December is often hailed as the most magical time of the year, a sentiment heightened by the joy of selecting meaningful gifts for our nearest and dearest. With Hanukkah upon us and Christmas just around the corner, Los Angeles Magazine’s presents its curated 2023 holiday gift guide for jewelry and watches. Whether you’re seeking a stunning brooch, an elegant watch, or a piece of timeless jewelry, Los Angeles Magazine’s gift guide has you covered with a carefully selected array of exquisite options. Los Angeles Magazine’s Guide is as following.
SEA TREASURE
Mikimoto unveils a breathtaking brooch capturing the essence of aquatic life. Rhodium-coated rays, adorned with pear-cut and round sapphires, tourmalines, tanzanite, and diamonds, create the exquisite Spotted Eagle Ray brooch. Price available upon request at Mikimoto, Beverly Wilshire.
BLUE SWOON
Breitling’s latest Navitimer 32, as revealed by brand ambassador Charlize Theron, boasts stainless steel craftsmanship and a mother-of-pearl dial in a delicate pale blue hue. The Navitimer 32 is priced at $4,600 and available at Breitling, Beverly Hills.
BIRDING
Tiffany & Co. presents a luxurious interpretation of Jean Schlumberger’s iconic Bird on a Rock design. An 18-karat yellow gold and platinum pendant necklace adorned with diamonds, pink sapphires, and a 17.95 cushion-cut aquamarine. The Bird on a Rock Pendant is available at Tiffany & Co., Beverly Hills.
CHARMING (SUSTAINABLE)
Single Stone Jewelry introduces the Evren chain, a 30-inch piece crafted from recycled 18-karat yellow gold, accompanied by the Josephine disc, a 25 mm engravable disc pavé-set with vintage diamonds. Prices are $8,400 and $5,200, respectively, available at Single Stone Jewelry, San Marino.
GOLD STANDARD (SUSTAINABLE)
Jean Dousset showcases a sleek Monogram Band crafted from recycled 18-karat yellow gold, featuring the designer’s signature “D” cutouts. The Monogram Band is priced at $2,800 and is available at Jean Dousset, West Hollywood.
ARTFUL TIME
Van Cleef & Arpels introduces the Cadenas Capsule Collection watch, featuring an 18-karat yellow gold case adorned with diamonds and satin straps in vibrant hues. The Cadenas Capsule Collection watch is priced at $38,100 and available at Van Cleef & Arpels, Beverly Hills.
GRAPHIC DELIGHT
Cartier’s new Tank Louis watch boasts a mosaic dial crafted from gold to achieve an ombré effect, set in a case of 18-karat yellow gold. The Tank Louis watch is priced at $13,900 and available at Cartier, Beverly Hills.
HUE LOVE IT (SUSTAINABLE)
Jenny and Lily Monbouquette present the Tropix Snapback Earrings, crafted from ethically mined 23.5-karat yellow gold premium plating over recycled sterling silver. The earrings are embellished with colored enamel and lab-grown stones, priced at $495, available at monbouquettejewelry.com.
COOL COLLAB
Audemars Piguet collaborates with designer Matthew Williams to create a collection of Royal Oak timepieces, including the 37 mm style watch in 18-karat yellow gold with a satin-finished dial. Priced at $73,500, available at AP House Los Angeles.
SET IN STONE
Rolex presents the new Day-Date 36, featuring a dial in green aventurine accented with diamonds. Housed in a 36 mm case with a diamond-set bezel and President bracelet in Rolex’s 18-karat Everose gold. Priced at $61,600, available at Gearys Beverly Hills.
HEART’S DESIRE (SUSTAINABLE)
Chopard’s Happy Hearts Bangle showcases a .05-carat diamond dancing inside a heart-shaped pink opal, set in ethically sourced 18-karat rose gold. Starting at $3,290, available at Chopard South Coast Plaza.
HUG IT OUT (SUSTAINABLE)
Spinelli Kilcollin’s Mini Macro Channel Set Hoop, a huggie-style single hoop crafted from 18-karat recycled yellow gold and set with .30 carats of white baguette conflict-free diamonds. Priced at $2,400, available at Spinelli Kilcollin.
GO GREEN (SUSTAINABLE)
Oris presents an eco-friendly design with the Aquis Date watch in seafoam green. The watch features a mother-of-pearl dial evoking the ocean at sunset, housed in a 36.5 mm stainless steel case. Priced at $2,350, available at Feldmar Watch Co., Pico-Robertson.
LUSCIOUS FRUIT (SUSTAINABLE)
Irene Neuwirth introduces the Gemmy Gem ring, highlighting an ethically sourced 23.41-carat watermelon tourmaline in a setting of recycled 18-karat yellow gold. Priced at $12,520, available at Irene Neuwirth, Beverly Grove.
VINTAGE CHIC (SUSTAINABLE)
Laurel Stearns offers a unique Vintage pendant crafted from recycled gold, featuring a Victorian-era chain and art nouveau medallion in gold and turquoise.