Stones of Spring: What We’re Seeing and Believing in This Season and Next
Exciting yet restrained pops of color via stones like opals and emeralds are what I’m seeing for the spring-to-summer transition. Stacking with just classic diamonds and gold on gold has come and gone for now. So, without further ado, here are some pick-me-up pieces in the stones I’m loving and delighting in seeing making a colorful splash across the industry. It’s just what our accessories repertoire needs right now, as it offers it own source of hope and inspiration for brighter days ahead.
It’s emerald city out there, if you will. One of the latest and greatest trends I’m witnessing is the glowing green gemstone, known to be composed of a variety of Beryl, set in everything from cocktail rings to tennis necklaces. It plays so well with yellow-gold bangles and chains, and is known as a tough, unstoppable, almost-unbreakable stone. So, why not rock emerald, which is also said to soothe, bring success in love, and restore balance?
Emerald Collar Tennis Necklace from The Last Line
Bygone is the traditional iridescent opal. I’m seeing jewelry buyers, influencers, and designers embrace the pink opal for its fresh, delicate, playful, candy-like look. Representing spiritual rebirth, the healing pastel stone is sourced from places like Australia and Peru. I’m excited to don the pretty pink with white sundresses and bronzed skin when the weather heats up!
Irene Neuwirth Opal Bead Necklace from Marissa Collections
And finally, let’s look at labradorite. Even though, the stone has been trending for a while, it remains a unique stunner for the spectrum of subtle color it delivers. With the ability to conjure otherworldly grays, greens, and blues, the magical and protective find has a past of supposedly being able to put its wearer in touch with their psychic powers. When paired with diamonds and worn in the light, its effect is simply radiant and elegant.
Labradorite and Diamond Bangle from Nina Segal
About The Author
Debbie Azar is the Co-Founder and President of Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, and a distinguished leader in the global diamond and jewelry industry. As an executive with extensive knowledge of the jewelry and gem lab industries, her entrepreneurial skills and vision have helped GSI achieve rapid and continuous growth worldwide, establishing 13 leading-edge gemological facilities on four continents. She currently serves on the boards of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Responsible Jewellery Council, and Jewelers for Children, and is a member of the 24 Karat Club of New York. She has been featured in Forbes, Daily Mail, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fox Business, Fox5, CBS2, BOLDTV, Varney&Co, The Street, and NASDAQ, among others.
