London Jewelers vice president Randi Udell Alper on selecting and styling your bijoux for spring:
Mix ‘n’ match shades
“We always recommend piling on color, no matter the season! Our expert buying team hand-selects unique stones from around the world, and our in-house designers turn them into stunning statement pieces. Try pink morganite with green lagoon tourmaline, or add rainbow pieces next to your white diamonds, for a unique look you won’t see on anyone else.”
Shape-shifting stones
“Using stones with different shapes is such a fun update to eternity bands, tennis bracelets and tennis necklaces. Combining ovals, emeralds, pears, hearts and more gives life and dimension to pieces, making classic styles feel fresh and playful.”
Snake attack
“Snake print has taken spring/summer 2019 by storm. It’s on everything from shoes and handbags to all categories of ready-to-wear. Jewelry is no exception! Go big — very big — with a Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas 5-spiral watch, or stack our delicate ceramic and diamond bracelets for a more subtle take on this hot trend.”
London Jewelers vice president Zachary Udell on the best watches to gift this Mother’s Day:
Fashion forward
“Bulgari’s iconic snake-head motif is a perennial favorite, and currently very on-trend. It’s designed to be flexible and comfortable, so she can wear it just as easily for a casual night out or to a black-tie gala. Wherever she goes, she’ll definitely turn heads with this bold look.”
Bulgari 18-k gold and diamond Serpenti triple-row tri-color watch, $30,900
Keep it classic
“For the mom who appreciates a timeless design using classic materials — but updated for a modern feel — there’s no better choice than the Panthère. It’s available in multiple sizes and metal options, with and without diamonds, so you can get her exactly what she’s been dreaming of.”
Cartier 18-k yellow-gold and diamond Panthère watch, $27,100
Sporty spice
“Patek Philippe puts serious thought into designing timepieces for women. This watch is the perfect juxtaposition of masculine and feminine with its strong case shape, textured rubber strap, and just the right amount of bling. A mother will always remember the day and the reason she received her special timepiece.”
London Jewelers vice president Scott Udell talks ever-after trends:
Something borrowed
“We understand that after buying a ring and planning a wedding, there might not be room in your budget to invest in wedding-day jewelry. Our Bridal Borrow Program will loan select pieces of statement jewelry to a bride for the big day. It’s an extra way of saying thank you for supporting our engagement-ring boutique TWO by London and trusting us to help with this important milestone.”
Three’s a charm
“Three-stone engagement rings are making a huge comeback, especially in radiant or emerald cuts, with tapered baguettes or trapezoid side stones. We can use the setting of your choice or modify existing settings in our stock. We can also design a one-of-a-kind ring from scratch, and we can make it happen within any budget.”
From here to eternity
“Mother’s Day is a great reason to spoil mom with an eternity band that will really wow her. Another option is to add thinner bands around her existing ring, also known as stacking bands. The trend these days is ‘it’s never too much’ — we’re big believers in mix-and-match using different metal tones and colored stones.”
All available at London Jewelers, 2046 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, LI