The Different Shades of Blue in High Fashion Jewelry

Everybody wants a touch of blue in their jewelry items now which has led the blue sapphire to become the most sought after gemstone this month second only to blue diamonds. With jewelers delving deep into the blue ocean to fetch exclusive pearls of inspiration, blue sapphires are gaining edge over other colored gemstones. Recently, a Kashmir blue sapphire set a new world record of being the most expensive cushion-cut sapphire with a price tag of $7.3million. The 35.09 carat blue sapphire is mounted on a ring has now become the most expensive blue sapphire to be ever sold at an auction.

Well, the blue parade doesn’t end there. The Couture Show in Las Vegas showed its tribute to the ocean’s color by showcasing several pieces which either evoked the icy cool blue or the warm clear blue. From blue sapphire to tanzanite and from iolite to turquoise blue seems to be everywhere. Some jewelers being inspired from the Pacific Ocean have captured the color combination in their immortal pieces with sapphires, tanzanite, emeralds, tourmalines and opals whereas others play with symmetrical patterns on earrings with sapphire and kyanite cabochons.

If you really want intense blue, then the heart shaped pendant with eyes on you designed with amethyst and iolite on blue enamel is just for you. The charming owl ring is a statement piece crafted from blue-green tourmaline to capture the ocean’s hue along with blue sapphire, emerald and Royal Blue Moonstone. The blue parade doesn’t seem to end here. Not just pendants and earrings, the bangles also have their share of blue in the form of mismatched tanzanite which grab attention quite seamlessly. Their mismatched quality provides a rare opportunity to stack them to have a stunning velvety blue effect. The turquoise drops reflect the warm see of the Mediterranean which is also like a cool breeze in the scorching summer. These light web earrings are perfect for any summer ensemble.  

It’s not just the warm and cool hues of the mood changing sea that has been captured in the blue items, but also the brightness and confidence of blue. A bright neon Paraiba tourmaline cocktail ring is just that one thing which adds glamour to your look and brightens up your personality. The tourmaline set amidst diamonds on 24 carat gold ring looks inviting and reminds one of the aqua waters of Brazil and also blinds one with its brightness. 

Blue Sapphire- The Most Popular Colored Gemstone Currently

Blue is the color of the season and the new brand of jewelry designers are creating magic with this colored gemstones. The blue sapphire has been declared as the stone of the month and new generation jewelry designers are incorporating this fascinating stone into unique and fusion jewelry items for their clients. Among the jewelry collection the blue engagement rings are the ones that have left the brides to be sleepless. In fact, not just would be brides but also brides and celebs of long time like Penelope Cruz and Victoria Beckham have made various appearances with blue sapphire rings making style statement.  

Earlier blue sapphire gemstones used to be a part of the ‘big three’ colored gemstones along with emeralds and rubies. However, currently blue sapphire exists on its own enhancing the beauty of several unique engagement rings and fulfilling the dream of so many women. The new breed of jewelry designers are working on designs which are unconventional and nontraditional. The popularity of blue sapphire depends on certain factors. For one, the market has now become open to colored gemstones. People are opting for colored gemstone rings nowadays to look different and unique on the most special day of their lives.

The blue sapphire has also become popular because the color blue signifies deep bonding and sapphire signifies love, commitment and truth; everything that a long lasting relationship demands. So, that just makes blue sapphire perfect choice for the beginning of a long term relationship. Of course, blue sapphire was given its due or probably taken to another level in terms of fashion when Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge sported it on her fingers. It is a huge blue rock mounted on a lovely and classic ring which was once worn by Princess Diana. This blue sapphire ring is the most famous engagement ring in the world and it is also considered to be a trend setter.

It is actually after this event that the world really took notice of the charm of blue sapphire and brides all over the world wanted a piece of the blue rock. A blue sapphire set amidst white and yellow diamonds is a contemporary classic. Also another outstanding creation is a blue sapphire set on yellow gold band and with a generous smattering of white diamonds. It is elegant and cool at the same time. if you still want something more traditional, then go for the cabochon blue sapphire ring to complement your wedding dress.

