Some gifts begin with a place. The city where you met, a trip you took together, or somewhere they return to every year can give you a good starting point for choosing jewelry.
Kirsten Dexter’s architectural designs take their details from real buildings: courtyard gates in Milan, rose windows in Paris, and ironwork in Barcelona. The connection is there for someone who knows the place, while the piece can still be worn simply because they like it.
Start with their city
Milan has a four-lobed shape inspired by the city’s gates and cathedral. Paris follows the circular detail of Notre-Dame’s rose windows. Barcelona takes its open pattern from the ironwork at Casa Golferichs. You can compare these three in Signature Pendants.
For a New Yorker, consider the NYC Talisman, inspired by St. Patrick’s Cathedral. For someone who loves the South Carolina coast, the Kiawah Palms earrings might be the closer connection. Both belong to the Americas Collection.
Once you’ve found the place, think about how they wear jewelry. Check the size, metal, and whether a chain is included. The linked city pendants are sold without chains; you can choose one from Chains. For help putting a gift together, email Kirsten.