Christmas has always glittered — in candlelight, in snow, and in jewels that capture the season’s sparkle. Jewelry has long been tied to festive rituals: as gifts, as adornment, as symbols of light in the darkest months.
Fabergé and Imperial Winter
The House of Fabergé turned gifting into art with its legendary jewelled eggs and winter-themed objets, encrusted with enamel and diamonds. These pieces remain icons of seasonal opulence.
Cartier’s Tutti Frutti
In the Jazz Age, Cartier’s “Tutti Frutti” jewels — sapphires, rubies, emeralds carved like leaves — reflected the exuberance of festive glamour, shimmering like baubles refracted in candlelight.
Tiffany & the Windows of Christmas
In the 20th century, Tiffany & Co. made its New York windows a Christmas ritual: cascades of diamonds and silver staged against snowy backdrops. For many, it was a theatre of desire as much as design.
December Picks:
- Fabergé – Still crafting bejewelled objets and collections.
- Cartier – Iconic high jewelry, from Tutti Frutti to timeless diamonds.
- Tiffany & Co. – Legendary house known for Christmas windows and sparkling gifts.
- Christie’s Jewelry Auctions – Historic Christmas jewels often appear at winter sales.
TL;DR
Jewels and Christmas share a language: brilliance, sparkle, desire. From Fabergé eggs to Tiffany windows, jewelry embodies the season’s glamour — eternal, luminous, celebratory.
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