Big Survey

Jewelers Think “Bold Gold” Will Be the Next Big Jewelry Trend

Colored gemstones in engagement rings were also mentioned as an up-and-coming trend.

Published

2 years ago

October 24, 2024

Trace Shelton

What do you think will be the next breakout trend in jewelry?

Jewelers Think “Bold Gold” Will Be the Next Big Jewelry Trend

1. Yellow gold (bold and chunky designs)
2. Lab-grown diamonds (particularly in fashion jewelry)
3. Colored gemstones, especially engagement rings
4. Silver jewelry
5. Natural diamonds
6. Pearls 7. Men’s jewelry

Despite high gold prices, the trend most survey-takers thought would break out was yellow gold, particularly chunky, bold designs. Several respondents also felt that gold-plated and gold-filled pieces would grow in popularity. The second hottest trend mentioned was lab-grown diamonds, with many stating that they would become more prominent in fashion jewelry. Colored gemstones and diamonds, especially in engagement rings, was the third most popular response. Silver jewelry received the nextmost mentions, followed by the “return of natural diamonds.” Pearls and men’s jewelry rounded out the trends receiving more than a handful of votes.

NOTE: The INSTORE 2024 Big Survey was conducted via an anonymous online form from mid-August to late September, attracting more than 700 responses from American jewelry-store owners and managers. The full results will be published in the November edition of INSTORE.

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