Trend Watch: Black Jewelry

Posted on October 01, 2015 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Cooler weather often calls for edgier, darker looks, and the Fall/Winter 2015 season is no exception. Black jewelry of all kinds punctuated the fashion runways. From polished to rough to somewhere in between, there is a variety of ways to enjoy black jewelry. The following are just a few enticing possibilities. So go ahead, channel your dark side!

Enamel

Vitreous enamel (or porcelain enamel) is created by fusing glass powder to a surface like metal, glass, or porcelain. (In the case of jewelry, it will likely be fused to metal.) The result is a lustrous, permanent color. Enameled jewelry was popularized in the 1900’s by jewelers Faberge, Lalique, and Tiffany.

The Fall/Winter 2015 fashion season is nearing. On runways, black jewelry, including black diamonds, complemented the romantic styles featured by designers. | Barbara Michelle Jacobs Jewelry

Glossy and polished: Chanel White and Black Enamel Rings

The Fall/Winter 2015 fashion season is nearing. On runways, black jewelry, including black diamonds, complemented the romantic styles featured by designers. | BMJ NYC

Simple and modernist: Black Enamel and Gold Ring

Black Diamonds

Naturally black diamonds are incredibly rare (and therefore quite expensive). Treated black diamonds, however, provide a nice option for those of us without an endless jewelry budget. These black diamonds began as diamonds with inclusions and were treated through high temperatures or irradiation to have a more uniform dark color. These treated stones may have a dark green hue and can range from dark gray to black. The result—a striking and dramatic style statement.

The Fall/Winter 2015 fashion season is nearing. On runways, black jewelry, including black diamonds, complemented the romantic styles featured by designers. | BMJ NYC

Delicate yet edgy: Sydney Evan Pave Black Diamond Disc Ring and KALAN by Suzanne Kalan Champagne Diamond Ring

Rustic and mysterious: Barbara Michelle Jacobs, Sweet Eclipse Black Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

Black Rhodium

Gold is plated with rhodium to create a dark, charcoal-colored metal known as black rhodium. The rhodium plating is quite durable and offers an intriguing alternative to traditional metal colors.

The Fall/Winter 2015 fashion season is nearing. On runways, black jewelry, including black diamonds, complemented the romantic styles featured by designers. | BMJ NYC

Dramatic and dazzling: Christina Ortiza Black Rhodium Ear Cuff

Powerful and sublime: Ornella Iannuzzi - Ring “A l’Ère Glacière” Aquamarine on Schorl (Black Tourmaline) Set in Black Rhodium

Oxidized Silver

Oxidized silver is sterling silver that has been purposely tarnished through a controlled method. Oxidation often emphasizes the design details on a piece of metal. You may also be interested in DIY Oxidized Silver.

The Fall/Winter 2015 fashion season is nearing. On runways, black jewelry, including black diamonds, complemented the romantic styles featured by designers. | BMJ NYC