Historical Roots

A world-renowned figure in the industry for forecasting jewellery trends, Paola De Luca now closely associated with the Fiera di Vicenza’s Trend Vision Jewellery + Forecasting cell, released a book titled ‘Trend Book Forecast 2014+’. It took 18 months of intensive research to study, observe and pick ideas from social, cultural, political and environmental occurrences that generate changes in consumer behaviour. The book touches upon mega-trends that will influence contemporary jewellery design, production and retail distribution.

Here’s a look into the crystal ball of design trends for 2013-14:

The coming years will see a renewed passion for history and spirituality with rings once again topped with seals, cameos and personalised monograms. Religious imagery will be bigger than ever. Used in the earliest civilisations – from ancient Mesopotamia to Greece and Rome – seals were used to mark or label goods. A crude form of branding at the start, intricate crests were soon created to represent royalty and towns and imbue those within a group with a feeling of camaraderie.

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"Alchemy in the UK' signet ringby stephen webster

'london cAlling'rosAry beAds by stephen webster

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Nature IllusionDeceptively organic, this group is a collection of dreamlike sea oddities, woodland creatures and fantasised flora. A sense of reality grounds the imagery, but the beguiling bits are in the details – from unexpected scale to hyper-realistic colours. It is a blend of Art Nouveau forms and surrealist themes. Colour abounds in technical pave and also semiprecious carved gemstones.

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Silhouettes: Cameo-style rings, rosary-inspired necklaces, crucifixes, lockets, bib necklaces.Aesthetic: Old world versus new style, humour versus reverence.Materials: Carved material, pearls, resin, enamel, paint.Colours: Black, metallic, red, nude.

'rebel at heart'by thomas sabo

'sea tzar' brooch by faberge

flowers by shawish

Silhouettes: Brooches, dramatic earrings, cuff bracelets, three-dimensional jewelleryAesthetic: Reality versus imagination, nature imagery.Materials: Bone, amber, enamel, faceted gems, sapphires.Colours: Saturated colours (greens, blues, reds, pinks, yellows) with black accents, ombre effect.

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Even though the world is looking ahead into the future, consumers are craving the soft touch of fabric or the homespun weave of a craftsman. Something of a security blanket for a tough social and economic climate, these jewels, with their handmade aesthetic and tapestry-like texture, give us the warmth that we are looking for. Fringe is repurposed for the modern-day hippie, harkening back to the youthful counterculture that brings out the rebel in us. Movement and flexibility allow each piece to be worn comfortably, letting the jewels become a part of our everyday lives.

Silhouettes: Breastplate necklaces, charms, dangling earrings, wide bracelets.Aesthetic: Tribal/Warrior accessories, Flexible, Mix and Match.Materials: Mesh, feathers, semiprecious gems (turquoise, opal), metallic wire, including gemstones (quartz, tourmaline), rough gems.Colours: Earth tones, de-saturated hues, gold.

Myths and legends take centre stage. From slithering snakes to fire-breathing dragons, from Imperial-inspired jade to dramatic tassels, each piece evokes an intrinsic sense of storytelling.

Silhouettes: Ornate earrings, Drops and tassels, Double finger rings.Aesthetic: Brilliant pave versus matte carvings, dragons, evil eyes, snakes, starbursts.Materials: Carved gems, beads, diamond accents, jade.Colours: green, red, black, bone.

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dRagon Ring By RoBeRTo Coin

TapesTRy By ziio

BRaCeLeT By viCToR veLyan

FeaTHeR Ring By sHaWisH

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It is the return of the ’80s and apparently there’s a bit of the unbridled spirit of fun in all of us. This notion of the ’80s conjures up some clichés: neon colours, playful motifs that offer a sense of energy and excitement.

From one link to the next, or one strand to another, this group evokes the sense of movement without much effort. Basic knots and intertwined circles form twists and turns that lead us elegantly from one component to the next.

Silhouettes: Coil bracelets, multi-strand necklaces, drop pendants.Aesthetic: Metallic chain links, sinuous curves, organic versus industrial.Materials: Gold, silver, diamond and pearl accents.Colours: Metallics.

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Chromatic Energy

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L’Oeuf Ruban RibbOn egg by fabeRge

gem-set Rings by chimentO

fLORaL Ring by mvee (aspiRe)

Silhouettes: Statement necklaces, oversized cuffs, stacked bracelets, stacked rings.Aesthetic: Fashion-forward cuts, enamel versus pave, hard versus soft.Materials: Coloured gemstones, Swarovski crystals, fabric, oxidized silver.Colours: Neons (pink, yellow, orange, green), black.

DOubLe DiamOnD hOOps by fabeRge

meZaLLuna penDant by aL cORO

LinKeD eaRRings by LeteO & bLet