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15 pieces to see at JA Winter 2015
On-trend openwork, personalized pieces, karat-gold tattoos and even jewelry created using 3D printing--see it all the show later this month.
New York--Rings that riff on the midi-ring trend and openwork are just two of the trends that are here to stay for 2015.
Midi-rings--or mid-finger rings, rings that sit between the knuckle and nail and don’t slide all the way down the finger--didn’t take off at retail, at least not for retailers of fine jewelry.
Yet, the concept inspired the idea of having an alternative to a traditional single-band piece, spurring designers to create more unusual rings, like the new Anzie piece pictured here.
In bridal, baguettes are trending, generally as side stones. The step-cut stones lend a clean, modern look to engagement rings, an aesthetic that’s expected to make a comeback in 2015.
Keep an eye out for these trends, and more, at the upcoming JA New York Winter show.
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The show is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 18 through Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Buyer registration is available online at JA-NewYork.com.
All prices given in the slideshow that accompanies this story are retail prices.
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