Pearl and Blue Topaz Earrings

There’s something about all jewelry that creates a classical sort of air – the elegance of pendants, the vivacity of rings, and the flow of a fine bracelet. However, just as with people, some are more classical than others! If you know somebody who looks like a million dollars even after running for the bus, and seems to define the word ‘grooming’, they deserve one of the more timeless, classic pieces of jewelry that are available. We give you our top picks for July birthday gifts for classical women and men.

Pandora Garnet and Red Pearl Earrings

Classic Pearl Ring

Citrine Cross Pendant

Pearl and Blue Topaz Necklace

Impress Men’s Pendant with Chain

Icicle Men’s Mother of Pearl and Diamond Cufflinks

Men’s Bronze Tone Fossil Watch

Men’s Diamond on Silver Ring

There’s something about all jewelry that creates a classical sort of air – the elegance of pendants, the vivacity of rings, and the flow of a fine bracelet. However, just as with people, some are more classical than others! If you know somebody who looks like a million dollars even after running for the bus, and seems to define the word ‘grooming’, they deserve one of the more timeless, classic pieces of jewelry that are available. We give you our top picks for July birthday gifts for classical women and men.

Classicism is in elements of jewelry like the color scheme (either a single vivid color with a background color, or more muted colors), the shaping (usually symmetrical), and the materials (often in older-style gems and alloys such as yellow gold, styreling silver, diamonds, pearls, topazes etc). The pearl and topaz drop earrings at the beginning of the article are a lovely example, with their neat sizing, their symmetry, and use of classic materials. As a July birthday gift, these would be a lovely choice for Cancerian women, whose signature color is white. Cancerian girls are emotional, protective, determined (but a bit shy at times!), as well as indecisive and unpredictable at times. The understated conservatism and lovely subtle coloring of the earrings makes them a perfect Cancer gift choice. The pearls are 3mm and 9mm cultured fresh water gems, set with blue topaz on 14ct white gold.

Pearls are definitely make for a classical piece of jewelry – but they don’t have to be the same as every other piece! Those born in the second part of July (on or after the 23rd) are Leos. These colorful, imaginative, dramatic and passionate women will love the classical style of the Pandora red pearl earrings at right, but also the stylistic twist of the red pearl color. They are quite a neat-sized earring, perfect for everyday wear, at 2.8cm long. Each earring includes a genuine white diamond, rhodolite garnet and a red pearl, all set on 14ct yellow gold. Don’t forget, Pandora jewelry ships for free across Australia!

As well as defining the ‘look’ of jewelry, classical style jewelry is also more likely to be of a certain type. Rings and pendants are some of the oldest jewelry types known to womankind (!), and now have a much more classical feel than bracelets, tiaras, etc. The classic pearl ring is a wonderful choice for Cancerian women – it is sleek, simple and conservative, and incorporates the signature color. It includes an 8.5mm cultured fresh water pearl of incredible roundness and luster, set on yellow gold – but is much less expensive than you’d imagine!

Where Cancer’s signature color is white, Leo’s is orange. Citrines may not have been popular for a long time, but have certainly been known to jewelers for decades. The citrine white gold cross at right is perfect for Leos, with its classical symbolism, and hint of brightness and passion. It is a dainty 1.5cm long, with a very petite stone, however the 18ct white gold makes it excellent quality. And the price is under AU$100!

We mentioned pendants as one of the oldest styles of jewelry – this pearl and blue topaz pendant is an exact match for the earrings at the beginning of the article. You could either keep it for a Cancerian Christmas gift, or simply make it an extra-special birthday! In the pendant, the pearl is an enormous 11mm specimen, set alongside two small blue topazes. The base is 14ct white gold, and is suitable for all skin types.

The elegance and air of sophistication that classical jewelry imparts is not just restricted to females, though! Classical jewelry also tends to work extremely well with male wardrobes, simply because clothing and styles are more stable and consistent than in female fashion. The Impress square pendant by Hot Diamonds is a great example – the dark sterling silver sets off the classical white diamonds beautifully. A great choice for Cancerian guys – however, for elegance and wearability, you may want to swap the ball chain for a traditional linkage.

Hot Diamonds has some wonderful options for classical guys and girls – every piece is sterling silver based and includes at least one white diamond, making most things in the range suitable as Cancerian gifts. We love the subtle flash of the mother of pearl in the Icicle cufflinks at right (another of the traditional materials that help define a classical piece). They are neatly sized, at 18mm x 9mm, and the sterling silver has been rhodium plated. The plating will help them keep their shine and look new well into their second decade of wear.

Leo guys love a little color – but if they are classically inclined, there aren’t many jewelry options for them! The gentle lions of the zodiac are also known as somewhat folksy and natural, though, which is why we chose the bronze tone Fossil watch for Leo lads. The natural leather band and the singular coloring makes it an instant classic. The watch is water resistant, comes with a date and timer function, and also has a three- year manufacturer warranty.

Fortunately, the drama that Leos thrive on doesn’t have to come in personal form all the time! It can come in symbolic form – and the Hot Diamonds ring at right has its own starkly dramatic look, while still retaining a classical spirit. It is very generously sized, measuring 10mm across the front, and around 5mm at the back for comfort. The black stripe is enamel, and the diamond in the front of the ring is a brilliant cut genuine white stone.

It may sometimes seem that nothing you could get will be able to add to the perfection of your classical friend or loved one – but don’t lose hope! We have literally thousands of ideas on site – check out the gift ideas for men and gift ideas for women as a start. If you need any pointers, pop an instant request into the Live Help box at the right of screen for fast and friendly, old-fashioned service!