Sunday Brunch: New Year's Eve Traditions

January 3, 2021
 
Dear friends,

We have eagerly welcomed in 2021, and in honor of the new year, our theme this week is New Year's Eve traditions from around the world! These traditions are meant to bring renewal, a fresh start, and good luck for the coming months, I'm in!!!

For this first brunch of 2021, how about a celebratory spread of champagne and oysters!
 This Week: New Year's Eve Traditions

 Countdown to the New Year

60s 14k Gold and Enamel Clock Face Pin Pendant with Sapphires and Diamonds $925

Party the night away

Vintage Sterling Silver Champagne Bottle Swizzle Stick England $325; Rare 40s Carved Wood and Rhinestone "Josephine Baker" Flapper Brooch $525; 80s Runway Bracelet with "Pearls" Chain and Rhinestone Beads $625

Time Square Ball Drop - USA

70s 18k Gold and Diamonds En Tremblant Ring $3500

Fireworks - Worldwide

Top to Bottom: 60s Japanned Circle Brooch with Multicolor Rhinestones and Faceted Beads $275; 50s Green AB Crystal Spray Brooch $145; 40s Sterling Silver Retro "Sputnik" Pin Pendant $198

Wear polka dots (which resemble coins) for prosperity and wealth - Philippines

Top to Bottom: 80s Black and White Carved Lucite Polka Dot Bangle $185; Circa 1915 Delicate Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Bracelet $550; 80s Ebony Cuff with Bone and Brass Inlay $450

 Wear either white (peace), red (love/luck), or yellow (luck) - Brazil, China, Columbia, Italy, Turkey

60s 14k Gold Cultured Pearl Necklace with Filigree Bell Cap $295; 60s 14k Gold Citrine Teardrop Necklace $495; 80s 14k Gold Garnet Necklace $650
 
Eat 12 lucky grapes for each clock bell strike at midnight - Spain, South America, The Caribbean

 

20s Early Celluloid Grape Earrings $85; 20s Patinated Twisted Wire Necklace with Art Glass Grapes and Flowers $295

30s Glass Grape Festoon Necklace $675

Throw a bucket of water out the door to signify renewal - Cuba and Puerto Rico

50s Castlemark Articulated Wishing Well Bucket Brooch with "Pearls" and Rhinestones $295

Give good luck charms as gifts - Austria and Germany

Top to Bottom: Circa 1900 Mother of Pearl Horseshoe Four Leaf Clover Brooch $155; 60s Enamel Mushroom Brooch, NOSS $145; 20s Austria Agate Three Leaf Clover Brooch $125

Kiss at midnight - Worldwide

60s 14k Gold Egyptian Revival Nefertiti Pendant $265; 60s Sterling Silver Egyptian Revival Tutankhamen Pendant Necklace $135

Jump over 7 waves and make a wish - Brazil
50s Sterling Silver Los Castillo Mexico Cuff $398; 20s woven seed bead flapper necklace in iridescent blue $325
 
All items in our Sunday Brunch collections are available for purchase! If you are interested in a piece you've seen, please reply to this email for details on how to buy.

Wishing you a Happy and Healthy 2021!!! What are your favorite New Year Traditions?

Stylishly yours,

Lara and the Icon Style team