Sign of the times

In this age of self-expression, jewellery designs celebrate individuality and versatility. From unconventional cuts and striking gems to multifunctional designs, the focus is on bold aesthetics that offer endless possibilities to showcase personality and style.

Soothing Lotus suite with a mix of fancy colour rough diamonds and polished white diamonds by De Beers Jewellers

Regal ring with marquise diamonds in 18-karat rose gold by Anty

Necklace with Colombian emeralds set against diamonds by AVYK Diamonds Co Ltd

Gold necklaces and bracelets with coloured gemstones from the Tubogas Collection of Bulgari

Jardin-Majorelle earrings in gold with chrome turquoise and diamonds by goldsmith and designer Brigitte Adolph who showcased the pieces at Vicenzaoro September 2024

Fruity Juicy bracelet and sautoir with chrysoprase, onyx and diamonds in yellow and white gold from the Tuttitutti line of Cartier’s Libre Collection

Solitaire spinel rings that can be worn individually or stacked by Gübelin

Reversible earrings and bracelets with diamonds and mother of pearl by Picchiotti

Soothing Lotus earrings by De Beers Jewellers

Reversible Signet ring in 18-karat recycled gold by Chantel Shafie Jewellery

Opal ring with baguette diamonds in platinum by Levy’s Fine Jewelry

This article first appeared in the JNA January/February 2025 issue.

Fancy brilliance
Fancy shapes and cuts are enlivening jewellery creations as designers, brands and manufacturers alike experiment with asymmetry to create more modern, sculptural styles. From classic marquise and baguette cuts to unconventional kite, hexagonal and freeform shapes, these gems sate consumers’ appetite for personalised and distinctive selections.

Power of colour
Coloured gemstones are injecting their vivacity into jewellery, with the “Big Three” – ruby, emerald and sapphire – increasingly sharing the spotlight with equally beauteous gems. Onyx, malachite, turquoise, chrysoprase and lapis lazuli are among the rising stars in high jewellery collections from esteemed houses.

Transformative appeal
Multifunctionality has become a design staple. From necklaces with detachable elements that can be reconfigured as pendants, brooches or earrings to reversible, expandable pieces and perennially popular stackable units, transformable jewellery provides flexibility, value and convenience, offering practical yet luxurious approaches for modern lifestyles.

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