Spring into Fashion with Bright Colors

Nature-inspired jewelry is not the only trend motivated by the coming of spring and summer - bright colored jewelry is too. These are the seasons that let the vibrant hues of gemstones truly shine, because they literally shine more vibrantly when hit with the closer rays of sunlight filling the world, making them a popular choice for the warmer seasons.

Differences in Seasonal Colors

Fall’s color aesthetic is darker warm tones like the yellows, oranges, browns, and maroons of citrine and garnet gemstones. These tones mirror the changing colors of the leaves and of a fireplace's warm flames. Winter’s aesthetic is light cool tones, like the clear and baby blues of diamonds and aquamarine, along with a bright pop of ruby red. These tones mirror the icy landscape of falling snow and holiday decorations.

PCE1006-W

Unlike fall and winter with their distinct color pallets and outdoorsy-vibes, spring and summer are often merged as one when it comes to their color aesthetic. These seasons take on the vibrant tones of blossoming flowers and budding leaves, like with PCE1006-W. This pendant’s design is made up of a stream of diamonds that forms the shape of an asymmetrical, flat-top pyramid. At both ends of this diamond stream, near the left-side base, is a singular pear-cut emerald budding from the tip just like leaves in the spring. This small pop of color balances the fresh sparkle of the diamonds, creating a wonderful spring design.

Not Only Bright But Bold Jewelry

For those who favor more exciting jewelry, you should look towards interestingly designed pendant shapes and stone-cuts. Even though there are the basic cuts like round, cushion, emerald, princess, and so forth, the jewelry industry has started pushing the boundaries of gem construction.

CGP760W-DAM

One of the most popular 2020 fashion trends, like seen with the emerald and diamond pendant above, is an asymmetrical look. In clothing, this means shirt and skirt hemlines that are high on one side and then drop low on the other, or shirts with one long sleeve and one short sleeve. But in jewelry, this means interesting gemstone shapes and cuts: round and oval stones are taking on oblong and wavy appearances, while sharp-cornered stones like kites and princesses are having corners pulled out and pushed in. Take CGP760W-DAM for example. This necklace already has a bold design, taking on an asymmetrical, geometric, firework burst look. But when you look closer, you realize the amethyst stone cuts enhance this necklace’s look even further. The center stone is a crooked kite turned on its side while the amethyst baguettes on top become wider from the base to the burst. This piece is truly unique, bright, and bold.

CGP759W-DMIX

Another fun way to enjoy a bolder gemstone look is by wearing a piece with multiple varieties of gemstones! Some pieces of jewelry mix complementary colors, creating whimsical gemstone ombres. Others mix contrasting colors, creating daring pops of color. Combining very different tones can be brave but very beautiful.

Just like how a rainbow can combine six different tones into one gorgeous arching creation, so can mixed gemstone jewelry. CGP759W-DMIX features five gemstones along a singular necklace chain, including citrine, swiss blue topaz, peridot, amethyst, and London blue topaz. Along with being a color explosion, this necklace is unique because each gemstone is a fantasy cut, which is basically a triangle but with one playfully round side. Along with the petite bezeled diamonds dangling from each stone, this necklace will surely bring a wow-factor to almost any outfit, especially ones with vibrant floral patterns.

Simply Bright Jewelry

LVE708-PE

Many people enjoy more modest fashion choices and so to truly enjoy a bright gemstone, they gravitate towards simpler jewelry designs. There is an undeniable beauty to simplicity because it lets the limited design elements truly shine. So, in a way, plain jewelry can accentuate the beauty of our gemstones even more than intricate jewelry can.

Gemstone studs are a wonderful springtime choice. Studs like LVE708-PE come in all the birthstones, including onyx, giving you a multitude of color options. These beauties feature an oval gemstone and a twisted white gold rope-knot halo. The simple golden halo lets the gemstone take center stage. Peridot is also a great spring and summer color because it is the August birthstone and its florescent-like look matches another hot summer trend, neon-highlighter fashion tones. The highlighter trend was popular last summer and it is predicted to be just as popular this summer. This callback to the 80’s is bright and bold and emphasizes simplicity as well because the look requires only wearing a singular neon color in your outfit.

CCR983-W

Another simple way to spring into fashion with bright colors is by wearing a timeless piece of gemstone jewelry, like the band CCR983-W. This classic band has a center row highlighted with baguette rubies that’s framed by two rows of round diamonds. The strip of pink is bright enough to bring a smile to your face but subtle enough that it won’t draw in any unwanted attention. This ring is also the most adaptive to seasonal change compared to the four other pieces discussed because the rubies’ reddish tint is present year-round in our environment.

Whether you are daring with your personal style or conservative, anyone can spring into fashion with bright colors. All you need to do is find the piece that is right for you, then you can truly sparkle and shine in the coming months.