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In her latest Style File, Amanda Gizzi brings you 18 jewels in this bold color combination that’s perfect for fall and winter.
If you are looking for fresh jewelry designs to cater to young, creative and fashion-forward clients, look no further than jewelry that pairs yellow and black.
The bold color combination is perfect for fall and winter and the pairing has a modern aesthetic that perfectly caters to men and women alike.
Here are a few styles worth exploring this season.
Carelle’s “After Dark” black spinel oval ring in 18-karat yellow gold with 17-carat black spinel center stone surrounded by diamonds ($4,985)
Carelle.com
Carelle.com
Dilamani’s marquise-shaped diamond earrings with a zig-zag open center design and 14-karat yellow gold and black rhodium prongs on the inset diamonds ($3,000)
Dilamani.com
Dilamani.com
Gem Link earrings from Elizabeth Garvin Fine in oxidized sterling silver and 18-karat bimetal, 14-karat gold posts, hinged and flush set with ideal-cut white diamonds ($2,620)
EGFNY.com
EGFNY.com
The “Dream Cigar Band” by Foundrae in 18-karat gold, enamel and diamond ($2,650)
Foundrae.com
Foundrae.com
K. Brunini Jewels Small Twig ring in 18-karat white gold with a 5.77-carat gold beryl and 3.53-carat total weight black diamonds ($8,600)
KBrunini.com
KBrunini.com
K. Mita Pyramid band ring from the Element Collection in 18-karat yellow gold with black diamonds ($2,800)
K-Mita.com
K-Mita.com
Ilias Lalaounis’ Neolithic bracelet in hand-hammered yellow gold with onyx egg-shaped stones ($22,200)
IliasLalaounis.eu
IliasLalaounis.eu
Lashbrook zirconium band with 14-karat yellow gold inlay detailed with a Versailles pattern and eight black diamonds spaced evenly around the band ($1,700)
LashbrookDesigns.com
LashbrookDesigns.com
LFrank 18-karat gold and black diamond Arc studs ($4,800)
LFrankJewelry.com
LFrankJewelry.com
Lilly Street “Starlite Amulets” earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with black rhodium finish, diamonds and moonstones ($4,500)
LillyStreet.com
LillyStreet.com
Mastoloni Signature Collection Luminare earrings in 18-karat white gold with 11 mm natural color golden South Sea pearls, black diamonds and brilliant white diamonds ($3,190)
Mastoloni.com
Mastoloni.com
Meredith Marks’ “Lila Huggie” in 14-karat yellow gold with black diamonds earring around the lobe of the ear ($200)
MeredithMarks.com
MeredithMarks.com
Limited edition 14-karat yellow gold black druzy stick and black druzy free-form five-drop earrings by Melissa Joy Manning ($2,100)
MelissaJoyManning.com
MelissaJoyManning.com
Oxidized sterling silver and 18-karat yellow gold Dangling Open Pebbles earrings by Rona Fisher ($695)
RonaFisher.com
RonaFisher.com
Todd Reed men’s collection dog tag in 22-karat yellow gold, 18-karat yellow gold, silver with patina, black brilliant-cut diamonds, and a raw diamond cube ($4,620)
ToddReed.com
ToddReed.com
Vivaan Sunburst ring in yellow and blackened 18-karat gold with a natural burnt-orange diamond ($900)
Vivaan.us
Vivaan.us
Wendy Brandes’ “Cleves Winged” earrings in satin-finish 18-karat yellow gold with onyx and diamonds ($12,000)
WendyBrandes.com
WendyBrandes.com
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