Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2022 Runway to Reality: Gilded Florals
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Stop and wear the flowers
Floral prints and motifs aren’t reserved for the spring runways of Carolina Herrera and Markarian. Jewelry designers have proven that with more than a fair share of blooming jewels already available for fall. Their focus on gold and plated gold set with diamonds, crystals, or pearls are versatile materials you can wear now, in the future, forever. I hear the holidays calling...
Paloma
Loren Hope’s eponymous Newport, Rhode Island-based brand is where vintage meets modern heirloom design. Her bestsellers often come in multicolor forms, but these romantic floral drops made with an antique gold finish stand on their own.
18k antiqued gold finish and glass pearls “Paloma” earrings, $298 at Loren Hope
*This item is sold out.
Golden Daisy
Designer Christopher Thompson Royds MA in various jewelry-making skills from the Royal College of Art in London has resulted in an impressive collection of nature-inspired jewelry. Many pieces are so realistic-looking, you would think they’re actual flowers dipped in gold, just like this throwback daisy linked necklace.
Christopher Thompson Royds 18k gold with diamonds “Golden Daisy” chain necklace, $11,600 at Sienna Patti
Wreath
Once Upon a Diamond is a fourth-generation jewelry store in Shreveport, Louisiana, with a knack for finding extraordinary vintage and estate pieces. Their knowledge shines through each showstopper they choose and empowers customers to add a bit of history to their personal collections.
Vintage Italian 18k yellow gold and diamonds mounted in 18k white gold settings “Wreath” brooch, $5,495 at Once Upon a Diamond
Diamond Drop
Adina Reyter’s namesake brand focuses on thoughtfully designed fine jewelry meant to be worn every day. From her design-your-own Bead Party necklaces and hoop earrings to these gorgeous flower drop earrings, their styles go from t-shirt to statement dress with aplomb.
Adina Reyter 14k gold and diamond drop earrings, $7,500 at Moda Operandi
Wildflower Blossom
Since its inception, the house of Oscar de la Renta has created elegant, ladylike looks donned by celebrities and fashionistas. Flowers are a constant for them, and this season is no exception with pieces that make a glamorous statement, like this floral collage necklace.
Oscar de la Renta 24k gold plated, glass, resin, crystal, and faux pearl “Mixed Wildflower” necklace, $990 at Nordstrom
Petal
Jewelry lovers rejoice: Brent Neale just launched a new collection called Petal that’s sure to have you clamoring for a piece (or two). It includes flower rings and single petal earrings set with hand-picked stones that mimic an English garden.
18k yellow gold with diamonds Large “Petal” flower earrings, $68,000 coming soon to Brent Neale
Petali
Marco Bicego is probably best known for the beautiful gold jewelry in his Petali collection of signature 18k gold bouquet pieces with realistic blossoms. Go on, create a golden bouquet on your body.
Marco Bicego 18k yellow gold and diamond “Petali” collection ring, $3,190 at Walters and Hogsett
*This item is sold out.
Carlie Hoop
Jennifer Behr is best known for her ethereal hair accessories loved by celebrity and everyday brides alike. But her jewelry shouldn’t be overlooked with its complementing aesthetic, like these festive crystal danglers just waiting for a fun night out.
Gold-tone plated brass and crystal “Carlie” hoop earrings, $250 at Jennifer Behr
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