Designing for Upcoming season

Planning Ahead: Handmade Jewelry Inspired by the Seasons :

In the handmade jewelry world, we’re often designing collections inspired by upcoming seasons and holidays months in advance. This forward-looking mindset gets our creative juices flowing around color palettes, motifs, and styling appropriate for what’s on the horizon.

As we look ahead to Spring, fresh and lively jewel tones like emerald green, sunny yellow, and watery aqua come to mind for our color palette. Floral shapes, nature motifs and flowy asymmetrical lines capture the season’s imaginative spirit. Airy metals like bronze, silver, and gold plating complement the mood.

Summer calls for fiery stones and metals like ruby, citrine, and rose gold. Nautical themes like shells, sea glass and anchor shapes feel apt. Deep blue hues and bursts of coral capture the season’s vibrant energy. We’ll play with contrasts of hand-hammered and polished textures.

Autumn’s rustic mood comes through in gemstones like amber, smoky quartz, and garnet. Warm metallics like antiqued brass and copper pair perfectly. Fall foliage shapes and patterns will be a signature. Mixing metal textures and custom patinas adds depth.

Winter sparkle inspires icy diamonds, pearls, and opaque stones against black rhodium plating. Glittering crystal accents add festive flair. Snowflake and star motifs compliment the seasonal shimmer. We’ll incorporate soft felt and velvet for cozy luxe contrast.