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Made Famous 50 Years Ago, Inlay Returns to the Red Carpet

Both indie and established designers give a nod to the inlaid styles of the ’70s in new looks.

Published

5 years ago

October 12, 2021

Beth Bernstein Instore November 2021 Issue

Poppy Delevingne at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival in Chopard earrings. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

INLAY, A TREND throughout the colorful Mod ‘60s and the freedom and feminist movement of the ‘70s, is reimagined today with a bohemian elegance by both indie and established jewelry designers. Recognized most in Native American jewelry, which was popular during those decades, it has received an artistic makeover that allows faceted gems to be set into opaque stones and different shapes to be featured in one piece of jewelry.

Retrouvai 14K gold Lollipop pendant with pink heart set into pink opal.

Retrouvai

14K gold Lollipop pendant with pink heart set into pink opal.

retrouvai.com

$5,600

Sorellina Monroe MOD earrings in 18K yellow gold with carved turquoise and bezel-set multi-colored sapphires.

Sorellina Monroe

MOD earrings in 18K yellow gold with carved turquoise and bezel-set multi-colored sapphires.

sorellinanyc.com

$8,000

Harwell Godfrey JuJu bangle with triangle inlay in 18K gold, available in four different colorways.

Harwell Godfrey

JuJu bangle with triangle inlay in 18K gold, available in four different colorways.

harwellgodfrey.com

$7,260

Beth Bernstein

Beth Bernstein is a jewelry historian, journalist, and one-time jewelry designer. She is the author of six jewelry books and has contributed to many trade and consumer print and online magazines. She previously held the position of senior editor for INSTORE magazine from 2008-2013. She lectures, runs and participates in seminars and educational events. Throughout the 1990s, Beth designed a jewelry collection under the brand name Bethany B, which sold to over 250 stores throughout the USA and abroad.

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