The counter-culture protested the war on this side of the Atlantic. It was the “Age of Aquarius” and we “Let the Sunshine In” with “Flowers in Our Hair.” Diane Vreeland dubbed it a “youthquake,” as mod fashion and accessories, pop art, and protest motifs like “make love not war” and peace signs were scrawled across T-shirts and jewelry.

Eden Presley’s Find Your Joy pendant in 14K gold with mixed gemstones,

$1,600

edenpresley.com

Stars such as Audrey Hepburn in her later films, Julie Christie, Natalie Wood, Diane Cannon and Goldie Hawn took over dramatic and comedic roles and wore the styles of the day. Although the war raged in Vietnam, there was an optimism and free spirit that offered hope for the future. That mood inspires jewelry designers in today’s challenging times.

Shown here: Hepburn in Two For The Road wearing triple circular earrings. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

Sia Taylor’s Sunrise earrings made of different karats and colors of gold and platinum in a panel of half moon shapes.

$6,000

siataylor.com

Brent Neale’s large Marianne necklace on a paper clip chain featuring 18K yellow gold, carved malachite, amethyst, carnelian, turquoise Brazilian opal and diamonds.

$28,000

brentneale.com

Missoni spring/summer 2022 ready-to-wear show with a model wearing a crochet floral halter top and colorful hoop earrings. Photo courtesy of Missoni.

Motley x Francesca Villa’s Lilac Flora ring in sterling silver, plated with black rhodium-edged lilac enamel flower.

$80

motleylondon.com

Bea Bongiasca’s two-tone Large Flower Power earrings made of 9K yellow gold and sterling silver with lime and green enamel.

$790

beabongiasca.com

Alison Lou’s All You Need Is Love handpainted enamel pendant in 14K yellow gold.

$1,640

alisonlou.com

Robinson Pelham Arcadia Candy bracelets and necklaces with glass beads strung on 9K yellow gold bright cut spiga chains. Pieces from –

$545-$2,200

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Alina Abegg ‘s Candy gemstone necklace on 14K choker.

$7,248

alinaabegg.com

Emily P. Wheeler’s 18K yellow gold tiered bracelet with pink enamel and unicorn spinel baguettes.

$9,800

emilypwheeler.com

Melissa Kaye’s 18K yellow gold Zea Hoops with neon orange enamel and diamonds.

$8,950

melissakayejewelry.com

Carbon & Hyde’s rainbow tennis necklace in 14K white gold in ruby, emerald and sapphire.

$6,900

carbonandhyde.com

Cast’s Go-Go ring with sterling silver and 14k gold featuring ceramic and citrine center.

$1,200

castjewelry.com

Bondeye Jewelry’s 14K yellow gold and lapis earrings.

$490

bondeyejewelry.com

Monica Rich Kosann’s turquoise enamel and vermeil round locket.

$535

monicarichkosann.com

State Property’s Rinzō ring in 18K gold enamel and diamonds.

$2,880

thisisstateproperty.com

Elsie Frieda’s chubby acrylic hoop earrings with African beads.

$125

elsiefrieda.com

Monbouquette’s Chubby Island Drops 24K yellow gold plated earrings with cubic zirconium.

$585

monbouquettejewelry.com