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December has arrived, and, as you know, it is my favorite time of year – a season for gathering together, for being grateful, and for sharing love and laughter with friends and family.  All year I think of ways to express how lucky I am to be surrounded by love, and it’s a point of pride for me to select the perfect gift for everyone I hold dear.  The theme of our upcoming shows will revolve around “Gifts to Impress” and I can’t wait to tell you about the ultimate gift to help you impress – and delight – someone special in your life.

My Asscher Cut Diamonique studs are this month’s TSV, and they are truly the perfect gift.  This is my only earring TSV of the year and the first inspired by my Estate of Mind collection. These fabulous earrings include all of my signature touches accompanying the most magnificently cut Asscher stones. The art deco inspired texturing on the side profile and the berge details surrounding the center stone are gorgeous additions to the studs.

These Asscher cut studs have a total weight of over 5 carats of Diamonqiue and the sparkle is simply fabulous. And as my gift to you this holiday season, the earrings are the same price in both sterling silver and 14k gold clad.

Their classic look makes these earrings so versatile that they will quickly become your signature earring. Also, the coordinating pieces we will be offering on the TSV day will include a solitaire necklace, 3-stone band ring, and a fabulous cuff bracelet. Worn together, this suite is the ultimate statement in elegance.

As the holidays approach, people begin to talk about how to “be good” when there is a spread of amazing dishes and especially everyone’s weakness (mine included!) - sweets.

Over the past few months, my husband Ron and I decided together to focus more on our health and in particular healthy eating. We began the Pritikin Diet as a duo and have been feeling great! The diet focuses on eating fruits, vegetables, high-fiber grains, and lean proteins. 

Of course, we are not always perfect. The other day during lunch I was tempted and reached to “try” a French fry from a friend’s plate –just one wouldn’t hurt.  Sure enough, Ron gave me “the look” and I knew I couldn’t cheat! It is wonderful to have someone by my side to motivate me on this difficult but rewarding journey.

December is spectacular in New York City; I love the holiday windows and the festive spirit, but who doesn’t love tropical retreat?  Travel is always a great source of inspiration for me so Ron and I traveled to Miami Beach to celebrate Art Basel! As you may already know, I love contemporary art and have collected some of my favorite artist’s pieces. Attending art exhibitions greatly influences my designs— so it’s no question that I’m taking notes from these brilliant works!

Waiting for Ron to pick me up to head to Art Basel Miami art fair in Miami Beach

 I love walking through these exhibits!

 Bumped into a friend at an exhibit—so flattered and thrilled to see such a beautiful arm of jewelry!

The holidays are sure to be tempting with their sweets, but there are still so many great options to keep us on track. While turkey is a standby, it never hurts to indulge just a little during this time of year.  If you want to treat yourself outside of the kitchen, I would definitely suggest this Diamonique stud TSV as your reward (never fattening)!

Join me on December 10 from 12am-1am, 3am-5am, 10am-noon, 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm to see this sparkling holiday treasure alongside several more incredible pieces.

With love,

Judith