These perfumed jewelry pieces entice multiple senses
Beautiful jewelry and sumptuous fragrance seem to go hand-in-hand, especially as the holiday season of party-going and gift-giving draws closer. Creating perfumed jewelry is an old — even ancient — art still practiced by today’s jewelry designers.
Katelin Gibbs
Malibu-based Katelin Gibbs’ delicate perfumed minaret earrings are infused with geranium rose silk thread in either 18-karat yellow gold, $3,200, or sterling silver, $600. A matching perfumed minaret necklace is also infused in the same fragrance and metals, $3,500 or $390. Available at Katelingibbs.com.
Cynthia Bach
Los Angeles designer Cynthia Bach’s worldly and weighty floral “Flacon de Parfume†urn and applicator is royally turned out in 18-karat yellow gold. $12,000. Available at Neiman Marcus Precious Jewels Salon, (310) 550-5900.
Aftelier
Master perfumer Mandy Aftel’s Berkeley creations are often poured into antique pocket watches and boxes. This 19th century French patch box is festooned with silver fleur de lys against a textured, black-dotted background, with beveled mirror, and it’s wearable as a locket. $295. Available at Aftelier.com.
Tory Burch
The Tory Burch Solid Perfume Pendant has geometrically designed fretwork on a wood grain design, and it swivels open to reveal her signature solid perfume. $150. Available at Toryburch.com.
Sparkle Pow
Chrystal Powell crafts her made-to-order, one-of-a-kind creations in her San Francisco studio. A wondrous spherical copper orb opens as a locket for handmade solid perfume, while a lovely hummingbird hangs from the sterling chain and clasp. $600. Available at Sparkle Pow on Etsy.com.
Etro’s iconic paisley print is patterned in deep red resin atop this delicate glass perfume bottle charm. A sweet silk black cross with tassel-drop hangs below. Available also in white or cobalt blue. $870. Available at Liberty.co.uk.
By Kilian
New York-based By Kilian’s Duo Cord bracelet is made with a scented black calf leather cord and 24-karat gold-plated hook-and-eye closure. It comes in two sizes and choice of two scents. $195. Available at ByKilian.com.
