Now it’s seventh year, Melee the Show, created by designers Rebecca Overmann and Lauren Wolf, featured approximately 75 exhibitors who mixed up color with customization and Old World techniques with modern sensibilities. Creativity abounded at the August 2024 edition of the show with independent newcomers as well as those that have been participating since the beginning. Click through the following pages to see jewels that represent each designer’s aesthetic and are on trend with the directions we are seeing for holiday and beyond.

By Beth Bernstein

Anzie Jewelry’s Aztec Starburst Astrid earrings in 14K gold with diamonds and white topaz

$2,950

Geometry Rules

Bold statement-making jewels rule in structured shapes and white and colored gems.

Erika Winters Hexagon Montana sapphire necklace in 18K yellow gold.

erikawinters.com

$5,800

Geometry Rules

januka marquise diamond ring in 18K yellow gold.

januka.jp

$3,250

Geometry Rules

Vale Jewelry Hexagon Twist Ring with amethyst and natural diamond in 14K gold.

shopvale.com

$1,950

Linked Together

Bracelets are the new category to pile on. Designers take classic forms and give them an unexpected twist.

Marian Maurer Ama bracelet in 18K yellow gold.

marianmauer.com

$3,545

Linked Together

Kate Collins diamond curb chain bracelet in 14K gold.

katecollinjewelry.com

$10,500

Pendant Power

Antique-inspired settings, historical motifs and techniques and vivid color enliven this season’s pendant necklaces.

Suzy Landa one-of-a-kind 18K yellow gold heart pendant with a center rubellite and diamond accents.

suzylandanewyork.com

$13,400

Pendant Power

Erica Molinari hand-engraved and hand-painted vitreous glass enamel cherub double-sided charm in 18K gold.

ericamolinari

$7,050

Pendant Power

Pyrrha True Colors Live Every Moment talisman pendant in 14K gold and diamond accents.

pyrrha.com

$1,399

Pendant Power

Megan Thorne Venise Frame Necklace with emerald center in 18K gold.

meganthorne.com

$1,815

Pendant Power

Annie Fensterstock Alpha-Omega hand-fabricated locket in 22K yellow gold, 18K yellow gold, 18K white gold and sterling silver with brilliant cut diamonds, sapphires and white opal on a hand-fabricated chain in 22K yellow gold.

anniefensterstock.com

$12,950

Pendant Power

Talon Pavé Initial Pendant in an antique style oval octagon with italic text inspired by the flowing lines of Art Nouveau with diamond accents.

talonjewelry.com

$1,298

Back to Nature

Floral and leaf motifs, carved stones and golden takes on fluttering butterflies are all part of this season’s trend-worthy styles.

Laurie Kaiser Circle of Vines Earrings with citrine centers and white diamond accents in 18K yellow gold.

lauriekaiserjewelry.com

$13,600

Back to Nature

Amali Boulder opal pendant hand-carved into a mystical feather, set in a handmade 18K gold bezel with braided detail and granulation suspended from an 18K gold chain..

amalijewelry.com

$2,820

Back to Nature

Syna Double Butterfly Earrings in 18K gold with diamond accents.

synajewels.com

$4,650

Back to Nature

Sethi Couture 18K yellow gold Dunes rainbow sapphire band, $1,465, 18K yellow gold diamond Ivy Band, $1,650
18K yellow gold Scallop rainbow sapphire band.

sethicouture.com

$1,230