Designs Defining Different Eras in Antique Jewelry

Buying antique jewelry items have become a trend. However, when you have information regarding the different eras and the influence they have had on the jewelry, it becomes easy for you to collect the items. The Gregorian era is signified by organic and floral motifs. Colorful gemstones, rose cut diamonds, silver fused yellow gold jewelry items are typical of the era. Bracelets, necklaces and detachable brooch and earrings happen to be the highlight of the period. Acrostic jewelry along with love poems or names engraved rings was also typical of the age which still now holds a great amount of popularity.

The sentimental motif in the form of love tokens reached its height during the Victorian age. Flowers, bows, hearts, lovers’ knot, serpents and moons were some of the dominant shapes during this era. Romanticism reached its peak during the first half of Victorian age and all the motifs indicated towards enduring love and long lasting relationships. Towards the second half of Victorian age, the motifs started changing with changing influences like industrial revolution and discovery of diamond mines in South Africa. Onyx and deep garnets became quite popular during this time on rings and lockets while the last half of the era witnessed a return to the light heartedness of romance and aesthetic.

Then came the Art Nouveau era marked with revolution against industrial set up. During this age jewelry designing became a tool for pure artistic expressions blended with rebellious use of precious and non-precious metals. Colorful gemstones were also used in abundance depicting nature inspired motifs like flowers, birds, trees and insects. The use of enameling was noticed during this time and with bold use of color and gemstones the sensuality of the female was also captured aesthetically. This period was followed by Edwardian era wherein platinum was introduced to the jewelry world. Millegrain and garland style of flower settings with diamonds, use of pearls in brooches and necklaces provided a lacy and airy feel to the jewelry collections.

The Art Deco era had a greater change in jewelry designing and was absolutely different from the others in terms of global influences and use of diamonds, platinum, lapis, jade, onyx, quartz, rubies and of course sapphires. The designs primarily were inspired by skyscrapers and pace. Art Deco designs are closest to the contemporary designs. During the Retro period which was a war torn period semi precious metals and stones like amethyst and citrine were all the rage on brooches while the mid 20^th century depicting the cocktail era went back to animal motifs in 3D and stylized designs. 

Graceful and Refined ballet Performances Inspire Exquisite Diamond Jewelry

If you love the fluidity of ballet and wish to have a lovely souvenir of a beautiful ballet performance you have seen last night, you can check out the latest fine jewelry collection which is inspired from the Royal Ballet performances. Each piece captures the fluidity and elegance of ballet dance. Diamonds in various colors, shapes and sizes have been used beautifully to capture the lightness and elegance of ballet dance. The purity in the movement of ballet, the fluidity in the stance and the formations the groups make inspire the jewelry designers to create fine pieces of diamond jewelry which is rare.

There is art and aesthetics in a ballet performance which is manifested through the formations the dancers make on stage and these formations have been captured in the jewelry pieces with their intrinsic beauty and artistic value adeptly by the designers. Having said that, the jewelry pieces are not sugar sweet but have an aesthetics influenced by the abstract shapes formed by the ballerinas on stage during their performance. The jewelries capture the intertwining bodies, stretched limbs and strength to bring out the muscular tension and provide an impression of elongation. The grace of ballet performance is captured in the jewelry items.

Since the dance is also about perfect balance in a moment, the jewelry items will celebrate it through the design of the exquisite pieces. This has been beautifully depicted through a necklace with a single line of marquise cut diamonds rhythmically embraced in each other’s presence and gliding down into a pointed knife-edge crescendo. Muscular tension has been wonderfully brought out by 4 diamonds set point to point opposite each other forming golden arches, while the graceful pirouettes of a ballerina in embraced slender arms position have been captured in kite-shaped diamonds.

Diamonds were the best choice to convey the balance, purity and power of a perfectly synchronized duet ballet performance. The polished and sophisticated aspect of ballet performance is brought out exquisitely by polished diamonds- a stone whose beauty and brilliance is unparalleled. Apart from the elongated marquise and the unusual kit-shaped diamond, the scintillating Ashoka cut diamonds have also been used in certain pieces which excel in their beauty and finesse. These diamond jewelries narrate a story in a flawlessly choreographed manner like a ballet performance does which leaves a mark in our hearts forever.

Diamond and ballet depict the power of partnership in a moment of perfection.