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Cindy’s TrendTracker: Asymmetry
Choose jewels that are off-kilter, a little cockeyed and totally, charmingly asymmetrical.
PHOTO Karin Jacobson’s “Argyle” earrings in sterling silver with bezel-set pink tourmaline simulants, yellow topaz simulants, and square ruby simulants ($270) superkarin.com
PHOTO Karin Jacobson’s “Argyle” earrings in sterling silver with bezel-set pink tourmaline simulants, yellow topaz simulants, and square ruby simulants ($270) superkarin.com
PHOTO LX Collection’s “Entwine” rings are composed of two stacked rings made in 18-karat yellow and white gold with 0.11-carat and 0.33-carat diamonds ($1,460, not including two diamond centers). lx-antwerp.com
PHOTO Wing Yin Yau of WWake has created a delicately mismatched “Linear Chain” earring pair in 14-karat yellow gold with opals, diamonds, tanzanites, and emeralds ($1,461). wwake.com
PHOTO Stephen Dweck’s rock crystal and sterling silver open and close bangle features asymmetrically-cut stones that somehow balance each other out ($1,490). stephendweck.com
PHOTO Christina Debs doesn’t think your ears need to be balanced, but they do need to be cool in this diamond “Tattoo” ear cuff set in 18-karat white gold with brown diamonds (five needles, $2,040; single needle, $500). christinadebs.com
PHOTO Rona Fisher’s open cuff bracelet with cushion-cut lapis lazuli in blackened silver and 18-karat red and yellow gold ($2,215) ronafisher.com
PHOTO “Clover Three Wire” ring by Sarah Graham, in 18-karat yellow gold and oxidized cobalt chrome with white diamonds ($2,600) sarahgraham.com
PHOTO This asymmetrical “Wabi Sabi” necklace by Jennifer Dawes is made in 14-karat yellow gold with 10 total carats of tanzanite and 8 total carats of moonstone drops ($3,740). dawes-design.com
PHOTO These one-of-a-kind earrings from Elizabeth Garvin feature 21.05 carats of unusual amethyst crystals in a blackened silver setting with 18-karat gold square prongs. The elegant tapered huggies are set with white diamonds ($4,070). egfny.com
PHOTO Emily Armenta’s “Old World” oxidized silver and 18-karat yellow gold shield drop necklace is a little off-kilter with a blue sapphire, mother of pearl and quartz triplet and white diamonds ($4,490). armentacollection.com
PHOTO Stephanie Albertson’s handcrafted earrings in 22-karat gold with tanzanite and Ethiopian opal ($5,895) stephaniealbertson.com
PHOTO Lauren K’s one-of-a-kind “Iris” earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with natural aquamarines, boulder opals, green tourmalines and diamonds ($7,030) laurenk.com
PHOTO Todd Reed’s 18-karat yellow gold and sterling silver pendant shows off his delicate sense of asymmetry with a sprinkle of white brilliant-cut diamonds ($9,680). toddreed.com
PHOTO Elizabeth Buenaventura’s “The Different Facets of Love” engagement ring, in 18-karat gold with 1.43 carats of diamonds ($15,800) ebjewel.com
PHOTO Lydia Courteille’s “Scarlet Empress” earrings, made in 18-karat gold with red tourmalines and rubies, make the wearer forget all about symmetry and just love design (price upon request). lydiacourteille.com
There are just those days when you feel a little bit out of balance. In fashion, this is often a good thing because it can inspire you to go rogue and choose jewels that are off-kilter, a little cockeyed and totally, charmingly asymmetrical.
Designers love to play with balance and symmetry, and clients will appreciate the breath of fresh air that comes with mismatched earrings, free-form rings and unique necklaces. Here are 17 styles that will throw customers a delightful curveball.
Karin Jacobson’s “Argyle” earrings in sterling silver with bezel-set pink tourmaline simulants, yellow topaz simulants, and square ruby simulants ($270) superkarin.com
Efva Attling’s “Soft Tear” collar in sterling silver ($550) efvaattling.com
LX Collection’s “Entwine” rings are composed of two stacked rings made in 18-karat yellow and white gold with 0.11-carat and 0.33-carat diamonds ($1,460, not including two diamond centers). lx-antwerp.com
Wing Yin Yau of WWake has created a delicately mismatched “Linear Chain” earring pair in 14-karat yellow gold with opals, diamonds, tanzanites, and emeralds ($1,461). wwake.com
Stephen Dweck’s rock crystal and sterling silver open and close bangle features asymmetrically-cut stones that somehow balance each other out ($1,490). stephendweck.com
Christina Debs doesn’t think your ears need to be balanced, but they do need to be cool in this diamond “Tattoo” ear cuff set in 18-karat white gold with brown diamonds (five needles, $2,040; single needle, $500). christinadebs.com
Rona Fisher’s open cuff bracelet with cushion-cut lapis lazuli in blackened silver and 18-karat red and yellow gold ($2,215) ronafisher.com
Nigaam’s “Capri Collection” ring in 18-karat rose gold with diamonds ($2,450) nigaam.com
“Clover Three Wire” ring by Sarah Graham, in 18-karat yellow gold and oxidized cobalt chrome with white diamonds ($2,600) sarahgraham.com
This asymmetrical “Wabi Sabi” necklace by Jennifer Dawes is made in 14-karat yellow gold with 10 total carats of tanzanite and 8 total carats of moonstone drops ($3,740). dawes-design.com
These one-of-a-kind earrings from Elizabeth Garvin feature 21.05 carats of unusual amethyst crystals in a blackened silver setting with 18-karat gold square prongs. The elegant tapered huggies are set with white diamonds ($4,070). egfny.com
Emily Armenta’s “Old World” oxidized silver and 18-karat yellow gold shield drop necklace is a little off-kilter with a blue sapphire, mother of pearl and quartz triplet and white diamonds ($4,490). armentacollection.com
Stephanie Albertson’s handcrafted earrings in 22-karat gold with tanzanite and Ethiopian opal ($5,895) stephaniealbertson.com
Lauren K’s one-of-a-kind “Iris” earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with natural aquamarines, boulder opals, green tourmalines and diamonds ($7,030) laurenk.com
Todd Reed’s 18-karat yellow gold and sterling silver pendant shows off his delicate sense of asymmetry with a sprinkle of white brilliant-cut diamonds ($9,680). toddreed.com
Elizabeth Buenaventura’s “The Different Facets of Love” engagement ring, in 18-karat gold with 1.43 carats of diamonds ($15,800) ebjewel.com
Lydia Courteille’s “Scarlet Empress” earrings, made in 18-karat gold with red tourmalines and rubies, make the wearer forget all about symmetry and just love design (price upon request). lydiacourteille.com
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