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JET SET CANDY
For those who want a personalized keepsake that captures their travels, Jet Set Candy offers a Solid Gold Passport Book Charm that can be tailored to your story. Designed to function as either a bracelet charm or a pendant, this miniature passport accepts up to 12 custom passport stamps across its four interior pages, and you can add a short personal message on the back cover. Choose a fully polished gold finish or opt to have the cover and stamps enameled in color for a more vivid, individualized look. Before production begins, you’ll receive a design proof to confirm the arrangement and details, ensuring the final piece reflects your journeys accurately. Pricing begins at $1,998.
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ILEANA MAKRI
Ileana Makri’s jewelry is heavily influenced by the symbols and cultures she encounters while traveling. The Globetrotter Necklace channels Tibetan spiritual motifs with nearly 32 inches of Tibetan brown agate stripe beads, interspersed with semi-precious gems, 18K gold beads, and sterling silver beads finished with enamel and detailed with diamonds, sapphires and other stones. The result balances timeless mystique with modern elegance, making the piece versatile for both classic and contemporary wardrobes. The necklace is offered at $2,302.
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HARWELL GODFREY
Lauren Harwell Godfrey reinterprets ancient Egyptian motifs with a modern sensibility in her Cleopatra’s Vault collection. Her signature triangular motifs evoke the pyramids, while the Cleopatra’s Eye Pendant Necklace pairs inlay and gemstones—options include light mother of pearl with amethyst, turquoise with citrine, and lapis with tanzanite—set in 18K gold and framed by diamonds on a 16-inch chain. Each variation is crafted to convey a sense of regality, mystery and resilience that echoes the stories surrounding the Egyptian queen. Price: $6,050.
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MONA ASSEMI
Mona Assemi’s work reflects her Iranian heritage through designs that honor Persian traditions and craftsmanship. Her current collection of gold earrings features turquoise and mobarak bad coins imported from Iran, coins historically associated with celebration and good fortune and traditionally tossed at weddings to convey blessings. Assemi uses these elements to raise awareness of recent women-led protests while also celebrating cultural resilience. Her studio follows a zero-waste production model, aligning sustainable practices with refined aesthetics and meaningful storytelling. Prices start at $388.
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