Current Jewelry Trends: Holiday 2019 Edition

TrendsSep 26, 2019

Current Jewelry Trends: Holiday 2019 Edition

Enamel, collarbone dusters and heart motifs are sure bets for jewelers beyond the fine jewelry basics this holiday season.

Ashley Davis Ashley.Davis@nationaljeweler.com

Michelle Fantaci’s heart charm in 14-karat yellow gold, enamel and diamonds ($4,860) encapsulates two major trends in fine jewelry: enamel and hearts. It’s pictured with the designer’s ball and chain charm in 14-karat yellow gold with diamonds ($6,225) on a 14-karat yellow gold chain.

New York—Stocking up for the busiest time of the year—the winter holidays—retail jewelers have their tried-and-true fine jewelry staples ready to go: the diamond studs, the simple pendant, the stacking rings.

But where to direct design-conscious consumers buying something for themselves, or the gift-giving spouse who has exhausted the jewelry staples over the years?

National Jeweler has rounded up three trends that are fashion-forward and trending but totally timeless.

Arman Sarkisyan locket in 22-karat gold and silver with diamonds and pink tourmaline ($11,960)

<p>Cadar 18-karat rose gold earrings ($4,890)</p> — Cadar 18-karat rose gold earrings ($4,890)

<p>Imperfect Grace 14-karat gold and ruby ring ($1,920)</p> — Imperfect Grace 14-karat gold and ruby ring ($1,920)

<p>Irene Neuwirth one-of-a-kind 18-karat yellow and white gold necklace with a 6.13-carat emerald and diamonds ($23,360)</p> — Irene Neuwirth one-of-a-kind 18-karat yellow and white gold necklace with a 6.13-carat emerald and diamonds ($23,360)

<p>Jemma Wynne 18-karat gold, pearl, diamond and rhodium heart pendant ($2,100)</p> — Jemma Wynne 18-karat gold, pearl, diamond and rhodium heart pendant ($2,100)

<p>Sylva & Cie 18-karat yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver ring with old European-cut diamonds ($27,000)</p> — Sylva & Cie 18-karat yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver ring with old European-cut diamonds ($27,000)

<p>Yeprem 18-karat white gold and diamond necklace ($33,000)</p> — Yeprem 18-karat white gold and diamond necklace ($33,000)

A heart motif is hardly new, but its latest iteration is different from hearts past in that it’s no longer sickly sweet but modern and cool.

Designers are applying their own signatures to the heart to make them uniquely and recognizably theirs.

Irene Neuwirth uses flat gold in a brushed finish to showcase exquisite gemstones, making each iteration one of a kind. Arman Sarkisyan, meanwhile, incorporates his signature hand-engraving and mix of 22-karat gold and oxidized sterling silver to craft heart-shaped lockets.

Yeprem’s take on hearts is totally true to the brand, rendered in a maximalist array of diamonds for a red-carpet worthy pendant, while emerging brand Imperfect Grace’s textured signet is a perfect everyday fine jewelry staple.

<p>Kim Mee Hye 18-karat white gold earring with pink tourmaline, ruby and diamonds ($8,237)</p> — Kim Mee Hye 18-karat white gold earring with pink tourmaline, ruby and diamonds ($8,237)

Lalaounis 18-karat gold and diamond earrings ($6,600)

<p>Lydia Courteille blue titanium earrings with sapphires, aquamarines and blue topaz (price available upon request)</p> — Lydia Courteille blue titanium earrings with sapphires, aquamarines and blue topaz (price available upon request)

<p>Mizuki Privé 18-karat white gold earrings with Japanese Akoya pearls and rose-cut diamonds ($19,900)</p> — Mizuki Privé 18-karat white gold earrings with Japanese Akoya pearls and rose-cut diamonds ($19,900)

<p>Pippa Small 18-karat gold and opal earrings ($2,300)</p> — Pippa Small 18-karat gold and opal earrings ($2,300)

A statement earring is a natural next step for the fine jewelry lover who already has her bases covered with studs and hoops.

Several designers have been embracing the collarbone duster—think shoulder dusters but even a little longer; the style is surprisingly wearable and flattering.

The styles currently available range from earthy to classic to bold. The former is best encapsulated in Pippa Small’s opal style, appealing to the gemstone or color lover. Mizuki’s pearl iteration or Lalaounis’ sleek gold drops are timeless and appropriate for all ages.

Kim Mee Hye’s evolving play of shapes, scale and finishes result in the statement earring ideal for the art lover and jewelry connoisseur while Lydia Courteille’s latest collector’s item, in blue titanium, is as head-turning as any fan would expect.

<p>Ariel Gordon 14-karat yellow gold and enamel pendant ($1,295)</p> — Ariel Gordon 14-karat yellow gold and enamel pendant ($1,295)

<p>Bleecker and Prince 14-karat gold, diamond and enamel pendant ($1,100)</p> — Bleecker and Prince 14-karat gold, diamond and enamel pendant ($1,100)

<p>Dezso by Sara Beltran 22-karat yellow gold and diamond ring with glass enamel ($26,000)</p> — Dezso by Sara Beltran 22-karat yellow gold and diamond ring with glass enamel ($26,000)

<p>Melissa Kaye 18-karat gold, enamel and diamond earrings ($3,960)</p> — Melissa Kaye 18-karat gold, enamel and diamond earrings ($3,960)

<p>Selim Mouzannar’s 18-karat pink gold collar with diamonds and burgundy and light-blue enamel ($52,250)</p> — Selim Mouzannar’s 18-karat pink gold collar with diamonds and burgundy and light-blue enamel ($52,250)

<p>Andrea Fohrman 18-karat gold, enamel and diamond pendant ($5,600)</p> — Andrea Fohrman 18-karat gold, enamel and diamond pendant ($5,600)

The resurgence of enamel in the last five years has exhibited considerable staying power, showing a demand from consumers. More contemporary designers are jumping on the bandwagon, livening up their best-selling styles in new colors or coming up with new ranges devoted to the material altogether.

This is a great trend in which to invest in some classic styles, like Melissa Kaye’s sophisticated hoop earrings or an easy-to-wear Bleecker and Prince enamel pendant from

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the line’s new enamel and inlay collection.

Or invest in a truly special enamel work of art, like Dezso by Sara Beltran’s glass enamel and diamond ring or Selim Mouzannar’s spectacular enamel collar.

Ashley Davisis the senior editor, fashion at National Jeweler, covering all things related to design, style and trends.

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