We’re all for the chic minimalism of jewellery in recent times. Whether dainty and delicate or bold and sculptural, fashion-led designs tended to eschew detail and colour, favouring simple gold, white gold, or silver forms instead.
Even in the fine jewellery realm, stones had understated dreamy hues, if at all.
That tide is turning however, so get ready for the era of green. Gems and semi-precious stones in nature’s favourite colour are hurtling back into the fashion headlines and into collections everywhere.
Representing nature and new beginnings, from emeralds and green sapphires to green tourmaline, peridot and jade, all hues of green are being set into modern fine and costume jewellery designs.
Sarah Hutchings is the founder of Orsini Fine Jewellery in Auckland’s Parnell shopping strip, a boutique and atelier that specialises in memorable and collectable pieces with elegance and flair.
She frequently travels the globe to attend prestigious jewellery fairs, as well as making lasting connections, enabling her to offer a renowned collection of Italian brands in particular, such as Al Coro, Chimento, Marco Bicego, Al Coro and Nanis Jewels.
In January she attended Vicenzaoro, the largest trade show in Europe for the gold and jewellery industry, and noted the emergence of green elements there.
“Malachite green is a very big trend in Europe at the moment,” she says.
To embrace this moment, pick a piece that fits with your personal style.
Our favourite jewellery with green stones
Marco Bicego bracelet
Tiffany & Co. necklace
Meadowlark ring
Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet
Partridge Ring
Pomellato earrings
Dior bracelet
Ole Lynggaard earrings
Zoe & Morgan ring
