Carnival season in New Orleans isn’t only about parades and king cake. It’s a fashion season. From balcony soirées on St. Charles to Uptown house parties, what you wear becomes part of the celebration – and for many of us, that begins with Mardi Gras jewelry.

As a New Orleans–raised jewelry designer, I wanted to create luxury Mardi Gras jewelry that feels festive yet elevated, spiritual yet luxurious. Not throwaway beads or novelty trinkets from Bourbon Street, but high quality Mardi Gras jewelry you’ll wear long after the last float rolls by.

That vision became three demi-fine designs: the Carnival Semiprecious Gemstone Ring and the Cosmic Carnival Gemstone Rings, available in sterling silver and 18kt gold vermeil.

The Carnival Semiprecious Gemstone Ring

The Carnival Semiprecious Gemstone Ring is my love letter to traditional Mardi Gras colors in a modern, stackable band.

This eternity ring is crafted in solid sterling silver and set all the way around with emerald-cut gemstones in classic Mardi Gras hues, making it a perfect piece of Mardi Gras gemstone jewelry:

• Amethyst for purple (justice & spirituality)

• Peridot for green (faith & renewal)

• Citrine for gold (power & abundance)

The clean, minimal setting lets the stones take center stage. Worn alone, it’s a sleek statement ring; stacked, it becomes a vibrant gemstone crown around your finger. If you’re searching for luxury Mardi Gras rings or high quality Mardi Gras jewelry that still feels wearable year-round, this design belongs on your shortlist.

Cosmic Carnival Gemstone Rings in Sterling Silver & 18kt Gold Vermeil

If the Carnival Semiprecious ring captures the parade route, the Cosmic Carnival Gemstone Rings capture the night sky over New Orleans.

These bands are available in:

• Sterling silver

• 18kt gold vermeil with approximately 2.5 microns of gold for a rich, lasting finish

Each ring features round-cut green onyx, amethyst, and peridot bezel-set all the way around, like tiny planetary gemstones orbiting your finger. The silhouettes are smooth and sculptural, designed for incredibly comfortable everyday wear.

They shine especially bright as stackable Mardi Gras rings:

• Stack two or three Cosmic Carnival rings for a bold, dimensional look

• Mix metals – silver and gold vermeil – for a modern, editorial style

• Pair one Cosmic ring with the Carnival Semiprecious Gemstone Ring for the ultimate New Orleans Mardi Gras jewelry stack

For anyone looking for New Orleans Mardi Gras jewelry that’s demi-fine, colorful, and sophisticated, the Cosmic Carnival rings bring the spirit of Carnival to your everyday wardrobe.

The Spirit of Carnival, the Cristy Cali Way

Carnival in New Orleans is an invitation: How will you express your spirit?

For Cristy Cali Jewelry, the answer is festive yet elegant. Our Mardi Gras jewelry is:

• Spirited, yet high-class – joyful color with a refined, designer feel

• Crafted with high quality gemstones and precious metals

• Produced in collaboration with skilled artisans around the world

We are a fine and demi-fine New Orleans jewelry house, not a tourist shop. You won’t find our luxury Mardi Gras jewelry hanging from stands on Bourbon Street. You’ll discover it:

• Online at CristyCali.com, searching for New Orleans Mardi Gras gemstone jewelry

• In our private showroom near the New Orleans airport, by appointment

• Or through our retail partner, Symmetry Jewelers Uptown, for a truly high-end in-person shopping experience

Rooted in New Orleans, Inspired by the World

I grew up in New Orleans, in my family’s French Quarter jewelry shops. I went to high school Uptown and later college on St. Charles Avenue, riding the streetcar to class (not always on time) and running in Audubon Park in the mornings. New Orleans isn’t a backdrop in my brand story – it lives in nearly everything I design, especially my Mardi Gras jewelry collection.

Later, I studied International Business because jewelry is a global craft. Today, I work with trusted artisans and gemstone cutters around the world to bring my New Orleans–inspired designs to life. The Carnival Semiprecious Gemstone Ring and Cosmic Carnival Gemstone Rings sit at the intersection of those worlds: local spirit, global craftsmanship, and luxury Mardi Gras jewelry that’s meant to be worn far beyond Carnival season.

If you’re searching for high quality Mardi Gras jewelry, luxury Mardi Gras rings, or a New Orleans jewelry designer who honors the soul of this city, I’d love for you to explore these Carnival gemstone rings.

Dress up for Carnival your way – intentionally, beautifully, and with Mardi Gras jewelry that feels like it was made for your story.

With love,

Cristy