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The Stars Are Loving Star Motifs in Jewelry

Kate Middleton wore diamond star earrings to the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick.

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4 years ago

July 21, 2022

Beth Bernstein Instore August 2022 Issue

Kate Middleton at the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

WHEN THE DUCHESS of Cambridge showed up at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere, she could have passed for a Hollywood star with her long column gown and her Robinson Pelham Tsar Star diamond earrings. Celestial jewelry continues to shine brightly as our fascination with the magic and meaning of the evening sky inspires jewelry designers. One important reason stars are popular as a motif is that they each possess their own meaning. So, your customers can wish upon a lucky star or be guided by one.

Selim Mouzannar 18K gold Istanbul earrings

Selim Mouzannar

18K gold Istanbul earrings with aquamarines, tourmalines and diamonds.

selimmouzannar.com

Price on request

Colette 18K white gold Two Star drop necklace with diamonds.

Colette

18K white gold Two Star drop necklace with diamonds.

colettejewelry.com

$2,270

State Property 18K gold Adams ring

State Property

18K gold Adams ring with white enameling on shank and center stone of precision-cut 0.55-carat star diamond.

thisisstateproperty.com

$7,800

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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