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Summer
Color Trends
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Summer is the time to ditch the dark wardrobe and add a splash of sunshine to your look. This
season, more and more women are incorporating that into their accessories; even brides are
welcoming a pop of color in their engagement rings.
As forecasted by Pantone, this summer's colors take a cue from nature with soft pastels, cool
bolds and earthy neutrals. Platinum bridal and fashion jewelry is on trend with the palette of-
fering colored stone accents and even center stones in these dreamy hues.
Blue
The whiteness of platinum pairs beautifully with this cool shade. Tourmaline, blue zircon
and light blue sapphires are popular picks for blue stones. Cate Blanchett's platinum,
turquoise and aquamarine necklace at the 2015 Academy Awards elevated the beachy blue
tones which weren't always associated with fi ne jewelry.
Yellow
On the contrary, muted shades of yellow can warm up the tone of a platinum ring. Whether
accents or center stage, yellow diamonds are having their moment in the spotlight.
Kelly Clarkson's and Carrie Underwoods's platinum and yellow diamond engagement rings
remain inspiration to many young brides looking for a hint of color.
Pink
Pastel pink sapphires and spinels emit a feminine glow and again offer the juxtaposition of
warmth against cool platinum. Pink is especially popular in platinum bridal as an accent to the
center diamond.
We know that the millennial consumer strives to stand out and express their individuality.
Colored gemstones carefully set in durable platinum are a great offering for this group who
seek something different.
Maria Canale
