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Here’s the Colorful Runway Trend That’s Influencing Jewelry Designs This Summer

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6 years ago

June 20, 2018

Beth Bernstein

Here’s the Colorful Runway Trend That’s Influencing Jewelry Designs This Summer

Missoni Fall/Winter 2018/19 runway courtesy of Rex/Shutterstock

Ready-to-wear designers sent a cross-cultural quilt of textures and patterns down the runway for fall/winter 2018/19. The result was a colorful patchwork from around the globe, all worked into cohesive coats and dresses. Fine jewelry designers have translated this feeling with a slightly more organic flair with a mix of brightly colored and more neutral gemstones in pieces with a painterly montage feeling. This continues the trend toward colored gemstones in everything from tonal versions to juxtaposing pale and vivid hues.

Lika Behar

Stack of 22K yellow gold rings with rubies, sapphires, emeralds and mixed sapphires.

likabehar.com

$940-$1300

Here’s the Colorful Runway Trend That’s Influencing Jewelry Designs This Summer

Petra Class

Mosaic bracelet of 22K gold and mixed gemstones.

petraclass.net

$21,250

Here’s the Colorful Runway Trend That’s Influencing Jewelry Designs This Summer

Alberian & Aulde

18K gold and labradorite necklace.

alberianandaulde.com

$6,720

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”