Three things to consider before you rock the colourful gemstones trend
Tempted to liven up your jewellery box with a vibrant pop of colour? American Swiss shares tips to help you pick the perfect statement piece
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Thanks, in part, to the array of glamorous celebrities who’ve recently said “yes” to colourful diamonds in their engagement rings, gemstones in rainbow hues are a hot topic.
Always quick to rock a trend, American Swiss offers a dazzling selection of jewellery featuring fancy colour diamonds and other precious stones ranging from sky blue topaz to pink and green amethysts.
Tempted to liven up your jewellery box with a vibrant pop of colour? Here are three tips to pick the perfect statement piece:
Make it meaningful
All colourful precious gemstones are associated with particular properties, so choose a colour that speaks to your soul. For instance, green diamonds — such as the sparkler in Jennifer Lopez's engagement ring — are exceptionally rare and symbolise prosperity and a fresh start. Pink amethysts are said to provide protection from negative energies and promote a sense of calm, while blue topaz are associated with love, loyalty and friendship.
Enhance their allure
White diamonds are a surefire way to enhance the hue of any colourful gemstone; it’s also believed their proximity will amplify any of these gem's individual properties.
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Image: Supplied/American Swiss
To really amp up the glam factor, look out for rings that feature a vivid centre stone that's encircled or flanked by diamonds, has a "secret" diamond halo that whispers on the basket encompassing this stone, or diamonds glittering on the shoulders of the band.
Mix it up
The best thing about the colourful gemstone trend is that there are no rules. While dreamy blues and romantic pinks — as seen in American Swiss’s Precious Pink and Beautiful Blue collections — are trending colour palettes, you can also mix and match.
Visit the American Swiss website to browse the jeweller's exquisite new range of cocktail rings featuring a kaleidoscope of colourful gemstones hand-set in 9ct gold.
This article was paid for by American Swiss.