2017 holiday gift guide

Whether it’s a birthstone or simply a signature hue, coloured jewellery always makes a statement, firing up any wardrobe. And when paired with white diamonds, the warmth of precious gems—sapphires, rubies, amethysts—provides balance to the cool ice. Vibrant coloured jewels have also been rock stars at auctions lately, meaning today’s glittering gift could be tomorrow’s brilliant investment.

(clockwise from top): Limelight Gala watch in 18k white gold with diamonds by Piaget ($33,300); Panthère de Cartier watch by Cartier in 18k white gold with diamonds ($25,200); Slim d’Hermès watch by Hermès in stainless steel with diamonds ($7,225); LVCEA watch with diamonds by Bulgari (price upon request); Classic Fusion Titanium Full Pavé watch by Hublot ($36,600); East West watch in stainless steel with diamonds by Tiffany ($6,900); Royal Oak Quartz watch in stainless steel with diamonds by Audemars Piguet ($15,300)