COLORED GEMSTONES ARE A POWERFUL FORCE IN FINE JEWELRY Color everywhere
The bold use of color in fine jewelry has now become mainstream, and it is the driving force behind a design renaissance in jewelry. From malachite and lemon quartz to the finest rubies and emeralds, jewelry designers have been finding new ways to invent jewelry with colored gemstones in every price range. The adventurous mixing of colors has never been more prominent. Although all gems are popular, there is a trend toward pastels, particularly pale pink and blue gems, such as rose quartz, chalcedony and aquamarine. The trend is partly a reflection of the two Pantone colors of the year: rose quartz and serenity blue. But pastel gems of all hues are popular, including everything from lilac sapphire to blue moonstone. There are also plenty of opaque gems and mineral gems, such as malachite and onyx, to add color to jewelry. Among the design trends are hor- izontal bar necklaces, a look that can be either simple or bold. Reflecting the rectangular silhouette of horizon- tal bar necklaces is a trend in rings to vertical rectangles, with baguettes arranged in the north/south posi- tion. The look is geometric, a bit Art Deco, but also very modern, simple and accessible. Mismatched earrings are another strong trend that is best
expressed using colored gemstones. Mixing gemstone shapes and colors in earrings that are similar but not the same is extremely dramatic. And stackable rings are still strong, presenting an- other opportunity to mix gemstones. Emerging trends include “in- orbit” or caged rings and earrings, consisting of a center gemstone or earring drop surrounded by arcs of gold set with diamonds or, with earrings, tiny link chains or hanging rows of diamonds that leave the color peeking through. Doubles is another emerging trend — not to be confused with doublets, which are stacked one gem on top of the other. Doubles are identical gems in slightly different shapes or hues, arranged side by side. Statement necklaces are both classic and trendy. Collars and chokers are a big part of the current look, but no matter the shape or style — from V-necks to Y-shapes — the concept is best expressed using bold color.
From top Ippolita Lollipop Small Single Drop Earrings in 18K Gold $795 Ippolita Lollipop Short Necklace starting at $2695 Oval Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Ring $6900 Ippolita Lollipop Bubble Ring in 18K Gold $1995 Gabriel & Co. Gemstone Huggie Earrings starting at $330 Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Ring $6300 Multi-Color Sapphire Flex Bangle Bracelet $2970
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