JESSICA RICCI

14K Rose Quartz Ring

A hugely popular site in Rhode Island is the Newport Mansions. 

Consisting of nine homes built largely during the late 19^th century, the mansions showcase French and Italian architecture as well as sublime landscaping. 

Rhode Island is also home to featured jewelry designer Jessica Ricci.

ALEX MONROE

Calabria Crescent Necklace

Known for its numerous rolling mountains and lakes England’s Lake District is a destination favored by the nature lover.

In addition to activity centers and heritage sites, Lake District offers rustic undertakings to do like kayaking, cycling and canoeing.

England is also home to featured jewelry designer Alex Monroe.

KOMANG WIJAYANA

Sterling Silver Temple Gate Necklace
with 18K Gold Accents and Leather Cord

With its pristine white sands and stunning blue waters Pantai Geger is one of Nusa Dua, Indonesia’s popular beaches.  

Serangan Island is a treat for those who want to get up-close and personal with turtles.  Known as Turtle Island, Serangan Island is “considered a conservation area” for the reptiles. 

Indonesia is also home to featured jewelry designer Komang Wijayana.

DAISY CHOI

18K Gold Vermeil Everyday Is a Good Day Ring

Touted as the world’s fifth largest port city, the South Korean city Busan is an energetic metropolis. 

The city holds the largest department store in the world, the Shinsegae Centrum City; and Busan Lotte World Tower is one of many skyscrapers under construction to rival the stature of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa building. 

Korea is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Daisy Choi.

GARRETT MALLON

Sterling Silver Salmon of Knowledge Pendant Necklace

For those who happen to visit Galway, Ireland in July you might be fortunate enough to see its annual art festival. 

The festival is renowned for its Macnas Parade—a “street dancing event showcasing Ireland’s rich musical history.” 

Ireland is also home to featured jewelry designer Garrett Mallon.

ALESSANDRA FOLETTI

Azacualpa Life Bracelet with Ceramic and
Pewter Discs

Italy’s Cinque Terre (or Five Lands) is known for its “rustic feel,” as well as purity and simplicity.

Perhaps the locale’s most striking feature is houses poised on cliffs that overlook picturesque landscapes.

Italy is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer AlessandraFoletti.

ADINA MILLS DESIGNHOUSE

Orange Calcite Pendant
with Hemp Macrame Rope

With storied origins dating back to the mid-19^th century, the New York Public Library contains millions of items. 

Touted as the world’s third largest library it contains branches in three boroughs including Manhattan. 

New York is also the tentative home of featured jewelry designer Adina Mills.

TANIA KOWALSKI and SYNNOVE SAELTHUN | ORIA ETHICAL JEWELLERY

Large Phoenix Ring

The rugged Scottish Highlands is a place of lore and legend that includes the popular body of water Loch Ness.  You will also find rare red squirrels that scurry about the Landmark Forest Theme Park. 

Lastly, the stately Cawdor Castle is believed to house a specter clad in a blue velvet dress.

Scotland is also home to featured jewelry design team Tania Kowalski and Synnove Saelthun.

JULIA SANDLAU

22K Gold Plated Swan Necklace with
Quartz and Cubic Zirconia

Though small the Danish city Ebeltoft offers intriguing attractions.  The world’s “first glass museum” is located here as well as the Kalo and Rosenholm castles. 

Perhaps one of the city’s most notable draws is the extravagant wooden houses, instead of hotels, that accommodate tourists. 

Denmark is also home to featured jewelry designer Julie Sandlau.

PENELOPE BARNHILL

9- and 18K Gold Ring with Green Tourmaline

The best way to take in natural scenery is to walk through its midst. 

In Te Anau, New Zealand there are various “walking tracks” that allow visitors to explore rain forests or alpine plateaus. 

New Zealand is also home to featured jewelry designer Penelope Barnhill.

LINDSEY WENDLER | LINDSEYMARIE

Gold Vermeil Claire Earrings with Blue Onyx

Touted as the third highest mountain of Switzerland’s Bernese Alps is the Jungfrau Summit. 

Surrounded by glacial valleys, the summit is a breathtaking natural wonder and many adventurers are eager to climb the peak. 

Switzerland is also home to featured jewelry designer Lindsey Wendler.

SIFIS STAVROULAKIS

18K Gold and Oxidized Sterling Silver Ivy Plant Leaf Ring

The Greek city Faliraki is an energetic locale with shopping bargains along the cobblestone streets of Rhodes Old Town; restaurants that highlight scrumptious local cuisine; and a booming nightlife with clubs like Bed and Ziggy’s. 

Greece is also home to featured jewelry designer Sifis Stavroulakis.

LILLY RAHMANN

Sterling Silver Sea Princess Necklace
with Pearls and Lapis Lazuli

The Thai island Koh Samui is a beautiful resort locale replete with white sands, limestone rock formations, and the Big Buddha Shrine. 

Thailand is also home to featured jewelry designer Lilly Rahmann.

QUOTABLE GEMS | JERRY SEINFELD

JANNA SYVÄNOJA

Necklace with Recycled Paper and Steel Wire

Situated along the coast of Lake Oulujärvi is the Finnish town Kajaani. 

Renowned for being the birthplace of writer Elias Lönrot, Kajaani is also known for its “old wooden houses”, and “the ruins of the Kajaani Castle.” 

Finland is also home to featured jewelry designer Janna Syvänoja.

YEN DUONG

18K Gold Aestivation Ruby Stack Rings

With tourist spots that include Cat Ba Island and Elephant Mountain the city of Hai Phong, located in Vietnam, is a destination rich with historical landmarks.

Vietnam is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Yen Duong.