How
to Choose a Gemstone
It's fun to research and choose the gemstone that reflects
your spirit and passion. Choose a one of kind piece in
the our collection that speaks the language of your
heart.
Gemstone Trends
Key trends include the move toward highly ornamental and
flamboyant design elements, as well as the yearning for
jewelry "with a soul". Savvy clients across cultures
and around the globe are tired of mass produced "soul-less" products
and have an increasing desire for one-of-a-kind, highly
individual creations. This is indeed good news for the
colored gemstone industry and jewelry designers who provide
offerings of uniqueness and flair.
Color/Color/Color
The magnificent colors of the gemstones allow for great
creativity with magical effect. The use of color is becoming
more refined, with an emphasis on variety. Subtle color
grading and unusual gemstone combinations are increasingly
important. Opulent and intense colors are used in the upper
end of the market to create strong and distinctive looks.
Effects
There is a distinct trend towards materials with effects,
like opalescent, iridescent, and lustrous pearls. My new
pieces incorporate these effects to enhance the natural
beauty and color of the stones to create stunning and soulful
piece of jewelry. The effect creates and even more stunning
affect on the wearer and the viewer. The natural beauty
of opalescent, iridescent and silky effects will be increasingly
important. Color is one element of the appearance of a
gemstone, the effect it has, is just as vital.
Cuts
The highly luminous cuts of recent times are here to stay.
They should be applied not only on transparent materials,
like quartz, but also on translucent and even opaque materials.
Classical shapes coexist with slightly elongated shape
and therefore very contemporary looking shapes, creating
a very contemporary look. For paves it is imaginable to
combine translucent and transparent as well as fine color
grading together. Besides highly luminous facets the cabochon
makes a comeback in high-quality and strong colors.
