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Amanda Gizzi spotted gemstones in these shades all over AGTA Gem Fair and at Centurion, too.
These tourmaline, sapphire, citrine and diamond earrings from Graziela Gems hit on two of the color trends Amanda Gizzi spotted in the desert—teal and orange. They are priced at $30,550.
Walking through the aisles of the Centurion and AGTA GemFair Tucson trade shows was a colorful delight.
Colored gemstones, as a whole, are a huge trend and it is clear 2023 and 2024 are destined to be bright and bold.
The Tucson shows in particular tend to be great indicators about which gemstones will shape the year or two ahead. Sometimes there are clear front-runners, while other color palettes or stones are unexpected surprises.
This year, there were five colors—magenta, purple, orange, teal and emerald green—that stood out, and for a few of these colors, there are multiple gemstones that can meet consumer demand and captivate their color curiosities.
See them all below.
Magenta-colored gemstones are obviously on-trend with “Viva Magenta” named the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year.
Bold pink gemstones are a natural fit with the color of the year, with pink tourmaline a near-identical match for the Pantone Viva Magenta color swatch.
Colored gemstones, as a whole, are a huge trend and it is clear 2023 and 2024 are destined to be bright and bold.
The Tucson shows in particular tend to be great indicators about which gemstones will shape the year or two ahead. Sometimes there are clear front-runners, while other color palettes or stones are unexpected surprises.
This year, there were five colors—magenta, purple, orange, teal and emerald green—that stood out, and for a few of these colors, there are multiple gemstones that can meet consumer demand and captivate their color curiosities.
See them all below.
Magenta-colored gemstones are obviously on-trend with “Viva Magenta” named the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year.
Bold pink gemstones are a natural fit with the color of the year, with pink tourmaline a near-identical match for the Pantone Viva Magenta color swatch.
Omi Privé 18-karat yellow gold earrings featuring Asscher-cut purple garnets accented by spinels and diamonds ($18,000)
Lisa Nik 18-karat rose gold rubellite ring with diamonds ($24,150)
100% Natural Ltd. untreated American fancy red beryl, also known as bixbite, weighing 0.80 carats (price upon request). (Photo credit: Brian Moghadan Photography)
Barker & Co. 26.92-carat rubellite (price upon request)
Purple is one of the palettes that could be surprising at first glance, especially with amethyst suddenly being shown side-by-side with other, finer quality gemstones.
The passion for purple wasn’t confined to amethyst, however, as purple spinel and tanzanite were standouts at the shows as well.
AG Gems 2.21-carat purple spinel flanked by untreated violet spinels, ceylon pink sapphires and diamonds ($7,000)
Omi Privé platinum ring accented with black rhodium and set with a 4.85-carat oval purple spinel, trillion-cut violet spinels, alexandrites and diamonds ($32,000)
Lisa Nik 18-karat rose gold amethyst ring with diamonds ($3,780)
Barker & Co. 7.70-carat scapolite (price upon request)
Gemstones on the teal spectrum are the third palette on the trend watch this year.
The light teal of Paraíba tourmaline, the deeply saturated bluish teal of London Blue topaz, and bright teal sapphires are all within the range to drive desirability.
PeJay Creations PeJay Creations 30.10-carat London Blue topaz with diamond necklace set in 14-karat gold ($8,845)
Intercolor USA USA unheated emerald-cut 8.23-carat teal-colored sapphire (price upon request)
Graziela blue rhodium over 18-karat white gold and Swiss Blue topaz ring ($2,350)
AG Gems 18-karat yellow gold ring with seafoam green tourmaline from Afghanistan shown with a blue sapphire and diamond ring (prices upon request)
Orange brings some warmth to an otherwise cool-toned trend forecast.
Orange sapphire, Mexican fire opal, and spessartite garnet were heating up the desert at both trade shows. While orange isn’t for everyone, it is stunning and will get noticed.
Graziela 18-karat white gold earrings with Graziela tourmaline, orange sapphire, diamond, Paraíba tourmaline and citrine ($30,550)
Suzy Landa 18-karat gold necklace with 24.68 carats of Mexican fire opal and diamonds ($18,250)
Lisa Nik Mexican fire opal drop earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold ($21,000)
100% Natural Ltd. pair of untreated Nigerian spessartite garnets weighing 90.48 carats (price upon request). (Photo credit: Brian Moghadan Photography)
Last, but not least, is emerald green.
Emerald, tsavorite and rich green tourmaline are holding strong in popularity and desirability. Sometimes the classics can be the top trends.
Gem Platinum 18-karat white and yellow gold bracelet with diamonds and Zambian emeralds (price upon request)
Dilamani emerald and diamond dog tag pendant on a 14-karat yellow gold paper clip chain ($4,800)
SNJ Creations Ltd. 18-karat gold emerald and diamond ring (price upon request)
100% Natural Ltd. untreated 7.34-carat Zambian emerald (price upon request). (Photo credit: Brian Moghadan Photography)
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