Color Me Happy: The Coolest Jewels for Summer

All the shades of California are captured in the latest designs from the world’s jewelry houses

Photography by JOYCE KIM
Fashion Direction by REBECCA RUSSELL
Styling by SAMANTHA MARGHERITA

 

As we finally start to transition out of our neutral palettes of winter sweats and look towards brighter, longer days with a touch of safe socializing, outfit and accessory planning will become required once again. Take some inspiration from some of the world’s finest jewelry houses who know how best to serve you this season with a selection of the most vibrant summertime jewels. This delectable menu of statement sparkle and one-of-a-kind finds will get you hungry for a pick ’n’ mix of colors — of both stones and metals. From Buccellati sapphires to Piaget carnelian beads, full-bodied and zesty pieces will get you geared up for your luxury luncheons this summer.

 

CARTIER Panthère de Cartier emerald, onyx and diamond ring, $81,500.

 

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: BUCCELLATI gold and chalcedony earrings, $5,400. VRAM Echo pink sapphires ring, $22,400. BULGARI High Jewelry emerald and diamond necklace, price upon request. IRENE NEUWIRTH pink tourmaline necklace, price upon request.

 

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Pompon Gaia sapphire, emerald, lapis lazuli, amazonite, pearl, white mother-of-pearl and diamond necklace-timepiece, price upon request.

 

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: BUCCELLATI diamond and ruby ring, $23,000. BULGARI Serpenti Viper carnelian and diamond ring, $5,150. VRAM DiaChrona triple-band purple sapphire ring, price upon request. IRENE NEUWIRTH single emerald and diamond earring, $7,410.

 

FROM LEFT: PIAGET Possession carnelian and diamond earrings, $5,250. BUCCELLATI diamond and sapphire ring, $46,500.

 

BUCCELLATI diamond and emerald cabochon ring, $20,000.

 

Location: INNER GARDENS, Culver City; innergardens.com.

 

Feature Image, clockwise from center: BULGARI High Jewelry emerald and diamond necklace, price upon request. CARTIER Panthère de Cartier emerald, onyx and diamond ring, $81,500. HOORSENBUHS Model VII sunglasses in Tokyo Tortoise, $895. BUCCELLATI diamond and emerald cabochon ring, $20,000. CARTIER Cactus de Cartier chrysoprase, lapis lazuli and diamond necklace, $87,000. BULGARI High Jewelry emerald and diamond earrings, price upon request.

 

This story originally appeared in the Summer 2021 issue of C Magazine.

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