Forty years ago, Lawrence Herbert created a code-based system for designers to match colors and since then Pantone has become a world-famous authority on color with designers turning to the company's annual Fashion Color Chart for inspiration.
While one might not want to be covered from head to toe in Cherry Tomato, Lime Punch, or Little Boy Blue, there is nothing like a splash of color to create a signature look. Pantone's chart for 2018 includes 12-multifaceted and unexpected shades that are being embraced by not only the fashion world but by everyone from the bold to the beautiful and all points in between.
The 2018 Pantone Color of the Year goes to Ultra Violet, a deep, vibrant shade of purple with undertones of blue that is bold and beautiful. The violet shade is luxurious and elegant, offering an unexpectedly pop of modernity to jewelry and accessories.
The vivid hue is just one of the radiant colors that can be incorporated into one's wardrobe to create a sophisticated, inspiring, ultra-chic style. You do not have to go overboard to make a statement; there is veritable rainbow of Pantone-themed baubles that can add that "wow" factor to any look.
Here are a few top choices for Spring:
L'ARMOIRE
L'Armoire Arcadia earrings
Green Opal Helena Earrings in Platinum with a Australian Opal (6.15 carats), Peruvian Green Opal (19.20 carats) & Diamond (1.36 carats):
Price: $24,000L'Armoire – Pink
Lavender earrings
Sakura Earrings with Platinum, Rhodolite, Kunzite (53.59 carats) & Diamond (2.47 carats)
Price: $52,000HELEN YARMAK
Helen Yarmak Birds
Pink Lavender – earringsHelen Yarmak Birds Grapes
Spring Crocus – earringsJFINE INC.
JFine/Argyle Pink Diamonds
Arcadia ring
3 stone ring with 1.56 carat oval fancy light green bluish diamond with 2 .44 carat oval pink diamonds and .45 carat Argyle Pink Diamonds set in 18k gold
Price: $140,000JFine /Argyle Pink Diamonds
Almost Mauve ring
Argyle 5 stone split shank ring
Price $27,500LJ CROSS
LJ Cross – Chili Oil necklace
Carnelian with 2Ct Fire opal set on Sterling Silver
Price: $5,895LJ Cross – Ultra Violet
earrings
Oxidized Sterling Silver flowers with Amethyst drops
Price: $995.MS RAU ANTIQUES
M.S. Rau Meadowlark ring
4.12 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond ring with halo of fancy yellow diamonds weighing 0.72 set in 18k yellow gold
Price: $298,500M.S. Rau – Booming
Dahlia pin
David Webb Coral, Emerald & Diamond Pin
Price: $44,500