Trendy necklaces

 If you're looking for trendy necklaces for spring, it's a good place to start your search with different opal jewelry collections. You'll find out what's new with individual designers and discover common themes - aka trends.

 

Gems in Vogue II

 

It's no surprise that gems are at the core of this collection - beautiful pastels mixed into one gorgeous dragonfly necklace and bright colors standing on their own. The Dragonfly & Cultured Spice Pearl Multi-Gem Opal Necklace is a mix of gemstones and cultured pearls strung on a mother-of-pearl purple strand. The wings of the dragonfly pendant combine the stones of apatite, dark pink sapphires, rubies, iolites, tanzanites, amethysts and rose quartz. All gems are in claw and bead settings. The pendant is just under 2 inches long and just over 2 inches wide. The chain is strung with dyed multi-colored freshwater cultured pearls and measures 23 inches in length. It is secured with a lobster clasp.

 

For a bit of bright orange, check out the carnelian, garnet and orange sapphire necklace, hanging on a 20-inch sterling silver and 18K vermilion chain. In the center of the necklace is a pendant - semi-circular cut orange carnelian, garnet and orange sapphire, all in a claw setting. This pendant hangs on a string of round cut carnelian beads.

 

Gem treasures

 

You will recognize this collection for its multi-strand necklaces made from hand-picked exotic gemstones. Start with your choice of a 24-inch rose or smoke quartz necklace, both set in sterling silver. It features a variety of round faceted and oval fancy cut stones in your choice of rose quartz or smoky quartz. The rose is a soft pink color and the smoky quartz is a deep, deep brown. The three quartz strands are secured with a lobster claw clasp.

 

165 round beads are arranged according to the depth of their color. The total weight of the fire opal is approximately 52.64 ct. Fastens with a magnetic clasp.

 

Belita Brilliant

 

Do you like the look of platinum? You'll love this collection's 16-inch or 18-inch tennis necklace. It's one seductive array of sparkles that come from simulated diamonds set in sterling silver with platinum. The bezel setting offers a more modern take on this classic style. The necklace fastens with a box clasp with a lock.

 

For a simpler look, check out the 24-inch station necklace in platinum. The necklace is again made of sterling silver with platinum and is made up of a cable chain with six stations. At each station is a lone round simulated diamond in a frame. Fastens with a spring ring.

 

Sweet romance

 

This collection knows all about the soft romantic look that harkens back to the 1930s and 1940s. Start with the Victorian-inspired Paris Shadow Necklace, which features a nod to the famous Eiffel Tower. It measures 21 inches in length plus a 4 inch drop. Even if you've never been to Paris, you'll love the feelings of romance stirred up by this necklace. The textured gold chain features a pendant with an image of the Eiffel Tower and the words "Souvenir de Paris" in the background. On the front of the shade box are flower sprigs with crystals and glass pearls. At the top of the pendant is a small fleur-de-lis. It is rich in details. In total, the necklace contains 60 different crystals in a frame.

 

Another romantic opal ring from Sweet Romance is a Tudor-inspired 22-inch gravure necklace with a "reverse" cameo etched into one of several charms hanging from the necklace. You have a choice of blue or smoke cameo. Other charms include key charms and glass charms. It hangs from a gloved hand pendant that connects to a 22-inch gold necklace. A mix of Tudor and Renaissance, this interesting necklace will be a real conversation starter.

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