Sparkling Citrine Rings

Whether you’ve already embraced sunny hues or want to carefully dip a toe into the world of color, you will love the versatility of boldly colored jewelry. It’s the perfect compliment to an outfit already packed with color, and it also gives neutral dressers an easy way to add a pretty pop to their ensemble. But what color to choose? This spring, our vote goes to yellow.

By now it’s no secret that bright, bold hues are dominating the Spring and Summer fashion scene. And the most shining star in this year’s knockout colors is a bold, cheery shade of yellow. Yellow is the perfect color to dress yourself in this season thanks to its happy connotations and range of hues that flatter any skin tone.

If our bubbling enthusiasm for the virtues of yellow haven’t convinced you, consider that the beautiful citrine gemstone mimics the season-defining color. Citrine is a lovely yellow stone that ranges in shade from pale yellow to rich ochre, and is also the November birthstone. The boldly colored gemstone makes a stunning center stone for rings, which is precisely how we plan to flaunt our yellow through Fall. Check out some of our favorite picks for the perfect citrine ring:

Vintage Style White Gold and Citrine Ring

For diehard romantics who appreciate vintage elegance, the white gold and citrine ‘Enchanted’ ring is just right. The citrine center stone is dainty enough that it doesn’t overwhelm the vintage style filigree ring design.

2.75 Carat Citrine and Diamond Cocktail Ring

If you’re looking for a gorgeous cocktail ring in this summer’s hottest hue, look no further. The whopping 2.75 carat citrine gemstone (shown at top) is surrounded by a demure halo of sparkling diamonds that also encircle the white gold band. This cocktail ring is guaranteed to add a little drama to your wardrobe, and is special enough to pass down as an heirloom piece.

White Gold Citrine and Diamond Dazzle Heart Ring

Women with a love of all things girly and sweet will gravitate towards this saccharine citrine ring. A heart-shaped center gemstone is surrounded by a halo of diamonds and set in 14K solid white gold for dazzling effect.

What a Gem: Bejeweled Vintage Rings for Spring

Get bejeweled this Spring with some of the season’s boldest hues. Emerald, cobalt, sky blue and ruby are the perfect cheery brights to usher in the warmer weather. What’s more, they look beautiful paired with bright mix and match separates, like a turquoise top with a patterned mustard yellow cardigan.

Boldly colored gemstones make such a stylish statement, but the right designs make them timeless as well. Enter the beauty of the vintage style gemstone ring: classic and elegant by design, with a pop of modern color to make it truly unique. We just love the delicate look of vintage rings, and are playing favorites with these beauties below:

Vintage Floral Garnet & White Gold Ring

The deep, rich garnet hue is subtle enough to be worn year-round. Simply switch up your colorful Spring separates with jewel-toned fall sweaters without ever having to put aside this ruby hued ring. The intricate leaf and floral pattern is crafted onto solid 14k white gold band that’s non-rhodium plated to retain the natural look of vintage white gold.

Vintage Filigree Emerald & White Gold Ring

This handmade filigree ring is vintage with a twinge of mysticism. It has a very romantic-goth appeal that belongs to another time in history. The emerald stone is a great Spring color and would look lovely worn with girly sunflower yellow or lilac dresses.

Vintage Floral Aquamarine Ring

An eye-catching sky blue aquamarine pops against vintage style white gold swirls and flowers. Watery and romantic, the ring has a mutable quality that makes it incredibly versatile. With neutral tones or bright Spring colors, this ring will hold its own.

Vintage Blue Sapphire & White Gold Ring

Cobalt blue is a hugely popular color for Spring. Wearing the darling shade of the season in a vintage style ring is unexpected and striking, two reasons why the ‘enchanted’ blue sapphire ring is so special. Though it’s a hot hue, sapphire is such a classic gemstone choice that this ring will never look dated or overly trendy.

Spring Jewelry Trends

As the frost melts and the chill in the winter air mellows, Spring begins to peek its head tentatively around the corner. Though we may still be bundling up in dark turtlenecks and thick jackets, in less than a month Spring will officially arrive with an influx of dainty dresses, bright cardigans and open toe shoes.

