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Pantone 2019: ‘Living Coral’ named Colour of the Year
Each year, PANTONE crowns a colour which is deemed the honour of representing the year: a tone which symbolises both trends in fashion, interior and beauty, as well as capturing the cultural zeitgeist. In 2019, ecology has reached the forefront of many people’s concerns, and this is one of the reasons for which ‘Living Coral’ has been chosen to illustrate the year ahead.
The colour institute affirms this tone has the effect of: “symbolising our innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits, Living Coral (officially PANTONE 16-1546) embodies our desire for playful expression.”
Kaleidoscopio necklace by Chantecler with coral
Kaleidoscopio necklace by Chantecler with coral
Pop Chain by Vhernier made in 18K gold and restructured coral
Diva's Dream necklace by Bvlgari with carnelian, diamonds an mother-of-pearl in rose gold
Tomasz Donocik wrap bracelet with diamonds in 18k rose gold set on coral coloured leather
For those who love the orange-pink hue that has been selected by PANTONE – the world’s leading authority on colour – I have curated a collection of fine jewellery which features gemstones and precious organic materials of this hue. This heart of this colour is uplifting, joyful and vibrant orange-pink, which is elusive and charming. In fine jewellery, this tone is only emulated in special and specific gemstones or precious materials: certain corals, padparadscha sapphire, imperial topaz, and some rich conch pearls.
Living Coral colour by Pantone
Let us celebrate the new colour of the year and indulge in the hue that is further described by PANTONE as “sociable and spirited, colour that welcomes and encourages lighthearted activity”.
Chaumet
Chaumet
'Promenades Imperiale' earrings with 1.71ct Madagascan Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds
Cartier
Cartier
Ring with Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds
Boucheron
Boucheron
'Eternal Flowers' collection 'Pivoine Coral Charm' ring with 8.18ct Imperial topaz and diamonds in red gold
Assael
Assael
'Flame' earrings in Angel Skin coral and diamonds
Assael
Assael
Necklace with Angel Skin coral and diamonds
ANNA HU
ANNA HU
'Alexandria' ring with conch pearl and diamonds
Constantin Wild
Constantin Wild
Sri Lankan cushion cut orange sapphire
Omi Privé
Omi Privé
Ring with oval cut 5.73ct Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds in 18k rose gold and platinum
Miseno
Miseno
'Sea Leaf' collection earrings with coral, diamonds and 18k yellow gold
David Morris
David Morris
Ring with 12.30 carat Ceylon Padparadascha sapphire with diamonds and pink sapphires
NUUN
NUUN
'El Hada' ring with pink tourmaline, onyx, diamonds and enamel in yellow gold
Hemmerle
Hemmerle
Earrings with coral and reverse set sapphires in copper courtesy of Hemmerle
Omi Privé
Omi Privé
Ring with pear cut 5.44ct Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds in 18k rose gold and platinum
Venyx
Venyx
'Aruna' earrings with 9.88ct carnelians and 0.81ct diamonds in 18k yellow gold
Sarah Ho
Sarah Ho
'Persica' collection ring with 1.84ct diamonds, conch pearls and pearl in white gold
Erica Courtney
Erica Courtney
'Sayeda' ring with 5.49ct spinel, pink tourmaline and diamonds in 18k yellow gol
Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels
'L'Arche De Noé' brooch with coral, rubies and diamonds
Lorenz Baumer
Lorenz Baumer
'Gecko' bracelet with 32.69ct pink tourmaline, citrine, amethyst and pink sapphire in 18k rose gold
Harry Winston
Harry Winston
Ring with oval cut 11.41ct Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds in yellow and white gold
Dior
Dior
'Rose Dior' collection 'Pré Catelan' ring with coral and yellow gold
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Jodie Smith is a San Francisco based writer, trend forecaster and creative consultant specialising in the jewellery and luxury industries.
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