When it comes to jewelry, colored gemstones are a must-have. Colored gemstones have always been the key element of high-jewelry, often embellished with diamonds in hues of white and fancy colors. Color plays a key part in experimenting with styles and creative designs for necklaces, bracelets, rings, cuffs, earrings, palm bracelets, hair accessories, brooches, tiaras and even watches.

Diamonds are forever, but look a lot more appealing when combined with colored stones that pack a punch. Also, big colored stones like Zambian, Colombian emeralds, Burmese rubies, Kashmir, Colombian and Burmese sapphires, rare tanzanites are the benchmark of beauty and a staple of jewelry design. When accentuated with diamonds, these stones hold a strong appeal among jewelry aficionados.

Bulgari is one among the popular brands that has always used colored gemstones in its key designs. Others such as Boucheron, Chopard, Cartier, Dior Joaillerie, de Grisogono, David Morris, Chaumet, Garrard, Boghossian, Fabergé, Graff, Gismondi, Piaget, VanCleef and Arpels, Moussaieff, have continually used the most remarkable gems to craft irresistible jewels over the years.

There is a growing demand for exotic stones and reflect individual tastes with stylish, ornate, elegant, intricate and dramatic designs using colourful precious stones offering more variety, while also adding a liberal dash of brightness when paired with outfits. Festive occasions and events warrant a pop of colour in terms of jewelry and what better way to jazz up the day with a spectacular cuff bracelet, necklace, earrings or even a brooch.

Now that you’ve viewed our edit of colored gemstone jewelry, we know what you’ll be wishing for this holiday season.

Smitha Sadanandan