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Vegas Must-Haves #2: Vivid Gemstone Combos to Jazz Things Up

These looks will definitely put smiles on customers’ faces.

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5 years ago

May 16, 2019

Beth Bernstein

Heading out to Vegas for Jewelry Week? Here are some of the trends we are predicting you will see and that you might want to bring into your store. Some have been going strong for a few seasons, while others have been evolving for a couple of years. All are popular from the red carpet to the ready-to-wear runways to the jewelry design studios. So, why not try your luck with this trend or the others we will be showing?

The trend in multi-color gemstone jewelry continues with inspiration seemingly derived from a Rolling Stones song “She’s A Rainbow.” And yes, this season “she comes in colors everywhere.” Designers are taking creative license to mix up a lively and exhilarating combination of vivid gemstones for all classifications of jewelry. These pieces will definitely put a smile to your customer’s face and add some vibrant bursts of color to basic fashion and their jewelry wardrobes.

Vegas Must-Haves #2: Vivid Gemstone Combos to Jazz Things Up

Elle Fanning at the Met Gala 2019 Awards in Tiffany & Co. Photo: Shutterstock

Robin Pelham 18K gold large chevron trapeze earrings set with rainbow sapphires and tsavorite. Robin Pelham $7670

Meredith Young Controlled Chaos 18K gold rainbow sapphire open circle necklace. Meredithyoungjewelry.com. $470

Onirikka Prisma Earrings in18K gold, diamonds and sapphires. onirikka.com $2500

Brent Neale 18K gold Mushroom Dome Cuff with Multi-Color Sapphires. brentneale.com $24,000.

Brent Neale 18K yellow gold finger rings with amethysts, iolites, blue topaz, tsavorites and yellow, orange and red sapphires. bahina.com $5740 each.

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

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”