b'THE WHERE THE WHAT WRAP-UPSHOWS TO EAT TRENDS TO DORobinson Pelham ring in 18-karat7 SPIRITUAL yellow gold with sapphires and diamonds ($7,381)SYMBOLS Symbols derived from Eastern spiritual practices are only growing in their appeal. Designers best ver-sions, like the ones pictured, 6 COLOR WAVES work on both a spiritual andARK Fine Jewelry Emerald Engraved intellectual level.Noor Fares Chakra collection is based on the premise of energy centers in the body, touted in Hinduism as well as many New Age spiritual practices.Ancient tantric symbolsManifestation Ring in 18-karat yellow gold An emphasis on color in recent years has resulted in a slew of rainbow,adorn many of the pieces ARKwith emerald baguettes ($4,725)pastel and ombr styles landing in retailers showcases.designer Ann Korman creates. But some of the most inspiring designs are coming from designers whoI am not religious, she says, but have a gift for color, carefully combin- I believe anything and everything is ing just a few shades of the same colorpossible. I reached a point where family, rather than throwing every hueI only wanted to wear jewelry with of the rainbow together. meaning and intention. I also wanted We love that more and moreto uplift and inspire other people designers are taking risks withbecause I feel we are at a place in time new stones and putting themwhen people need to feel empowered. together in different ways,I think many people are like me Teichman says.and want to wear things that are Vram, Arman Sarkisyanmeaningful and can inspire them Lauren K. Fineand Nam Cho are just a fewevery day, says Korman.Jewelry earrings indesigners who make an art outThe Futurist trend forecaster 18-karat yellow goldof stone selection, craft- De Luca agrees, attributing a rise with aquamarine, tsavorite anding tonal stories that arein spirituality to the prevalence of diamond paveundeniably appealing tomotifs relating to the galaxy and the ($4,450) the eye.cosmos in jewelry design, whichNoor Fares 18-karat yellow often allude to astrology.gold pendant with amber, Oregon Modern society is moresunstone, and multicolor sapphires attracted to spiritualism than religion, she says, citing the popularity of astrology, yoga, gemstones, crystals and all manner of energy healing. Spirituality kind of embraces every culture, and thats very appealing to people. As concepts like mindfulness and practices like meditation become once again popular in Western cultures, so do Vram 18-karat yellow goldworks inspired by them. Its just one more ring with tourmaline and blueway that fine jewelry can feel meaningful and and green sapphires (pricesentimental to its owners. available upon request)28 MARKET ISSUE 2019'