International Must-Have Jewelry Trends

The international spring/summer 2024 fashion shows featured jewelry that translates into styles coming out of design studios and/or antique/vintage pieces. The catwalk often offers an over-the-top take on trends in the making or those that have been evolving. Here some of the jewels from the runway and how they are interpreted into looks you will want to add to your arsenal. And why wait? They are available now

Linear Thoughts

A doubled lariat style necklace at Ralph Lauren picks up the tailored approach to metallic dressing.

Walters Faith’s 18K rose gold and diamond boa necklace is top on the list of transformable necklaces. It can be worn in multiple ways- doubled and long like a lariat or tripled and connected together , or you can dangle your favorite charm from the bottom when worn as pictured.

Past Present

Erdem double multi pendant and drop necklaces echos necklaces from jewelry’s past.

Fred Leighton 19th century antique diamond bib necklace with enamel pansies from the Art Nouveau period, which were added later. The necklace is set in silver-topped gold and is a rare piece from the past and a conversation starter.

Of the Cuff

Alberta Ferretti’s wide yellow gold cuff bracelet is one that is being translated by multiple designers.

Wempe’s 18K rose gold Electrify bangle bracelet is streamlined yet bold in it’s design.

Karma El Khalil 18K yellow gold Railway Cuff is on trend with the new direction toward wide hard bracelets and will become a go-to in your jewelry rotation.

In Bloom

Carolina Herrera goes for the feminine touch to accessorize her polished, elegant collection. It’s a look that is showing up in multiple designer collections.

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10 fabulous engagement rings you can get from James Allen

Shop for your loved one's engagement ring at James Allen this summer.

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Wedding season, or the months where nicer weather offers ample opportunities for outdoor gatherings in a wider array of areas of the U.S., is officially upon us. While winter is typically considered primetime for proposals, wedding season brings its own deluge of engagements, especially in the summer. 

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If getting engaged is on your horizon, James Allen has ample engagement and wedding ring options. The website will walk you through the customization process, allowing you to select your stone, setting, materials, cut and color. The prices below reflect the price of the settings, so if you’re looking for a specific diamond weight or cut it’s likely that you’ll end up paying much more than the listed price, but you’ll get a sense of the range when you select the materials you prefer.

If you’re on the hunt for a little inspiration, you can check out our top picks for James Allen engagement rings below.

1. Petite Pavé Cathedral Engagement Ring

Best James Allen engagement rings: Petite Pavé Cathedral Ring

With tiny diamonds spanning the classic, slim band and a pronged setting for the stone of your choice, the Petite Pavé Cathedral engagement ring is a perfect delicate accent piece that will set off the diamond you choose without overwhelming it.

$1,270 at James Allen

2. Three Stone Diamond Infinity Engagement Ring

Best James Allen engagement rings: Three Stone Diamond Infinity Engagement Ring

A bit more intricate than our first pick, but still classic in its shape, the Three Stone Infinity ring comes in white gold, yellow gold, rose gold or platinum and includes not one but three brilliant diamonds in its design. You’ll select a center stone in either

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