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Pantone 2019: ‘Living Coral’ named Colour of the Year

January 10, 2019

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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.”

<p>Kaleidoscopio necklace by Chantecler with coral</p>

Kaleidoscopio necklace by Chantecler with coral

<p> Kaleidoscopio necklace by Chantecler with coral</p>

Kaleidoscopio necklace by Chantecler with coral

<p> Pop Chain by Vhernier made in 18K gold and restructured coral</p>

Pop Chain by Vhernier made in 18K gold and restructured coral

<p> Diva’s Dream necklace by Bvlgari with carnelian, diamonds an mother-of-pearl in rose gold</p>

Diva’s Dream necklace by Bvlgari with carnelian, diamonds an mother-of-pearl in rose gold

<p> Tomasz Donocik wrap bracelet with diamonds in 18k rose gold set on coral coloured leather</p>

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.

<p>Living Coral colour by Pantone</p>

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”.

<p>‘Promenades Imperiale’ earrings with 1.71ct Madagascan Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds</p>

Chaumet

Chaumet

‘Promenades Imperiale’ earrings with 1.71ct Madagascan Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds

<p> Ring with Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds</p>

Cartier

Cartier

Ring with Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds

<p> ‘Eternal Flowers’ collection ‘Pivoine Coral Charm’ ring with 8.18ct Imperial topaz and diamonds in red gold</p>

Boucheron

Boucheron

‘Eternal Flowers’ collection ‘Pivoine Coral Charm’ ring with 8.18ct Imperial topaz and diamonds in red gold

<p> ‘Flame’ earrings in Angel Skin coral and diamonds </p>

Assael

Assael

‘Flame’ earrings in Angel Skin coral and diamonds

<p> Necklace with Angel Skin coral and diamonds</p>

Assael

Assael

Necklace with Angel Skin coral and diamonds

<p> ‘Alexandria’ ring with conch pearl and diamonds </p>

ANNA HU

ANNA HU

‘Alexandria’ ring with conch pearl and diamonds

<p> Sri Lankan cushion cut orange sapphire</p>

Constantin Wild

Constantin Wild

Sri Lankan cushion cut orange sapphire

<p> Ring with oval cut 5.73ct Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds in 18k rose gold and platinum</p>

Omi Privé

Omi Privé

Ring with oval cut 5.73ct Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds in 18k rose gold and platinum

<p> ‘Sea Leaf’ collection earrings with coral, diamonds and 18k yellow gold</p>

Miseno

Miseno

‘Sea Leaf’ collection earrings with coral, diamonds and 18k yellow gold

<p> Ring with 12.30 carat Ceylon Padparadascha sapphire with diamonds and pink sapphires</p>

David Morris

David Morris

Ring with 12.30 carat Ceylon Padparadascha sapphire with diamonds and pink sapphires

<p> ‘El Hada’ ring with pink tourmaline, onyx, diamonds and enamel in yellow gold</p>

NUUN

NUUN

‘El Hada’ ring with pink tourmaline, onyx, diamonds and enamel in yellow gold

<p> Earrings with coral and reverse set sapphires in copper courtesy of Hemmerle </p>

Hemmerle

Hemmerle

Earrings with coral and reverse set sapphires in copper courtesy of Hemmerle

<p> Ring with pear cut 5.44ct Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds in 18k rose gold and platinum</p>

Omi Privé

Omi Privé

Ring with pear cut 5.44ct Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds in 18k rose gold and platinum

<p> ‘Aruna’ earrings with 9.88ct carnelians and 0.81ct diamonds in 18k yellow gold</p>

Venyx

Venyx

‘Aruna’ earrings with 9.88ct carnelians and 0.81ct diamonds in 18k yellow gold

<p> ‘Persica’ collection ring with 1.84ct diamonds, conch pearls and pearl in white gold</p>

Sarah Ho

Sarah Ho

‘Persica’ collection ring with 1.84ct diamonds, conch pearls and pearl in white gold

<p> ‘Sayeda’ ring with 5.49ct spinel, pink tourmaline and diamonds in 18k yellow gol</p>

Erica Courtney

Erica Courtney

‘Sayeda’ ring with 5.49ct spinel, pink tourmaline and diamonds in 18k yellow gol

<p> ‘L’Arche De Noé’ brooch with coral, rubies and diamonds</p>

Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels

‘L’Arche De Noé’ brooch with coral, rubies and diamonds

<p> ‘Gecko’ bracelet with 32.69ct pink tourmaline, citrine, amethyst and pink sapphire in 18k rose gold</p>

Lorenz Baumer

Lorenz Baumer

‘Gecko’ bracelet with 32.69ct pink tourmaline, citrine, amethyst and pink sapphire in 18k rose gold

<p> Ring with oval cut 11.41ct Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds in yellow and white gold</p>

Harry Winston

Harry Winston

Ring with oval cut 11.41ct Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds in yellow and white gold

<p> ‘Rose Dior’ collection ‘Pré Catelan’ ring with coral and yellow gold</p>

Dior

Dior

‘Rose Dior’ collection ‘Pré Catelan’ ring with coral and yellow gold

WORDS

Jodie Smith is a San Francisco based writer, trend forecaster and creative consultant specialising in the jewellery and luxury industries.

BRANDS:

Vhernier Venyx Van Cleef&Arpels Tomasz Donocik Sarah Ho Sabba Omi Prive NUUN Jewels Miseno Lorenz Baumer Jacob&Co Hemmerle Harry Winston Erica Courtney Dior David Webb David Morris Constantin Wild Chaumet Chantecler Cartier Bulgari Boucheron Assael Anna Hu

MADE WITH:

Spinel Sapphire Ruby Pearl Padparadscha Sapphire Onyx Mother-of-pearl Enamel Coral Conch Pearl Citrine Carnelian Amethyst

JEWELLERY TYPE:

Ring Necklace Earrings Brooch Bracelet

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