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Extravagant Bracelets

By Kelly Potts

racelets, whether simple and dainty
or trendy and colorful, can be as
much a work of art as a necessary
Baddition to completing an ensem-
ble. Bracelet designers are adding modern
touches to classic pieces with the use of
striking colors and precious stones, as well
as plays on shapes and movement to turn
their jewelry into eye-catching statement
pieces.
Luxury jewelry designer Nancy Phil-
lips says the women she pictures wearing
her line “want to wear a beautiful, high-end
piece of art, while still having a personal
connection with it.”
Phillips’ pieces, which she notes com-
bine elements of historical designs with a
contemporary flair, are often colorful and Natural red coral set in 18-karat yellow gold with pavé diamond accents
modern. These elements are clearly por- create this colorful $95,000 cuff bracelet by Pamela Huizenga.
trayed in her 18-karat gold multicolor stone
bracelet, which features colorful sapphire,
rubelite and tourmaline stones throughout. are “the most iconic expression of fashion depicts these qualities, featuring 18-karat
Similarly, high-end jewelry designer and beauty,” noting that this is what led white and rose gold bands adorned in pavé
Roberto Coin says that jewelry creations him to follow his dream of working in the white diamonds. PHOTOS COURTESY NEIMAN MARCUS
creative industry. This year, we can expect to see some
Pictured above, round, multicolor sapphires set Coin’s designs are defined by their classic and new trends making appearances
between square-cut and round bezel-set diamonds elegance and modernity, often featuring in the world of bracelets. Phillips expects to
add a touch of color to this $61,500 Oscar diamond embellishments to add a touch see modern takes on the tennis bracelet,
Heyman bracelet. of sparkle. Coin’s Fantasia crossover bangle noting, “Women are enjoying adding color

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