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Jewelry Experts Pick Out 7 Trends for 2016

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8 years ago

January 5, 2016

INSTORE Staff

Millennial tastes are driving some popular looks.

A few industry experts spoke with National Jeweler and identified trends to watch for in the year ahead. The report notes that younger consumers are gravitating toward two looks in particular: mixed metals and unique stones. “As bridal trends continue to evolve to suit today’s millennial couples, mixed metals have been and will continue to be a top trend, especially when it comes to rose gold mixing with white gold and platinum. … Also speaking to today’s younger consumers are unique gemstone shapes or cuts, both in colored stones and diamonds, it says.”

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

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