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Gem maxxing means wearing more color, bigger stones, and more of them at once.

The hard part of Christmas shopping is rarely finding something. It’s finding the right thing at the right price for one particular person.

So this guide is organised the way people actually shop: by budget first, with ideas for different people inside each band. Every piece below is in stock at the time of writing, and every price is what it costs today rather than what it cost when it was new.

Both routes carry the same objects, made in the same workshops, with the same serial numbers. What differs is where a piece sits in its commercial life when it reaches you. That one fact drives nearly everything else: the price, how many exist, what paperwork travels with it, and how long you have to think about it.

The Solist is a luxury destination trading in the off-price market. We sell authentic watches, fine jewelry, and designer accessories from more than 100 houses, sourced through direct relationships with the brands themselves, their authorized retailers and trusted partners, at prices below original retail. Most of what we carry has never been owned or worn.

As the birthstone of January, garnet has long been associated with warmth, strength, and enduring love—qualities that feel especially meaningful at the start of a new year. Best known for its deep red glow, garnet is a gemstone with a rich past, powerful symbolism, and a modern presence that continues to captivate jewelry lovers today.

There are watches you buy because you like them—and then there are watches you buy because something happened. A promotion. A marriage. A risk that paid off. A chapter that closed, or one that finally opened. Milestone watches aren’t about trend cycles. They’re about anchoring memory to mechanics.

Maurice Lacroix occupies a distinctive space in Swiss watchmaking—rooted in traditional craftsmanship, yet unmistakably modern in spirit. Over the decades, the brand has evolved from a relatively quiet manufacturer into a respected name known for bold design, in-house movements, and strong value within the luxury watch world.

In a world where trends shift overnight, true craftsmanship stands timeless. Few names represent this enduring elegance more convincingly than Suna, the family-owned New York jeweler known for precision, sophistication, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Whether you’re discovering Suna for the first time or admiring it anew, the brand’s story is one of heritage and artistry at its finest.

December might close out the year, but its birthstones bring a lot of color to the season. Turquoise offers those soothing sky-blue tones, while Topaz delivers radiant sparkle. Both stones are rich in history and symbolism, making them perfect whether you’re shopping for someone else or picking out something you’ll love forever.

Black Friday and Cyber Week kick off a season of giving — and for many, a moment to invest in something special. At The Solist, we see this time not as a rush to buy more, but as an opportunity to choose better. 

This holiday season, The Solist is thrilled to collaborate with stylist Liza Lieberman for a specially curated collection of holiday looks. Liza worked closely with our team to style a series of campaign looks that celebrate both luxury and individuality.