How to Enter A New Era & The Art Of Romanticising Your Life This Christmas

Out with the trends! These days, it’s all about micro-aesthetics that let us slip into different “eras” that reflect our mood, lifestyle or energy in the moment. These niche eras are more than just fashion styles, they’re an attitude, reflection of who we are and a way to romanticise our everyday lives.

Jewellery has a special way of helping us embody these personal eras, letting us feel like the main character starting the next chapter in our story.

From the ‘very demure, very mindful’ to the hyper-feminine ‘coquette’, here are five aesthetics and the jewellery pieces that’ll bring you into that era:

#1 Demure & Mindful Era

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The word ‘demure’ might suggest outdated gender expectations, but TikToker Jools Lebron unwittingly inspired girlies around the world to reclaim it and give it new meaning. One’s demure & mindful era is all about poise, elegance, carrying yourself with grace, and having a strong sense of self. This mindset extends to the aesthetic as well. Think calming colour palettes, simple, sophisticated and comfortable silhouettes, and anything that quietly shows off your personality. 

It’s as easy as elevating your basics, like blazers and shift dresses, with understated yet exquisite jewellery like the True Carat Demure Ring and True Carat Nuevo Round Trilogy Pendant by Maxi-Cash. Classy yet unique, the ring features a True Carat diamond-encrusted double band for a subtly eye-catching look. Meanwhile, the pendant has a timeless design with True Carat diamonds surrounding a statement diamond, complete with a diamond-encrusted jump ring for even more sparkle.

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These gorgeous, glimmering pieces are demure & mindful not just in style but in substance too. Maxi-Cash’s True Carat diamonds are eco-friendly lab-grown diamonds that are ethical and kind to the environment. Every diamond is certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI) for quality and sustainability. The high-quality diamonds also have a brilliant radiance.

This Christmas, a 1-carat True Carat diamond retails at promotional prices from $1,098. And in light of the gifting season, every purchase of a ring or pair of earrings comes with a complimentary limited-edition gift box.

#2 Coquette Era

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Your coquette era needs frills, bows, soft colours and all-things feminine and princess-worthy. Look like you’re the leading lady stepping out of a romance novel with the 916 Gold Faceted Heart Necklace by Maxi-Cash. Simple and sweet from far, but intriguing up close, it features a cute heart-shaped pendant with textured borders and a double chain with mismatched chain rings. 

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Complete the coquette look with the 916 Gold Ribbon Elegance Earrings by Maxi-Cash. These are no ordinary bows; the two “ribbons” have a sense of movement to them, appearing to be gracefully draped around each other rather than tied into a bow, and one of them has a textured rim.

#3 Gothcore Era

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Thanks to Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams, the fashion scene is seeing a revival of goth and emo aesthetics in a more palatable form. While still moody and a little rebellious, gothcore is softer, grungier and less horror-inclined compared to full-on goth. A monochrome outfit, a little eyeliner or dark eyeshadow, and Maxi-Cash’s 916 Gold Golden Faith Pendant are all you need to bring out your dark feminine aura.

This pendant packs plenty of attitude with its chunky yet elegant design and intricate details.

#4 Old Money Era

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There’s something alluring about being born into generational wealth, or ‘old money’, and the privilege and luxurious lifestyle that comes with it. But when reality hits, and we realise we can’t be them, we turn to the consolation that we can look like them!

Clothing should be timeless, made of quality fabrics and come in classic hues and prints. Fully nailing the aesthetic, however, boils down to the details, namely the accessories. Elevate your ensemble to true old money status with Maxi-Cash’s 916 Gold Golden Balle Necklace with a spherical pendant on a delicate chain and the 916 Gold Symphony of Links Bracelet that features interlocking chains with a textured design. Both pieces look stylish today and will still look stylish decades later.

#5 Cutesy Era

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Imagine living in a kawaii land where everything is pretty, bright, colourful and has a childlike wonder - that’s what the cutesy aesthetic is all about. 

Bring out your pastels, fluffy cardigans, and all the things your childhood self would have adored. Complete the aesthetic with whimsical jewellery like the 916 Gold Golden Reindeer Earrings and Bracelet with colourful 916 Gold Fantasi Charms by Maxi-Cash.

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Whether you’re entering a new era for 2025 or this year-end holiday and Christmas parties, or if you’re looking for meaningful Christmas gifts, Maxi-Cash has you covered. Maxi-Cash might be best known as the go-to pawnbroker, but it’s also a hidden gem for brand new 916/999 gold and diamond jewellery. They offer a wide variety of designs from contemporary, gen Z-approved creations and minimalist Korean-inspired pieces to traditional oriental jewellery.

This festive season, Maxi-Cash is running a Christmas Campaign, "My X'mas Wishlist", that harkens back to childhood Christmas wish lists for Santa. Shop with Maxi-Cash and enjoy up to $10 off gold price per gram and up to 60% off brand new gold and diamonds, and luxury branded goods!

And this time, Maxi-Cash is playing Santa to fulfil our Christmas wishes. Customers can submit their X'mas Wishlist on Maxi-Cash’s website or fill out the Wishlist form in stores and drop it in the lucky draw box. 5 lucky winners will get to bring home their dream bling!

Shop these beautiful jewellery pieces in Maxi-Cash stores or online on maxi-cash.com. Stay updated on the latest arrivals on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

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