This Year’s Summer Accessory: Mixed Gemstone Necklaces

As “out-of-fashion” styles trend this summer, we will see a lot of vibrant neon colors from the 90s and retro floral patterns from the 60s. This playful pop of color is a great way to say “Goodbye!” to the negative energy from last year while saying “Hello!” to the possibilities of this year. But what is this lively summer fashion trend missing? Accessories! And what accents a vivid summer wardrobe better than mixed gemstone jewelry, especially mixed gemstone necklaces? Absolutely nothing!

Mixed gemstone jewelry appears in a variety of forms. The most common looks are mixed gemstone clusters or single-row streams of gemstones. For a uniform and visually appealing look, these mixed gemstone color combinations typically fall within monochromatic, analogous, complementary, or rainbow color schemes. Additionally, besides simply placing different gemstones next to each other, Valina also offers a more unique form of mixed gemstone jewelry known as fusion jewelry.

So, let’s explore these mixed gemstone necklace styles and see why this multicolored look is truly the accessory of the summer!

Monochromatic Mixed Gemstone Jewelry

Monochromatic gemstone jewelry uses gemstones from the same color family but in different shades. For example, CGP162Y-GGPE is a green monochromatic gemstone and diamond necklace. This round yellow gold pendant is embellished with a cluster of bright green peridots combined with dark green and pale green garnets. When combined, these gemstones create a sparkling medley that could be worn with any outfit showcasing the 2021 Summer Fashion Color Palette Pantone shades Mint, Green Ash, and Illuminating yellow.

Monochromatic gemstone jewelry is the easiest mixed gemstone jewelry to pair with a summer wardrobe because it only features a single color. This is the same reason traditional solitaire gemstone jewelry is so popular – these pieces only showcase a single one-tone gem. But anyone seeking more exciting accessories with a greater depth of color should opt for monochromatic mixed gemstone necklaces over classic gemstone necklaces.

Analogous Mixed Gemstone Jewelry

Analogous gemstone jewelry might be a little harder to pair with an outfit, but these pieces are slightly more playful looking! Analogous refers to color schemes featuring three different tones appearing next to each other on the color wheel. Therefore, analogous gemstones might be different colors, but their hues are similar enough that they look harmonious and beautiful together.

Common analogous color combinations include:

• Warm Color Combo – Red, Orange, & Yellow
• Cool Color Combo – Green, Blue, & Purple
• Feminine Color Combo – Purple, Pink, & Red
• Masculine Color Combo – Blue, Green, & Yellow

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The feminine color combination is our most popular mixed gemstone jewelry look. For example, CGP166W-DMIX clusters garnet, pink tourmaline, and amethyst along the lower 2/3rd of this asymmetrical circular pendant. These flirty round and oval gemstones blend just as well as our monochromatic green gems do. And when combined with the sparkling pave-set diamonds on the upper portion of the pendant, this mixed gemstone necklace becomes a dazzling design perfect for a fun and flirty girls night out.

Complementary Mixed Gemstone Jewelry

Another popular gemstone look this summer is combining amethyst with rose gold because the deep violet and light orange tones are complementary colors. Complementary colors appear on opposite sides of the color wheel. When any of these opposites collide, they perfectly balance each other out.

This balance is undeniable in CGP165P-DAMPT, featuring amethyst and pink tourmaline on a flowing diamond-accented rose gold pendant. The amethyst complements the gold while highlighting its analogous pink tourmaline jewels. By fusing these two color schemes into a single stunning necklace, we created a summer sunset-inspired design that people have already fallen in love with! This mixed gemstone necklace along with its matching earrings and ring also perfectly pair with the ever-popular millennial/dusty pink fashion as well as the Pantone shades Raspberry Sorbet, Burnt Coral, Rust, and Amethyst Orchid from the Summer Color Trends for 2021.

Rainbow Mixed Gemstone Jewelry

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The most recognizable mixed gemstone look is rainbow jewelry. As you can imagine, rainbow jewelry stands out because it generally contains most, if not all the colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink. Due to the color explosion, bold rainbow jewelry looks like CGP193Y-MIX are not for the faint of heart. This arching mixed gemstone pendant features all the colors of the rainbow except for orange. Since all these gems are placed in a random sequence along the pendant, the necklace has a unique flare while maintaining a distinct rainbow silhouette.

As seen with the arching rainbow necklace, most rainbow jewelry is set as a stream of mixed gemstones instead of a cluster. Designers often avoid rainbow clusters because when all of those vibrant gems are mixed, the colors get muddled and the design looks too busy. Therefore, rainbow cluster necklaces can easily look like cheap fashion jewelry instead of high-quality fine jewelry. Whereas, when the gems are uniformly set next to each other in a straight or curved line, the distinct colors can stand out, creating a more visually pleasing mixed gemstone jewelry design.

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Rainbow jewelry is also aesthetically pleasing when designed in a “By the Yard” necklace style. This look is popular because the gems are spread across a chain, giving you a touch of color around your whole neck, instead of just at the base where a pendant normally rests. CGP759W-DMIX is our contemporary take on the “By the Yard” style, featuring fantasy-cut dark blue, purple, green, light blue, and yellow gems along the chain. With five bright and trendy shaped stone, this mixed gemstone rainbow necklace is a modern look featuring all the colors of the summer!

Fusion Gemstone Jewelry

Fantasy-cut mixed gemstones might look unique, but fusion mixed gemstone jewelry is something only available through Valina and our jewelers. A fusion gemstone looks like a single stone but is actually two layered gems merged into one. So, fusion jewelry might not possess the multicolored look of most mixed gemstone jewelry but instead, has a distinct pigment and shimmer only possible through fusion. Valina offers two varieties of this novel fusion jewelry, including Mother of Pearl fusion jewelry and semi-precious gemstone fusion jewelry.

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Mother of Pearl jewelry is created by fusing clear quartz with a tinted pearl shell. The inner pearl shell has a metallic white luster that can be dyed almost any color. Once clear quartz is fused to the colored shell, its distinctive lustrous hue is magnified within the quartz, creating the illusion of an opaque yet translucent gemstone. LVP667-FQBS is one of our favorite pearl shell creations, capturing multiple shades of blue, teal, and purple within its marquise-shaped quartz. Mother of pearl fusion jewelry is also available in a soft rose tone and a light sky blue. Similarly, our semi-precious gemstone fusions are also available in multiple colors, including royal blue lapis, turquoise, hematite, and green agate.

Mix-Up Your Summer Look with Valina

Mixed gemstone necklaces are colorful, playful, and bold no matter which setting or color scheme they feature. And as the heat of summer rolls in, these petite yet stunning accessories will become a staple of every trendsetter’s wardrobe! All of these mixed gemstone necklace creations we have discussed are only available through our exclusive local jewelers carrying Colore or SDC Fashion. This guarantees that every mixed gemstone necklace purchased is possessed by very few other people, adding an element of individuality to our jewelry! And as people make a statement this summer with retro fashion and colorful jewelry, they might as well also wear pieces that make them feel like one-of-a-kind.