Mood Boards As Christmas Lists

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Written By Meaghan Foran

I love making mood boards to help frame my design perspective, but have you thought about making a mood board for your Christmas list? If you want to retain an element of surprise, but want to guide your favorite shopper in the right direction – consider assembling a mood board to show what you have in mind. We have assembled three inspirational boards to get you started, if you're stumped!

Feeling Lux

These are pieces that evoke glamour, brilliance, and special occasions. My board highlights pieces with beautiful curves, plenty of sparkle, and always a little bit of "extra.”

from left, top: 1 3/8ctw lab diamond hoops, $3055+; 6 3/4 ctw lab diamond tennis necklace, $8600; Edwardian diamond filigree ring, $3350; Tura Sugden Diamond Lantern Necklace, $4950; Alx&Co. Stargazer earrings with lab diamonds, $2450; lab diamond inside-out hoops, $1435; Alx&Co. Stargazer signet ring with lab diamonds, $2990; Artemer hex diamond ring, $6700

Elevated Everyday

These are pieces that you can wear each day without worry. These pretty selections are lightweight, low-key, warm, and carry just a hint of sparkle.

from left, top: pearl crescent moon studs, $355; modern pearl and diamond studs, $415; Tura Sugden double bracelet, inquire; marquis diamond huggies, $975; diamond spike studs, $545; Shaya Durbin rose gold nugget studs, $420; Tura Sugden Valance hoops, $970

The Unicorn

If you want your shopper to pick something really unique and cool, tell them! Is color okay? How about novel shapes? Without guidance, your shopper may opt to play it safe. Show them the vibrancy of colors and interesting forms you might like, and let them have some fun with your present.

from left, top: rainbow sapphire huggies, $2220; Alx&Co. lab diamond Wiley ring, inquire; Susan Highsmith Sybil earring, $3450; Artemer diamond petal ring, $3800; Tura Sugden emerald lantern necklace, inquire; Jennifer Dawes aquamarine Fault Line ring, $1975; Alx&Co. Azalie ring set with 3.01ct cushion cut diamond, inquire; Christina Malle sapphire tassel drops, $2800

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Creative Director & Co-Owner | Alexandria and Company

I came to join Alexandria & Company by way of love: my husband Tim has owned the shop for nearly ten years, and I started by helping him on Saturdays so that we could spend more time together. Eventually, I quit my other life in the legal field to become Alx&Co’s Creative Director and co-owner with Tim. Now, we run our small business together in Old Town and I haven't looked back.

Alexandria & Company is an Old Town-based workshop and design studio specializing in creating and restoring fine jewelry and silver hollowware. They are the in-the-know jewelers of Alexandria and have been serving clients out of their small workshop for decades. Tucked in their historic building on South Royal Street, the team at Alx&Co. brings a personalized, modern approach to their craft – this is not your average stodgy jeweler or antique shop. Visit them online to view their collection of handmade fine jewelry; or, if you’re feeling creative, make an appointment to talk about that custom design project you’ve been imagining.

inquiries@alxandcompany.com  |  alxandcompany.com

121-B South Royal Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

703.548.0659

By appointment only for all services.

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