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COLORED GEMS ARE Mother Nature’s most delicious visual candy — so what are customers hungry for in this category right now? Creativity is key: unexpected color combinations, eye-catching motifs, surprising visuals. Gen Z is the next big demographic with buying power, and they aren’t going to open their wallets for something they’ve seen 1,000 times before. BY BECKY STONE

Top image: Jewelry by Goshwara from the G-One Collection in 18K yellow gold includes 5.24-carat opal pear shape ring with diamonds (0.35 TCW), pear shape oval earrings with opal (20.54 TCW) and diamonds (1.08 TCW), and round opal bracelet (27.92 TCW) with diamonds (0.78 TCW). Prices available upon request. Contact (212) 937-9727 or email info@goshwara.com for more information or visit goshwara.com . MODEL: Isobel Williams. PHOTOGRAPHER: The Commercial Art Lab.

Awesome Animals

Who doesn’t want a piece of jewelry that’s both a work of art and a tiny wearable buddy? These fantastic faunae are a triple threat, with beautiful craftsmanship, powerful symbolism, and, of course, the friend factor. The chance to anthropomorphize a piece by giving it a name may be a little bit silly, but it forges an incredibly powerful connection between jewel and wearer.

Amáli Jewelry 18K yellow gold ring with jasper

Amáli Jewelry

18K yellow gold ring with jasper (11.81 TCW).

$5,500

(781) 789-8976, amalijewelry.com

Kabana 14K yellow gold pendant necklace with mother of pearl, spiny oyster, rhodolite garnet, and diamonds.

Kabana

14K yellow gold pendant necklace with mother of pearl, spiny oyster, rhodolite garnet, and diamonds.

$7,257

(505) 843-9330 x3130, kabana.com

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Alexia Connellan Jewelry 18K and 14K yellow gold brooch

Alexia Connellan Jewelry

18K and 14K yellow gold brooch with silver, enamel, and black rhodium, set with Muzo Colombian emerald (28.64 TCW), sapphires, rubies, and diamonds.

$750,000

boutique@alexiaconnellan.com, alexiaconnellan.com

Dilamani Sterling silver pendant

Dilamani

Sterling silver pendant with sapphires (5.19 TCW) and diamonds.

$2,700

elliot@dilamani.com, dilamani.com

Goshwara 18K yellow gold brooch/pendant

Goshwara

18K yellow gold brooch/pendant with sapphires (3.08 TCW) and onyx (0.15 TCW).

$11,500

info@goshwara.com, goshwara.com

Lord Jewelry 18K yellow gold ring

Lord Jewelry

18K yellow gold ring with enamel, emeralds (3.89 TCW), sapphires (4.50 TCW), and diamonds (0.38 TCW).

$13,700

(213) 489-0039, lordjewelry.us

Jye’s 18K white gold brooch

Jye’s

18K white gold brooch with rubies (1.24 TCW) and sapphires (3.07 TCW).

$6,000

jyescorp@gmail.com, jyescorp.com

Lunar Rain 18K yellow gold earrings

Lunar Rain

18K yellow gold earrings with dendritic agate (8.60 TCW).

$12,500

(604) 219-6525, lunarrain.com

Shula New York 14K yellow gold pendant necklace

Shula New York

14K yellow gold pendant necklace with garnet, sapphire, and diamonds.

$1,750

(212) 302-0022, shulany.com

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Peacock Colors

The vibrant, saturated greens and blues of peacock colors are a compelling aesthetic that is absolutely everywhere all of a sudden. It’s an electric juxtaposition, vivid and surprising but still sophisticated enough to feel like very serious jewelry. Blues and greens together are a powerful combination that makes even the smallest piece of jewelry feel noteworthy.

Vivaan 18K white gold pendant necklace

Vivaan

18K white gold pendant necklace with emerald, sapphire, and white and green diamonds.

$7,150

(212) 302-0402, vivaan.us

Mason-Kay Jade 14K yellow gold necklace

Mason-Kay Jade

14K yellow gold necklace with jadeite and sapphires.

$2,400

(303) 393-7575, masonkay.com

K. Mita 14K yellow gold earrings

K. Mita

14K yellow gold earrings with opal (3.64 TCW) and garnet (0.06 TCW).

$1,890

(646) 633-4573, k-mita.com

Legend Jewelry 14K white gold ring

Legend Jewelry

14K white gold ring with topaz and diamonds (0.25 TCW).

$800

(866) 607-3098, legendjewelryinc.com

Lionheart 14K yellow gold pendant

Lionheart

14K yellow gold pendant with diamonds, emeralds, and turquoise.

$1,425

lauren@megamegaprojects.com, lionheartjewelry.com

Artistry, Ltd. 14K white gold necklace

Artistry, Ltd.

14K white gold necklace with sapphire (0.95 TCW), garnet (0.07 TCW), and diamonds (0.18 TCW).

$2,665

(888) 674-3250, artistrylimited.com

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Picchiotti White and yellow gold bracelet

Picchiotti

White and yellow gold bracelet with emeralds (7.36 TCW), sapphires (13.38 TCW), and diamonds (11.19 TCW).

$202,000

(404) 861-1382, picchiotti.com

Omi Privé Platinum earrings

Omi Privé

Platinum earrings with blue zircon (24.41 TCW), tsavorite garnet (4.13 TCW), and diamonds.

$50,000

(626) 331-4533, info.omiprive.com

Rona Fisher Jewelry 18K yellow gold ring

Rona Fisher Jewelry

18K yellow gold ring with tourmaline and sapphire.

$4,950

(215) 627-3848, ronafisher.com

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