NEW YEAR'S EVE: THE JEWELS OF GOOD LUCK.

It is traditional that, to attract good luck and start the new year on the right foot, we wear something red on New Year's Eve: underwear, a scarf, a bow or even a ribbon tied around the wrist. Any of these details is perfect for the last night of the year but... have you stopped to think about wearing something red... and that it is a jewel?

Pendants "Textures" by Elena C.

From rubies to madrepore, through coral, spinel or garnet... All these stones fit superbly with such a special night and, of course, with a black dress. In addition to calling the good into your life, you will be very elegant.

"Sirene", Pomellato ring.

I propose four alternatives to wear jewelry in red:

RUBY: It has a strength and resistance only surpassed by the diamond. Its name comes from “ruber” which means red in Latin. Ancient Hindus considered it "The King" of gemstones. Within the Burmese rubies, the most appreciated is the so-called "Pigeon Blood" for its intense red color. Used since ancient times for its protection and amulet function, it was used very frequently in royal jewelry. Queen Sofia has a spectacular dressing that was given to her for her wedding; although the most famous rubies of royalty are in the chest of the queens of England and Holland. How about some earrings or a ruby ​​ring for such a special night?

Chopard briolette rubies.

Dodo Ruby Heart.

Pandora yellow gold and ruby ​​earrings.

CORAL: If you don't have a piece with rubies, there are more accessible options to wear a red jewel. Coral is one of them. It is, together with the pearl, the only “stone” of ORGANIC origin. From the strong or intense red (the most expensive of all) known as “Sangre de Moro” to the lightest pink called “Piel de Ángel”. A whole gradation of color! With our black dress, a long coral necklace with yellow gold pieces would look wonderful... And it would be already outstanding if, in addition, we put on some coral earrings in the form of simple buttons. If you prefer to wear only earrings, corals that look like knobs surrounded by white or brown diamonds would be ideal for tonight. You will be gorgeous!!

Coral and diamonds from JE&C. Race.

SPINEL: In ancient times it was thought to be a magical stone that drove away melancholy. In times when there were no adequate instruments to classify stones, it has been confused with the ruby ​​and for this reason many royal jewels have spinels set instead of rubies (such as the two magnificent spinels that were once set as rubies in the British Imperial Crown : “The Ruby Black Prince”). In daylight, a quality red spinel can out-beautify rubies themselves, which appear more purplish. These stones are so interesting that they deserve a post… And we have to go back to our party! And yes, with our black dress and a long spinel necklace with some Australian pearls.

Spinels, black diamonds and Australian pearls. "Origin" by Ellen C.

GARNET: Its tone is a little red wine, but if its size is fine it will have the red color that we are looking for. There are also black, green, yellow, purple and orange garnets. In a garnet, the intense and uniform color is the most appreciated quality. A ring with diamonds and a garnet in the center will make you look perfect when it comes to welcoming the new year.

Earrings and ring with garnets and diamonds from Pomellato.

MADRÉPORA: The madrepora is the most basic red material in jewelry but very beautiful, original and above all, combinable. The madrepore can be red, green, blue or brown, depending on the depth in which these invertebrates live... but since it's New Year's Eve, we stick with the red one. A madrepore bracelet or necklace will give you an authentic and very youthful image.

To finish -although this has nothing to do with red- I remind you that it is a tradition on New Year's Eve to put a gold wedding ring in a glass of champagne or cava and drink from it. According to legend, you will attract the best of luck by drinking the "mixture".

Column of rings "Textures" by Elena C.

I, from my post, wish you the best for the New Year!... And, you know, on New Year's Eve... wear something red.