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 (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.
$7,257
(505) 843-9330 x3130, kabana.com
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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 with sapphires (5.19 TCW) and diamonds.
$2,700
elliot@dilamani.com, dilamani.com
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 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 with rubies (1.24 TCW) and sapphires (3.07 TCW).
$6,000
jyescorp@gmail.com, jyescorp.com
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 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 with emerald, sapphire, and white and green diamonds.
$7,150
(212) 302-0402, vivaan.us
Mason-Kay Jade
14K yellow gold necklace with jadeite and sapphires.
$2,400
(303) 393-7575, masonkay.com
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 with topaz and diamonds (0.25 TCW).
$800
(866) 607-3098, legendjewelryinc.com
Lionheart
14K yellow gold pendant with diamonds, emeralds, and turquoise.
$1,425
lauren@megamegaprojects.com, lionheartjewelry.com
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 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 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 with tourmaline and sapphire.
$4,950
(215) 627-3848, ronafisher.com