Gold jewellery took centre stage on many a catwalk. Lanvin models walked the ramp donning huge gold necklaces, Valentino girls – small rings on the same hand, Schouler beauties rocked geometric earclips, while Moschino models adorned themselves with variously sized chunky chains (all above). And the list of fashion brands that favoured gold jewellery does not end here.
If you have pale skin, the shade of 18K or 24K yellow gold will most likely not suit you. This does not mean that you should avoid wearing this type of gold. There are alternatives to the distinctive yellow colour, which are the soft tone of gold often seen in A&W Mouzannar and Marco Bicego jewellery, or the beige tone that is used for many of Dina Kamal‘s designs.
When choosing a piece of jewellery for yourself, you can experiment with metal texture and try both polished and matte gold. Jewels with slightly muted shine are available at the British designer Annoushka Ducas or the American jeweller Anthony Lent. An intriguing gold texture that resembles sand surface has become a signature of the latest creations by the French high-jewellery house Alexandre Reza. And then there are the iconic Buccellati bracelets, with ‘riddled’ gold surface, which are popular the world over. Similar linear pattern, but with glossy finish, was chosen for the bracelets and watches from Piaget’s recent Extremely Piaget collection.
Gold is a metal that has always been and will be popular. So, if you do not own gold jewellery yet, now is a good time to make that first purchase. And I hope my jewellery gallery will help you get going.
