanuela Duca oxidized sterling silver earrings, $1,110 @ Max’s, 3826 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-922-8364, stylebymax.com
- Roberto Demeglio 15k diamond ring, $19,484 @ Scheherazade Jewelers
- Rox Jewelry blue agate necklace, $375 @ roxmpls.com
- Bande des Quatres oxidized sterling silver cuff, $700 @ Max’s
- Annika Kaplan one-of-a-kind sterling silver and stone rings, $125–$210 @ Mille
- Carrier Pigeon sterling silver necklace, $148 @ carrierpigeonjewelry.com
- Bande des Quatres sterling silver pendant and rubber cord necklace, $275 @ Max’s
photo by tj turner
- Roberto Demeglio 18k rose gold bracelet, $4,780 @ Scheherazade Jewelers
- Stephanie Lake Design druzy necklace, $1,325 @ stephanielakedesign.com
- Nina Nguyen champagne druzy earrings, $495 @ Scheherazade Jewelers
- Roberto Demeglio earrings, $5,560 @ Scheherazade Jewelers
- Roberto Demeglio 18k champagne diamond teardrop pendant, $3,160 @ Scheherazade Jewelers
