Natural Diamond Council’s STYLE COLLECTIVE

This report was created by the Natural Diamond Council’s Style Collective, a team of seven industry leaders in retail, fashion, and media who closely follow trends and consumer behavior, and serves as a reference for both retailers and consumers.

ELIZABETH VON DER GOLTZ

With a buying track record that includes Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman and NET-A-PORTER, Von der Goltz is to thank for catapulting many smaller brands including Proenza Schouler and Altuzarra into significant businesses. Earlier this year she joined Matches Fashion in a newly created role as Chief Commercial Officer.

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JENNIFER McCURRY

A jeweler/gemologist of over 20 years, Jennifer McCurry is known industry-wide for styling and curating unusual and unique jewelry for clients. As a long-standing buyer and jewelry consultant for Marissa Collections in Naples, McCurry developed a precisely edited collection of over 80 designers. Holding a self-proclaimed obsession regarding all things gems, Jennifer passionately advocates for the education and support of fine jewelry designers.

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JILL NEWMAN

A true authority on fine objects that sparkle, Jill has covered the jewelry industry for more than 25 years and currently serves at the Natural Diamond Council's Editor-at-Large. Formerly the longtime Executive Editor of Robb Report, Jill is now Contributing Editor at Town & Country. Her work has appeared in Departures, WSJ Magazine and Elle Décor.

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LAW ROACH

Vintage broker-turned-stylist/image architect for A-list celebrities including Zendaya, Kerry Washington and Celine Dion, Law Roach was the first African American to be featured on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter Most Powerful Stylists issue, and also assumed the Creative Director role for Tommy Hilfiger’s Tommy x Zendaya collection. Roach’s many personal on-screen appearances, which include judging America’s Next Top Model and Legendary.

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MARION FASEL

Marion Fasel is the Founder and Editorial Director of The Adventurine, an online magazine which covers every facet of fine jewelry from emerging designers to vintage treasures. She is also a jewelry historian and author of nine acclaimed books on 20th century styles including Bulgari: Serpenti Collection and Hollywood Jewels: Movies, Jewelry, Stars. Marion’s latest publication, Beautiful Creatures: Jewelry Inspired by the Animal Kingdom, is a catalogue to accompany the exhibition she guest-curated at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

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RACHEL GARRAHAN

The award-winning Jewelry and Watch Director at British Vogue, Rachel Garrahan’s. work has also appeared in the International New York Times, Financial Times, the Times of London and T Magazine.

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WILL KAHN

Editor and stylist Will Kahn produces content for media brands and companies such as Debeers, Christies and David Webb, as well as his own widely-followed instagram account @willsnotebook. Will has covered the international jewelry market for more than a decade, most recently as Moda Operandi's Jewelry Director. Prior to Moda, Will served as the Market and Accessories Director of Town & Country.

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Heavy Metal Chains

Styled as statement pieces atop more casual clothing, chunky chains are the antithesis of the lightweight layered jewels that have been popular over the past few years. They’re modern, bold, easy and make for an instant wardrobe update.

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Diamonds and Pearls

Get set for a white-on-white pairing that literally glows. The combination of a sparkle-igniting diamond cut and lustrous pearl surface is purely magical. And rather than prim and proper, designers are interpreting the mix in ways that feel super fresh.

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The New Hoop

Welcome to the diamond hoop earring renaissance, where big statements, delicate huggies and innovative edge all co-exist. One thing’s for sure: in the newest crop of designs, jewelers are definitely taking liberties to reinvent the wheel!

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Gender-Free

Blurring gender lines echoes what’s happening culturally right now. In diamonds, that translates to “live in” jewels with androgynous designs that are ready to express whatever suits your personal style.

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The Marquise Cut Ring

Classic marquise cut diamonds are being turned on their sides—literally—, appealing to the timeless, unique and playful aesthetic of today’s brides. The variety of new designs are bound to appeal to a range of styles.