On the Rocks
by Justin Reis
| June 29, 2012
Photo: IAN JUSTICE
The gold statement piece has gotten a mineral makeover. When polished precious metal meets rough-cut agate, lepidolite, and quartz, the results truly rock. They’re the perfect accessories to shake up conventional cocktail wear — so serve that standard LBD with a twist.
Alana Douvros lepidolite prong earrings, $285, and Kenneth Jay Lane crystal bib necklace, $815, both at Good; Alexis Bittar pavé gold gem-cluster tear earrings, $255, Yves Saint Laurent “Arty” oval ring with green stone, $290, and Alexis Bittar pavé gold imitation-emerald pendant, $275, all at Intermix; Taolei square stone ring, $62, and Kolton.J lemon-quartz bracelet with figure-eight links, $195, both at LIT on Newbury; Sonya Renée teal adjustable drusy ring, $98 at Crush Boutique; London Manori cut-stone pendant, $118, and Samantha House “Toni” agate bracelet with gold chain, $118, both at Flock
WHERE TO SHOP
Crush Boutique, 264 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.424.0010
Flock, 274 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, 617.391.0222
Good, 88 Charles Street, Boston, 617.722.9200
Intermix, 186 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.236.5172
LIT on Newbury, 223 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.421.8637