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1 : Diamonds Set in White Metal
The strongest trend in jewellery
design is diamonds set in white metal, particularly
platinum. Its purity is the perfect symbol of
a new beginning. The cool elegance of today's
white-on-white styles is futuristic but also
refers back to the styles of the turn of the
last century, when lacy platinum and diamond
looks also dominated jewelry design.
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2 : Brilliant Briolettes
Drop everything! The briolette
is an antique gemstone cut that is the hottest
new gem trend. A briolette is a drop cut which
is faceted all the way around, like a crystal
from a chandelier. It is popular in diamonds
and colored gemstones like amethyst, aquamarine,
and peridot. The best styles are delicate and
lacy, with briolettes dangling from fine chain
in white metal. The modern way to wear these
romantic necklaces and earrings is with simple
streamlined clothing.
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3 : Hot Wires
Another futuristic touch in
jewellery design today is flexible wire, which
is updating pendants and necklaces. One thin
flexible strand is a modern way to wear a pendant.
Multiple strands with gemstones and pearls are
bold but not heavy. The combination of wire
and cultured pearls is particularly fresh: a
classic traditional look brought into the twenty-first
century.
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4 : Hip Squares
Brilliant square princess
cut diamonds are the latest look in engagement
rings and diamond stud earrings. And square
cut gemstones add a modern touch to bands, pendants
and drop earrings as well. In some styles they
are set squarely, in others, turned on point,
for a diamond shaped profile that looks particularly
elegant for a pendant.
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5 : Pave impressions
A frosting of tiny diamonds
covers many of the latest jewelry designs. This
style of setting, called pave, paves the surface
of a piece of jewelry with diamonds set side
to side covering a large area of the piece.
In the past, this technique was used to decorate
very elaborate jewellery for evening wear. Today
it is used to add brilliance to simple designs
that add a signature touch to your everyday
wardrobe: classic earrings, bangles and the
frames of pendants.
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6 : Diamond Hoops
The trendiest new earring
style is an old favorite: the hoop. A simple
circle, the hoop is surprisingly versatile.
The newest hoops are small in diameter, hugging
the ear. A sprinkling of diamonds and white
metal makes them up-to-the-minute as well as
timeless.
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7 : Precious Mesh
These designs feel as good
as they look. Beautiful 22-karat yellow gold
mesh from Tanishq is the latest look in chokers,
necklaces, and bracelets. There are lots of
different soft styles composed of webs of fine
chain, interlocking links, or rings.
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8 : Coloured Diamonds
If you love the sparkle and
brilliance of a diamond, and are dazzled by
the alluring hues of colored gemstones like
rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, then maybe
it?s time for you to consider a growing trend
in the world of jewelry...colored diamonds.
Deep blues, rich reds, pinks, yellows and glorious
greens are just a few of the colors that make
up the rainbow of what are often called "fancy
colored diamonds." Thanks to Ben Affleck
presenting his intended, Jennifer Lopez, with
a five plus carat pink diamond engagement ring,
this trend has received a further fillip.
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9 : Turquoise and Coral
When paired with diamonds,
turquoise and coral take on a new dimension
of luxury. Once reserved for the bohemian-types,
these semi-precious stones are now hotter than
ever. From exquisite cocktail rings, pins, bracelets
and to-die-for pendants, to long and dangly,
turquoise waterfall or chandelier earrings,
this trend is all the rage this season.
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10 : The Proper Pearl
Luxurious Tahitian and South
Sea pearls are brought to life this season.
Strands and strands of rare white, pink and
black, oversized pearl studs with tiny diamonds
and over-the-top pearl and diamond rings make
a stunning statement. Conch pearls - considered
the ne plus ultra in pink pearls are also a
rage in the west.
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11 : Vintage Jewellery
The demand for vintage-inspired
jewelry continues to grow. From exotic, lacy,
enamel workings of Indian Kundan Meena jewellery
set with raw gemstones to rich royal looks of
Gheru finished jewellery, designers are creating
unique and contemporary interpretations of these
classics. The art of mixing current styles with
those of times past is the dominant trend, confirmed
also by the latest fashion shows. This is also
motivating jewellery designers to look toward
old shapes, to recreate the patina of time in
new pieces and to rediscover types of jewellery
forgotten in grandma's jewellery box.
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