Pandora White CZ Silver Toe Ring

Most of us have at least one friend or family member who seems to set styles rather than follow them, to have an innate flair for modernism and a sixth sense about contemporary style. Luckily, there are jewelry designers out there who have exactly the same uncanny abilities! Today we are looking at modern-style jewelry gifts for July born guys and girls. The emphasis is on sleekness, asymmetry, fun, and a point of difference. Check out our suggestions for July birthday gifts for modern men and contemporary chicks below!

Pandora Silver Anklet with Purple CZ Flower

Pandora Flirtatious Fun Inspirations Bracelet

Georgini Black and White CZ necklace

Georgini Green CZ Ring

DKNY Two Tone Wide Watch

Inori Men’s Blue Accent Pendant

Rochet Piston Style Steel/Ceramic Pendant

Wenger Aquagraph Diving Watch

Modernism is all about the extremes – while some modern jewelry is extremely sleek and minimalistic, some is wildly extravagant. None of it, however, is boring! Modernism is also about re-inventing the old, which is why you’ll find unusual jewelry types, like the toe ring pictured at the beginning of the article, under this category. For July born women, this is ideal for Cancerians (whose birthday is between the 1st and 22nd of July). It incorporates the signature color for their zodiac sign, white, and is a plainer, minimalistic style of jewelry to match the conservative, shy Cancerian personality. The toe ring is made of sterling silver along with white cubic zirconias, as a one size fits all piece. It is extremely affordable, and also ships free across Australia!

Jewelry for the feet is a relatively modern idea – millennia ago, when the concept of jewelry was being born (aww!), feet were for walking around in dense undergrowth, chasing animals so that they could be eaten. Anklets would have been a hindrance! But they certainly aren’t in a modern world. We love the sleekness and simplicity of the hanging flower anklet at right, with its purple cubic zirconia adorning the center of the flower. It is made of affordable sterling silver, and Cancerians (who are notoriously indecisive and fickle!), will love the fact that you have the option to change the charm on the anklet. Regular sized Pandora charms will fit on there as well as they do on bracelets.

Unfortunately, though, you can’t load up the anklets as you can one of the gorgeous ready made bracelets from the Pandora Inspirations range! The flirtatious fun bracelet at right is an ideal pick for modern Leos, who are month-mates of the Cancerians in July. Leo women and men are passionate, fun-loving, sociable and dramatic, and delight in color and creativity. In fact, ‘Flirtatious Fun’ pretty much sums up their approach to life in general! With plenty of silver, enamel and budget gemstone beads, this bracelet is one of the more affordable ready made pieces from the Pandora range. It is colorful and lively, and great for either everyday wear or a night on the town. The base bracelet is included with the package, also.

When it comes to creating contemporary classics, Georgini designers seem to have a sixth sense about what will look great under a UV light, next to a cocktail glass or on a smoky dance floor! For Cancerians., we love the black and white cubic zirconia pendant pictured at right. These women are famously indecisive, and their personalities contain many contrasts. So does this necklace, with its elegant black and white, minimalistic look. The cubic zirconias are set on sterling silver, which has been rhodium plated for enduring shine and tarnish resistance. The drop section is a conspicuous 6cm long, and the necklace itself sits high, measuring 45cm long.

Georgini also has plenty for the colorful, contemporary Leo lass! The green cubic zirconia ring at right may have an ‘antique-cut’ stone, but that is where the traditionalism ends! Your creative Leo will quickly find something to accent and backdrop the stunning lime green, and will love the bold showiness of the 18mm stone. The band is 4mm wide sterling silver, so is actually quite comfortable. The style has been discontinued, so get in quick! You can have the ring resized locally quite easily.

The DKNY fashion watch at right will round out a Cancerian woman’s collection nicely – a piece of contrasts, just like herself, and with a minimalistic modern flavor. The strap is a lovely natural leather, and the simplicity of the technical side allows the stunning design to shine. Shipping on DKNY watches is free across Astraila, and also cancels the shipping charge for anything else you buy at the same time. The watch also come in a red style – check it for Leo ladies!

We do know that it isn’t only women that like to be up-to-date, with the program, and of-the-moment … there are just as many modern men out there. Jewelry is an inherently modern gift for guys, as it has traditionally been thought of as a ‘girls’ gift (barring wedding rings and the odd pirate earring!). We love the Inori pendant at right for Cancerian guys – stylish, simple and sleek, but with a touch of creativity and the unusual. The entire Inori range is filled with great choices for Cancer guys – well worth a look! The pendant is 3.5cm long, and you’ll need to purchase a separate chain.

Leo lads are the energetic, passionate ones that shout with joy at the soccer and are the first to hoist their team mates onto their shoulders after a good game. One of the most thrilling, dramatic sports there is, is car racing. Rochet has created a jewelry series to celebrate it, from which the ‘Pisdton’ pendant at right is taken. The pendant is made in tough stainless steel and black ceramic, and designed to look like a pumping piston. The pendant is actually quite compact, though, at 2.6cm long, making it suitable for everyday wear and a wide variety of situations. The black rubber cable shown is included with it.

For Leo men whose thrills come from watersports, rather than high speed adrenaline, Wenger watches have some excellent options. We love the bright coloring and amazingly modern technical precision of the dive watch at right. It is water resistant to 100m, so is suitable for scuba diving and deep diving. It has luminous markers and hands for nighttime visibility (important for Leos!), as well as a date indicator, screw down crown, and a limited 3 year manufacturer warranty.

Just because jewelry lasts forever, doesn’t mean it can’t be thoroughly modern! For more sleek, chic styles, start with the range of gift ideas for men and women (check under the Gift Ideas category in the main left hand navigation), or have more of a look through the Wenger watches, Pandora Inspirations bracelets, or Georgini jewelry.