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Amanda’s Style File: That’s the Point
Marquise, pear, trillion and shield shapes are hot in today’s jewelry designs.
Marquise, pear, trillion and shield shapes are hot. Love them or hate them, you should be embracing these alternative shapes; with round, cushion and ovals unequivocally dominating in classic jewelry and engagement rings, there’s a growing subset of women who want something edgy and unique.
Each cut and shape brings its own distinct energy.
Marquise shapes can make a smaller stone look larger, the finger look longer and when turned horizontally they look ultra-modern. Trillions make classic side stones but are even better as standalone stones in rings, earrings and pendants. Lastly, shield shapes instantly make the wearer feel superhero vibes.
Here are a few of Amanda’s Style File selects of jewels with edgy shapes (literally), either in stone selection or metalwork.
Abby Sparks Jewelry “Erica” engagement ring with split double band, marquise-cut diamond and tapered baguettes set in 14-karat yellow gold ($15,600)
Alina Abegg “Alien” ring in 18-karat white gold with rose quartz and peridot (approximately $6,424 per current exchange rates)
Dana Bronfman “Side Eye” earring extenders in 18-karat yellow and rose gold with white and black diamonds ($850)
Dilamani marquise-shape “Art Deco” ring with diamonds set in 14-karat white gold ($2,250)
Eva Fehren “The Trillion Drop Earrings” in 18-karat rose gold with inverted white diamond trillions ($12,550)
GiGi Ferranti “Regalo” pendant in 14-karat yellow gold with marquise pink and green tourmalines and diamonds ($3,000)
Julez Bryant 14-karat rose gold triangle pendant with a trillion diamond on adjustable diamond-cut ball chain ($1,536)
Julie Lamb 18-karat yellow gold “Lois” lariat with citrine and diamond ($1,695)
K. Mita “Marquesa” ring in 18-karat rose gold with marquise-shape brown diamond ($2,685)
Paige Novick 18-karat yellow gold bangle with marquise garnet ($2,670)
Sorellina “Pietra” stud earring in 18-karat yellow gold, rock crystal and black onyx with tsavorite pave ($220)
Takat 6.23-carat fancy yellow marquise diamond ring with white diamonds set in 18-karat yellow and white gold ($350,000)
Todd Reed one-of-a-kind necklace with rough aquamarine, white brilliant-cut diamonds and princess-cut diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold (price available upon request)
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