b'BRING ON THE COLORColor materializes in jewelry through materials like precious metals,finishes, enamel, and gemstones. Throughout the last decade there was an appreciation for color and unusual gemstones, especially in the last few years.It has to do with jewelers really wanting to express them-selves in new and innovative ways, Neyman says. Theres just this desire to be more experimental, to be more exploratory. Starting around 2017, more designers began utilizing the entire spectrum of hues sapphire offers, no lon-ger limiting themselves to the traditional blue. Sphene and peridot also are now popular choices, appreciated for the unique color they bring to a piece.Gizzi highlights spinel as one of the gemstone icons of the decade, noting that she now regularly sees huge,Macadams 18-karat yellow gold Horizon bracelet with 18 Bea Bongiascas Babygorgeous spinels at the AGTAemerald-cut purple and orange Vine ring with pistachioshow in Tucson. sapphires totaling 5.70 carats enamel over silver andand a 0.35-carat emerald-a 0.66-carat marquise- The most desired hue for each type ofcut diamond at the center cut topaz set in 9-karatgemstone also changed throughout the decade.($22,500)yellow gold ($690)Visit us atCBG Show Caesars PalaceAGTA Las Vegas Show A32051NATIONAL JEWELER 6717 E 48th St #701, New York, NY 10017, MOB +1-917-498-3301, Email - hemant@agcolor.com'