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Designers Leaving a Trail of Lavender on Runways

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7 years ago

October 26, 2017

Beth Bernstein Instore November 2017 Issue

Victoria Beckham Spring 2018 runway show, NYFW. PHOTO COURTESY OF REX/SHUTTERSTOCK

Ready-to-wear designers lined their shows with fresh lavender. Whether they showed this calming shade in feminine dresses, streamlined essentials or edgy bomber jackets, this pastel hue is having a moment. Lavender sapphires, rose de France amethyst, kunzite and other shades of soft purple gemstones range from faceted to cabochon and are set into delicate stackable and layering pieces or bolder, more graphic styles.

Marie Mas

Swinging Stones earrings of multiple colored gemstones of pink and purple amethysts, moon quartz and varying blue topaz in 18K pink gold.

mariemas.com

$16,000

Yossi Harari

oxidized silver and high karat gold lavender sapphire ring.

yossiharari.com

Price on request

Loriann Jewelry

14K Rose de France amethyst with citrine, orange sapphire and diamond earrings.

loriannjewelry.com

$1,600

This article originally appeared in the November 2017 edition of INSTORE.

Beth Bernstein

Beth Bernstein is a published author of three books and jewelry and fashion expert with 18+ years experience. A broad knowledge of the history of jewelry and fashion coupled with a background in "the story", writing, trends, design concepts has earned Beth a proven track record.

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