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Spring Awakening: Pastel-Hued Stones Are In Style
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New York--It’s not yet spring, but the saccharine hues associated with spring flowers and Easter eggs are making an appearance in fine jewelry.
Pastel-colored sapphires, light amethysts, aquamarine and blue topaz are the main light-colored gemstone varieties that have been popping up in designers’ showcases.
A cousin of the rainbow jewelry trend, pastel shades offer a more wearable and versatile take on color, which is an easier investment to make for consumers.

Designer Halleh Amiralai of namesake brand Halleh has long been a fan of saturated emeralds and deep blue sapphires but has branched out into lighter colors over the past several seasons.
“I tend to gravitate toward yellow gold because of its warm metal hue,” Amiralai explained. “To embellish the softness, I’ve added purple and pink sapphires to my designs, adding a gentle, easy color, which can be worn from day into evening. I believe this faint mix of color is flattering on all skin types.”
Several designers emphasized how pastel shades complement the wearer.
“Pastels bring out the parts of ourselves that are soft and welcoming,” said Deirdre Featherstone of Featherstone Fine Jewelry. “Everyone looks relaxed in pastels.”
Ilana Sarna Toledano, the mind behind fine jewelry line Ilana Ariel, stocks white diamond and colored gemstone versions of her most popular styles. Toledano has noticed that pastel-hued stones are resonating with her client base.
“I've recently been asked to customize some of my pieces with pale pink sapphires that I normally would make with a different color stone or just diamonds,” she said, “so I definitely see a demand for the softer hues.”

For the color-averse designer or customer, a light-colored stone can also be a good entrée into the gemstone market, both visually and financially.
Carmen Diaz Fine Jewelry’s namesake designer has primarily been a
“I wanted to start incorporating color gemstones into my designs and I’ve always been in love with sapphires because of their color richness,” said Diaz. “The soft lilac sapphire in my first colored gemstone ring reminds me of the colors of sunsets.”
Many designers cited the inherent romance in the color of pastel stones as a reason for incorporating them into their work.
“Each piece of wearable art I create is a symbol of splendor and romance that resonates with nature’s harmony and beauty,” said Ruta Reifen. “I highlight my coral-like textured gold work with pastel colored gemstones for a romantic feel.”
Toledano, who has taken inspiration from ancient cities in much of her work, cited the romance of these old, crumbling sites as contributing to her love of desaturated tones.
“My friends joke that the more decrepit a building is, the more I will like it,” she said. “Older buildings, doors and furniture tend to have faded and I think those more subdued colors are the kind I’ve always gravitated towards. The same can be true when working with color in my jewelry. I definitely like a pop of saturation, but generally speaking, I prefer pastels over brighter shades.”
Ultimately, light-colored hues seem to be imbued with joyful connotations that are easiest to sell during spring and summer.
“I love playing with pastel colored stones because they evoke such a happy feeling,” said Era Jewelry designer Rochelle Gordon. “I want people to feel that when they wear my jewelry.”
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