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Amanda’s Style File: Bursts of Light
Explosions of light have long been depicted in jewelry designs in various forms, representing hope and happiness. Here are 16 modern examples.
Ray of light, light at the end of the tunnel, brighter than the sun--light is a constantly a symbol of hope and happiness.
It is no surprise, then, that bursts of light are a popular symbol depicted on jewelry. Suns, sunbursts, fireworks and starbursts are a few of the shining (pun intended) examples that make this Style File one to which you will want to pay close attention.
Stock up on these styles. They are trendy yet classic and will be so for years and years to come.
Abby Sparks Jewelry’s “The Amber” repurposed diamond burst ring in 14-karat rose gold ($13,800)
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AbbySparks.com
Adwar Casting Co.’s 14-karat gold (available in a variety of metals) sun ring with diamonds ($549 for mounting)
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Adwar.com
This is Alex Woo’s “Season Sun” pendant in 14-karat yellow gold ($698).
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AlexWoo.com
18-karat yellow gold long earrings from Amy Glaswand with diamonds and oxidized silver box chains ($1,650)
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AmyGlaswand.com
Andrew Hamilton Crawford’s sun bracelets in jewelers-grade resin with 18-karat gold or rhodium plating and magnetic closure for easy wear ($178 each).
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AndrewHamiltonCrawford.com
Dilamani’s diamond and 14-karat gold starburst earrings suspended from a diamond bar hoop top ($2,850)
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Dilamani.com
Elisa Solomon’s 18-karat yellow gold sun necklace with a rose-cut diamond ($980)
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ElisaSolomon.com
The 18-karat yellow gold “Starburst” pendant from Erica Courtney, featuring a 15.25-carat opal accented with Mahenge spinel, demantoid garnet and diamonds ($30,000). It’s accompanied by an 18-karat yellow gold and Mahenge spinel and diamond necklace ($58,000).
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EricaCourtney.com
Fern Freeman’s 18-karat yellow gold, diamond and pearl eyelash climber earrings ($9,000)
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FernFreemanJewelry.com
These are Gabriel & Co.’s 14-karat gold “Stellare” classic hoops with diamonds ($680).
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GabrielNY.com
Lilly Street Fine Jewelry’s 18-karat yellow gold and diamond “Starburst” pendant ($2,600)
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LillyStreet.com
These are Meghna Jewels’ “Claw” earrings with white pave diamonds, tsavorite garnet and rainbow moonstone set in 18-karat gold and sterling silver ($4,500).
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MeghnaJewels.com
Santi Rom’s sun compass pendant necklace in 14-karat gold with rose-cut diamonds ($7,870)
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SantiRomJewelry.com
Suzy Landa’s spessartite garnet and diamond earrings set in 18-karat yellow gold ($3,040)
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SuzyLanda.com
18-karat white gold “sunburst” earrings from Vivaan featuring natural fancy colored diamonds ($8,150)
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Vivaan.us
Wendy Brandes’ 18-karat yellow gold and diamond “Gloriana” sunburst pendant on a 16-inch quadruple chain ($18,000)
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WendyBrandes.com
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