The Best and the Brightest

$135 - $299 $195

There's nothing like Swarovski crystals. The best and brightest crystals in the world can be found in kate laine jewelry adorning sparkling pieces like these necklaces. Gorgeous, yes? I love them, they are perfect for you guys looking for the special holiday gift. And she'll think of you every time she puts it on.
Although I love those necklaces on the left, the triple strand on the right is a personal favorite. It feels very retro and I love the colorful crystals.

More samples of great gifts, including some stunning red coral and a necklace and earring set with stardust balls. What more can a girl ask for?












kate laine jewelry, D17 on the venue guide

I Heart Me

A girl can never have enough jewelry, right? Luckily, the shops have lots of beautiful, handmade jewelry options, so you can get a one-of-a-kind piece for yourself or some other worthy recipient. But you are really, really worthy, and holiday shopping is heart, I mean hard. So, just to keep your spirits up, visit HeartbeadNYC and pick yourself out a little freshwater pearl something. Price range is $25 - $425 (for that choker, below left, with the beautiful clasp).

Here's a selection of necklaces, earrings, a charm bracelet,










and these cute dangle earrings and stretch freshwater pearl bracelets, the small is $39 and the large is $49. I love these, they are so 80's Madonna. I'd buy both of them, or maybe even really go for it and wear a large and two smalls. It'd be so, like, totally awesome.


HeartbeadNYC, E13 in the venue guide

Dazzling

Wouldn't you like to wear your flowers, and take them with you wherever you go? Look at Dazzle Studio's necklaces ($58 - $68) made of real flowers pressed into mother-of-pearl:









These are so lovely, and age appropriate for all the special girls in your life. You should buy a pair for your wife and daughter, or get a set for your sisters. And ladies, buy them for your bridesmaids and all your other girlfriends.

This belt buckle ($70, $90 with belt) also caught my eye, and these gorgeous necklaces. You've got to have a big pendant in your jewelry box this winter, so pick up a handblown glass piece from Dazzle's designer Susan Manley.









And before you go be sure to browse through the charming glass link bracelets ($38, so many colors to choose from) and earrings ($22-$24). If only it were this easy to shop for men.


Dazzle Studios, E12 in the venue guide

Pretty Things

Look at this trio of necklaces from MeeHee. And this one below,

and more pretty things...

I would fight you for any of them, especially that pretty flower choker (above,) and the gold ring on the black ribbon (top) that is just begging for a Donna Karan dress. Not to mention these elegant sterling silver earrings:

MeeHee makes your holiday shopping so easy. The prices (around $39 - $159) are shockingly reasonable for this jewelry hand made with either sterling silver or 14k gold, and maybe fresh water pearls or semi-precious stones. And none of this Black Friday 4am madness; just leisurally stroll into Bryant Park sometime this lovely holiday weekend.

MeeHee, F16 on the venue guide

The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park are open tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 24, 10am-9pm, and Sunday, Nov. 25, 10am-6pm.