You might be ready to welcome the lighter, brighter clothing, but is your jewelry box ready? Here are our top picks for jewelry to compliment Spring 2009 fashions:

Dainty, Delicate Jewelry

Feminine styles, colors and cuts are again a huge priority in many designer’s spring collections. Ruffled blouses, rose-covered necklines and bow embellishments make a ladylike statement that looks lovely – but makes accessorizing a pain; especially since many jewelry trends are so loud and bold.

Our Advice:

Avoid overpowering a delicate ladylike style with a big necklace or dangle earrings. Instead, embrace the subtle elegance of the 40s and 50s by choosing quiet, understated jewelry for your outfit. A bold cobalt ruffled top would look stunning accented with emerald cut smoky quartz stud earrings and a delicate ring, like our blue and white diamond flower ring set in white gold.

Bold Gold Bracelets & Necklaces

Along with the feminine, flowing fashions are the clean, geometric looks. Color-block shift dresses and simple patio dresses require completely different accessories than the ladylike trend. Instead of dainty ladylike jewels, simple geometric looks call for big, bold gold jewelry pieces.

Our Advice:

The hottest bold jewelry for Spring 2009 are bold yellow gold necklaces and bracelets. On-trend bracelet options include a thick gold mesh bracelet or a substantial, statement-making gold bangle (see top). Yellow gold compliments bright spring colors beautifully, especially blues and purples, and big statement pieces like our Byzantine necklace and Polished & Textured Circle Necklace will look hot throughout the summer and into Fall.

Regardless of the season’s latest trends, jewelry is a personal style statement – if the above pieces don’t speak to you, check out our other beautiful gemstone earrings and yellow gold jewelry for something that suits your taste.

Cocktail Rings

Of all the jewelry trends, oversized cocktail rings are the most versatile and classic. Cocktail rings look just as dazzling paired with nice jeans and a shirt as they do with a formal  gown. Even better, it’s a look anyone can pull it off – women from sixteen to sixty can slip on a cocktail ring and look completely age-appropriate and chic. With spring fashions just around the corner, some of the season’s most popular hues are showing up in the center stone of cocktail rings. Muted greens and blues evoke the spirit of Monet’s water lilies as fashion takes its cue from art. This trend was first spotted last spring, but will continue strongly for 2009. Whether you are looking for a fashion-forward ring to match your spring wardrobe or want a statement piece of jewelry that will last forever, we suggest checking out the three gorgeous rings below:

Sea-Foam Green Amethyst and Diamond Cocktail Ring

This ethereal looking stone is actually a green amethyst. The muted blue-green color gives the ring an otherworldly elegance; it looks like it belongs atop the finger of a fairy princess. This hue is also one of Spring 09’s hottest runway colors, and pops beautifully against a tan. The green amethyst cocktail ring is a must-have for vintage lovers and fashionistas alike.

London Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring

If the brilliant blue color of this ring wasn’t enough, the show-stopping center stone weighs in at a whopping 4.7 carats. The size and presence of this cocktail ring are ideal for making a style statement. A simple sheath dress or long gown needs one or two special accessories to make it stand out and complete the outfit; a task that this cocktail ring was made for. Peacock hues and patterns are another big trend for 2009, which is why this ring is a perfect pick to complement a green, purple or blue ensemble. The diamond halo setting around the stone is a subtle nod to antique estate jewelry from the early 20th century. It’s a piece that you can wear in fashion now and save to pass down for future generations to enjoy.

Emerald Cut Peridot and Diamond Ring

Our final pick for spring cocktail rings is this emerald cut peridot gemstone ring set in 14k white gold. The center stone is the color of new spring grass, and would look beautiful worn with the lavender, pink and peach hues in spring’s color palette. The unique color is different enough to set your look apart from everyone else without overdoing it. It takes a bold woman to choose a beautiful green cocktail ring, though the color is surprisingly versatile and easy to wear.

This stylish cocktail ring is also available as a blue topaz cocktail ring and pink topaz cocktail ring.