While you’re out and about, there’s no rule saying you can’t pick up a little (or big) something for yourself, too. We did!

LOLA TRIBECA
24 Harrison | Greenwich and Hudson
Tribecan Rachael Elderfield fits hundreds of fab gift ideas in her diminutive shop.
••• Super festive gold hoops, imported from The Rockaways. $189.
••• Spruce up her favorite bag: beaded purse strap, handmade in Columbia. To me, it’s a bit rock ‘n’ roll. $495

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FOUNDRAE
52 Lispenard | Church and Broadway
Tribecan Beth Bugdaycay’s unique collection of modern heirlooms revolves around a lexicon of mythological and classical symbols. (That’s engraver Stephany Gabriel above.)
••• The Reflection Book Box holds a full set of the cards that explain each tenet in her collection. Beautiful on its own or with a ring inside. $225.
••• The engravable ingot medallions in 18 karat yellow gold can send a special message — I’m thinking “I [heart] Tribeca”: small or medium, $1650 and $2650

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GURHAN ATELIER
160 Franklin | Varick and Hudson
The “maverick” of jewelry technique often works in 24 karat gold in making his truly unique designs.
••• Ruby and 14 karat bracelet that is clearly going to be an heirloom. $11,800.
••• The micro-mosaics are timeless and just so pretty, and they are all one of a kind. This one is $1250.

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KATAOKA
176 Franklin | Hudson and Greenwich | by appointment only
You can only shop for Yoshinobu Kataoka’s “wearable art” here or in Tokyo, so take advantage.
••• Much of his work is made to order, but you can walk out with these diamond cluster earrings. $3480
••• This necklace is so fine I could not do it justice in photos, so trust me: the sapphire crest necklace. $1780

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TED MUEHLING
52 White | Church and Broadway
Ted Muehling’s organic designs are a favorite with my architect friends for their immaculate proportion and balance.
••• So satisfying to touch as well as wear: the large clam shell pendant in oxidized bronze. $700
••• The TM classics you will wear forever and for all occasions, the hoop cluster with black pearls in 14k. $1000

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NAKAMOL
391 Broadway
The newcomer has been producing the omnipresent wrap bracelets and other jewels at their factory in Thailand for 20 years.
••• For just about any young woman in your life, the wrap bracelet with semi-precious gemstones and leather. $25-38
••• A lapis pendant on a long strand will win with the mother-in-law, promise. $75

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