One recent jewelry trend is the abundance of red. For fine jewelry, we’re noticing a range of rubies, from bright to dark in hue, with many of the same fire properties as diamonds. Semi-precious stones like garnet, spinel, carnelian, coral and rhodonite also have a similar intensity level.
Beyond gemstones, red can be seen through plated or lacquered rose silhouettes, glass or enamel, including in solid cuff or bangle form, a large pendant or beads.
Red adds intensity to smaller pieces that would have otherwise gone unnoticed and falls in line with the return of statement jewelry. Here’s how you can try out the red jewelry trend.
Casual Style
Casual outfits are a versatile medium for experimenting with new colors and jewelry styles. If you tend to lean more toward neutral shades, consider incorporating some red through a single piece that acts as a bright pop of color next to a white, black or blue shirt and denim.
Dressing Up
Some people save diamond jewelry for fancy events yet, based on the saturation of the shade, red adds a bit of fire too. Consider incorporating red as a subtle accent against more traditional colors. For example, stud earrings or a tennis bracelet with a black, charcoal or navy suit and white button-up shirt for the office.
If the event calls for your best dress, sweep up your hair and do not shy away from color through a pair of chandelier earrings or a layered statement necklace. In both cases, give the jewelry some space. Avoid a competing color from your dress and choose an off-the-shoulder or boat-neck style.
Complementing Shades
Unfortunately, red clashes with some other colors like green, turquoise and teal. Going back to the pop-of-color approach, red jewelry of all sizes and shades can pair best with:
- White: This includes solid white and several off-white shades. Pair necklaces, earrings and bracelets in solid red or colored stone accents with white-button-front blouses, T-shirts, polo shirts and linen or eyelet lace dresses.
- Black: Red appears as a direct contrast against black, popping and shimmering with brilliance against the neutral yet commanding backdrop.
- Gold: Red and gold complement each other through a collective shimmering effect that embodies bold luxury.
- Diamonds: Especially in the case of cluster rings and necklaces, diamonds paired with other precious stones can enhance the fire effect or outline a more detailed shape. Here, the impact of rubies stands out against the clarity of diamonds.
Silhouette
We’re spotting red jewelry in two general varieties. Smaller red stones or beads serve as accents, perhaps along a necklace or mixed with other gemstones. On the other hand, the shade overlaps with many maximal silhouettes, used entirely for a large cuff bracelet, statement necklace or dangling earrings.
The former often blends well with other neutral pieces, continuing to serve as an accent among solid gold and silver or neutral-colored stones. The latter tends to stand on its own or be supported by smaller jewelry pieces that don’t compete for visual attention and delivers more shimmer.
Explore the possibilities of red-colored jewelry at Hannoush Jewelers. Browse bracelets, rings, earrings and necklaces today.
