If a picture says a 1,000 words, can we convert that into dollars? Because in the case of the jewelry below, that would be a great deal! Kidding aside, jewelry is among the more expensive holiday gifts, but one of the few that lasts a lifetime. Absolutely worth it if the time is right. If your time is now, consider the suggestions below from some of our favorite local jewelers. Each jeweler recommended one show stopping splurge piece and another more practical, affordable piece. Enjoy!
Adler’sÂ

Emerald and Diamond Necklace
18K white gold, emerald and diamond necklace, Adler’s
White and Yellow Gold Wrap Bracelets
14K diamond spring bracelet, Adler’s
HGM Fine Jewelry Â

Star Cuff with Diamonds
Buccellati Star Cuff with diamonds in 18K yellow gold, signed Mario Buccellati, HGM Fine Jewelry
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ring
18K white gold with oval ruby approx 1.00 carats and white diamonds approx. .50 carats
Neal Auction Â

White Gold and Diamond Bow Bracelet
Antique 18 kt. white Gold and diamond bow bracelet, ribbon design mounted with 310 pave set diamonds, Neal Auction
Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
18 kt. yellow Gold, sapphire and diamond earrings, Neal Auction
Boudreaux’sÂ

Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Important ruby and diamond necklace featuring 14.97 carats in rubies and 10.39 carats in diamonds set in 18K white gold, Boudreaux’s (call for details)
Diamond Band
Emerald cut diamond band set in 18K white gold, Boudreaux’s
Friend & CoÂ

White Gold Diamond and Sapphire BraceletÂ
18K white gold diamond and sapphire bracelet. Round brilliant diamonds weighing: 11.24 TWT ctw and six emerald cut sapphires weighing 3.91 TWT ctw, Friend & Co.
Dazzle White Gold Diamond Necklace.
18K white gold diamond necklace containing 12 round diamonds weighing 0.39 TWT ctw, and one pear shaped diamond weighing 0.40 TWT ctw and 1 Round Diamond weighing 0.07 TWT ctw, Friend & Co
My Picks:

Clockwise from CenterÂ
18k White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings, Adler’s
Antique style handmade ruby and diamond bracelet, Boudreaux’s
Emerald and Diamond Ring, HGM Fine Jewelry (call to view)
Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace, Friend & Co
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Ring, Neal Auction Â
Sale & Events Picks
11/29-12/1: 20% off Full Price Products & Services, Pure Dermatology
11/30 (5pm-7pm): Luxury Estate Couture & Jewelry Live Auction, Neal Auction
12/1 at 10am, Estates and Couture Auction Lots 1-453, Crescent City Auction
12/2 (10am-4pm) Open Studios Sip & Shop, Mid City Studios
12/8 (12pm-8pm): Eye Wares Sip & Shop, Featuring: Cartier, Gucci, l.a. Eyeworks, Lite Bites, Cocktails & Year-End Savings, Eye Wares (magazine street)Â