March 28, 2024

Executive Lifestyles

New Fashion Trends in Gems & Jewels

Amanda Gizzi
Amanda Gizzi
The best place to spot jewelry trends, says Amanda Gizzi, spokeswoman for New York City’s Jewelry Information Center, is on the red carpet at celebrity functions. “We’re seeing people pulling away from the big-name designers and finding smaller, lesser-known ones they want to wear,” says Gizzi. A sample from several up-and-coming designers either based in Florida or marketing their designs here:

Fashion Color: Chocolate

» It’s the ‘in’ fashion color for winter in clothing as well as jewelry. While basic black can never be replaced, deep, chocolatey brown tones are coming close. Designers see the color as soft and romantic. They’re creating chocolate gold tones and using brown diamonds, brown gemstones and even brown pearls in their latest pieces.

Konstantino Sioulas necklace
ring by Konstantino SioulasAbove, Konstantino Sioulas necklace

At left, ring by Konstantino Sioulas

» Designer: Konstantino Sioulas, an Athens-born designer who combines the influences of his Greek heritage with modern style. This season look for his pieces using smoky quartz, an unusually colored, gem-quality, brown quartz stone. Part of the appeal, Sioulas says: Brown looks good on everyone.

» Prices: Ring, $455; necklace, $1,135

The Accessory: Cuff Links

» Both men and women are making a fashion statement with cuff links — and are wearing them for work and play. Pair a French cuff shirt (big now for both sexes) with jeans, designer loafers and a fun pair of gemstone cuff links for a fashion-forward look.

» Designer: Paris-born Robin Rotenier has hit the scene with a wide array of cuff links ranging from the traditional black onyx round to whimsical monkeys and martini glasses. He features several lines from sports to professions, Western, animals and corporate. Available in sterling silver and 18-karat white, yellow or rose gold, they’re fun and classy. Prices start at $235 for silver and $2,000 for 18-karat gold.

» Price: 18-karat gold monkey with emerald eyes, $2,950; silver, $395

» For Fun: Silk knot cuff links in a multitude of colors provide a color burst to a white shirt. Each knot slips through a cuff buttonhole — 100% silk, $65. Available at Neiman Marcus locations in Florida and online.

Robin Rotenier silver monkey Robin Rotenier silver monkey with emerald eyes cuff links

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