Nersel’s Designer Trendy Gold Jewelry

The strong trends we have tracked in the past few issues were in Vegas in force: rose cut diamonds and a surprising variety of rose cut sapphires, rubies, amethysts, citrines, iolites, and other gemstones were everywhere. Blackened metals including silver, gold, steel, and other materials added drama to many designs. Gold jewelry continues to feature textured finishes, from the hand-hammered looks so important last year to new hand-engraved and distressed surfaces. Warm tones, especially browns, are still very important and the use of rose gold is growing in diamond and colored gemstone jewelry. Hoops dominate the earring category. Bangles and cuffs are still important. Black and white continues on. Necklaces are still long, longer, longest, and pendants, especially circular medallions with cut-out designs, are the most important item. And many smaller trends expanded: agates are featured in many new designs, monograms add a personal touch to many collections, enamel adds color, and reliefs like coins, cameos, and intaglios continue to be very directional.