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Red Carpet Stars Like Elle Fanning Bloom in Flower Jewelry

Botanical designs are bearing fruit in every classification of jewelry.

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3 years ago

April 19, 2023

Beth Bernstein Instore April 2023 Issue

Elle Fanning in Irene Neuwirth Sunflower earrings at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards, courtesy of Shutterstock.

NOTHING SAYS SPRING and the joy of renewal like the bloom of flowers. And, although flowers are a trend every year in jewelry, this year we are seeing some of the most intricate designs in yellow gold with diamonds. Just look at the pair planted in Elle Fanning’s ears at the 2023 Critic’s Choice Awards — a one-of-a-kind pair of Irene Neuwirth sunflower and diamond earrings. A variety of botanicals from exotic to garden party varieties also are growing in every classification of jewelry.

Irene Neuwirth 18K yellow and white gold drop earrings

Irene Neuwirth

18K yellow and white gold drop earrings set with full cut diamond centers from the Super Bloom collection

ireneneuwirth.com

$35,760

Gwen Barba 18K gold blossom Bell Earrings

Gwen Barba

18K gold blossom Bell Earrings

gwenbarba.com

$2,850

Yoki 18K yellow gold Jember Floral earring

Yoki

18K yellow gold Jember Floral earring with white diamond accents

yokicollections.com

$5,160

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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