Muted Pastel Pearls

Muted, ethereal pastel colors are one of the most popular color trends for this coming year.  The muted colors range from neutrals like light gray and champagne to a pastel palette of lavenders, peaches and light pinks.  The effect is very soft and feminine, and pairs well with a wide range of other colors.

One of our favorite ways to wear this new, trendy color palette is to integrate the pretty soft pastels into your jewelry box. Amethyst (and green amethyst), pale citrine, aquamarine and morganite are the best gemstones that embody the muted color palette, although we also love the idea of pastel freshwater pearls.

Freshwater pearls are not only affordable, they also come in a range of pastels. Lavender, baby pink, champagne and peach are the best freshwater pearl colors to rock the muted pastel trend.  Though pearls might not be the first gem that comes to mind when thinking of a fashion-forward jewelry look, freshwater pearls are a bit hipper and trendier than their more expensive counterparts. Not only because they can be used generously to create interesting looks (thanks to their lower price), but also because they come in more fashion-forward hues.

Two Ways To Wear The Trend

One of our favorite ways to wear the lavender and pink freshwater pearl jewelry is to layer long different colored necklaces on top of each other. The colorful layers create a pretty gradient of pastels, and look super stylish paired with a simple black or gray cocktail dress.

Another look we love is a pearl necklace that mixes South Sea pearls with freshwater pearls for a stunning single strand. Since the necklace encompasses so many different colors, it can be worn with virtually anything, year round. Although it certainly embodies the muted pastel trend, the darker pearls interwoven with the pastel give is to much versatility that it transcends one season’s trend. Plus, multicolor pearl necklaces are just so chic that it’s hard not to fall in love with the look.

Cushion Cut Smoky Topaz and Diamond Ring

At Apples of Gold, we’re absolute suckers for a beautiful piece of jewelry. But when you pair something beautiful with a unique design and gemstone, and it becomes simply irresistible.  It is with these high standards that we introduce our lovely new cushion-cut smoky topaz and diamond ring.

How do we love this ring? Let us count the ways…

1.  The gorgeous cushion-cut shape of the stone. A cushion-cut gemstone is a brilliant work of carefully cut edges that sparkles and pops in the light. The shape is also undeniably modern, yet still hints at a traditional sensibility. In our opinion, it’s pretty much perfect.

2.  The Smoky Topaz center stone. Smoky topaz is one of those gemstones that slips under the radar or the mainstream. The infrequent use of smoky topaz used as a center stone makes this ring not only stunning, but truly unique.

3. The WHOPPING 3.52 carat center stone. When a girl buys a cocktail ring, she wants a piece of jewelry that will make a statement. Small sized gemstones simply do not work with a statement piece, which is why we love the credibility of the 3.5 carat smoky topaz center stone.

4. The nearly .5 carat of diamonds. Diamonds really are a girl’s best friend. Say hello to your newest gal pals (all sixteen of them) with nearly half a carat of diamonds that surround the massive center stone. The diamond halo gives the ring a lovely brilliance that only diamonds can.

5. The detailed side view of the ring. While most jewelers put a lot of thought into the how a ring looks from above, we l-o-v-e that this beauty is a 360 degree stunner. When viewed from the side, the ring reveals delicate white gold metal work that sets it apart from most other cocktail rings. The craftsmanship and time that went into the smoky topaz and diamond ring is just the icing on top of an already darling design.