Eye Popping Engagement Rings!
Click through our slide show to see what’s trending. A special thanks to Platinum Guild International for sharing these images with us.
The most spectacular blue gemstone rings!
Love blue? Jewelry designers do too. This serene and comforting hue—and symbol of trust and loyalty—can be found in collections from new designers to old favorites, including David Yurman, John Hardy, and Lagos. The reason blue leads the jewelry color palette, says Doug Hucker, Chief Executive Officer of the American Gem Trade Association, is because “blue is people’s favorite color gemstone.” And we’re not just talking sapphires, there are many other sparkly blue stones to choose from—topaz, aquamarine, tanzanite, iolite, turquoise—to match most any budget. To find out what other gemstones are trending with consumers, click here […]
Slideshow: The prettiest Valentine jewelry
Ever since Valentine’s Day was declared an English holiday back in 1537, people have given gifts. Some of the earliest presents were candles. Greeting cards took off in 1913 when Hallmark produced its first Valentine. And of course, flowers and candy are long-time favorites. But nothing celebrates a lasting love more than a keepsake piece of fine jewelry. Here are four gifting trends we’re loving this Valentine’s day. And a special thanks to Amanda Gizzi, spokesperson for Jewelers of America, who shared some gift-giving advice and some of her favorite pieces with us.
Bridal slide show: New ways to say “I do”
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, even in this roller-coaster economy, the jewelers that will do well are ones with a strong bridal business. That’s why it’s important to keep up with the trends that can affect jewelry sales. One of the biggest: Millennials are looking for something different. So are many couples who have tied the knot before. So be sure to read our 2016 Bridal Trends Report by clicking here: http://www.davidperryandassoc.com/2016-engagement-ring-trends/
And check out some of the newest bridal styles in our slideshow. A special thanks to Platinum Guild International USA […]
Gem watch: Pretty pastels for spring
With Pantone’s color of the year—rose quartz and serenity blue—expected to dominate spring fashions, we predict that pretty pastel jewelry will be popular with consumers as well. Brands like Lagos and David Yurman carry lines with the pink and blue palette, and more are expected to follow.
Click through our slide show and take a look at some of the stunning pieces Jewelers of America and the Silver Promotion Service have shared with us.