Love In Every Shade: Rainbow Jewelry For Pride Month

June is Pride Month, which means rainbows are everywhere! The rainbow that appears on the Pride flag represents the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community, but, more than that, it also represents the beauty of it, and the hope that we as humans have for rainbows after a storm—for joy and peace after suffering. This symbol represents the wide range of human experience, from our highs and lows and everything in-between. Such a powerful symbol and one that is just so bursting with joy and brightness is one that isn’t restricted to a single month, either! You can express your solidarity, happiness, and energetic spirit year-round with rainbow jewelry, especially if you take the time to find a piece of fine jewelry that really speaks to you. The question here is: are you ready to listen?

Rainbow necklaces

Love, equality, beauty, pain, and hope: all of these things are captured by the symbol of the rainbow on the Pride flag. Whether you’re a member of the queer community, or an ally wanting to show support, wearing shades of the rainbow is a meaningful way to recognize the beauty in the diversity of humanity. As a celebration of humanity, the rainbow is a symbol that inspires us to be bold, brave, and beautiful. Rocking a rainbow necklace at Pride, then, is a great way to show solidarity, but, if you choose carefully, you could find a piece of colorful jewelry that is both durable and stylish enough to be worn year-round. That’s where we come in! If you want your rainbow connection to last, we suggest investing in fine jewelry that features multi-colored gemstones like sapphires, fancy diamonds, tourmalines, and more. Shine bright with multi-colored sapphire necklaces like John Apel's dazzling Shimmer Diamond Necklace. Set in 18k yellow gold, this rainbow necklace showcases 14 bezel-set colorful sapphires, which add up to 7.0 cts, in shades ranging from blue and purple to pink, yellow, and green. Nestled in between the fancy-shape sapphires, tiny discs of glittering white diamond hang, which use their reflective surfaces to amplify the sparkle and color of the rainbow gemstones. Like all John Apel jewelry, this sapphire necklace was lovingly crafted by hand to reflect all the vitality and drama found in nature, so every piece will have one-of-a-kind details exclusive to you. Pair this rainbow romance with an all-white or all-neutral outfit for maximum pizazz.

Rainbow bracelets

Like rainbow necklaces, rainbow bracelets can be a fantastic vehicle for expressing your support this Pride. Unlike necklaces, however, which, by nature of their design, usually take center stage when it comes to accessorizing, bracelets can be a little more subtle, especially when it comes to vivid rainbow designs. A minimalist rainbow might sound like an oxymoron to you, but, with the help of certain jewelry styles, it’s entirely feasible. Actually, scratch that. It’s not just feasible; it’s fabulous! Dainty bracelet designs like tennis bracelets are the perfect instrument for this subtle but stylish trend. Versatile by design, tennis bracelets generally consist of a simple string of diamonds, sapphires, rubies, or emeralds laid out in an eternity strand of sorts. These bracelets, which famously got their name from a tennis mishap at the 1987 U.S. Open, value wearability above all else, with features like flexibility, lightness, and simplicity being key to their design. The low-key luxury embodied by these bracelets combines seamlessly with expressions of color, as seen in Jewelry by Deutsch’s Deutsch Signature Rainbow Tennis Bracelet. A sequence of rainbow sapphires lines the 14k yellow gold body of this tennis bracelet, which closes with a barely-visible clasp crafted to appear minimal while still providing ample security. Match this rainbow tennis bracelet with an elegant watch to dress up a casual outfit, and, of course, to add a vivacious pop of color to your life. Perfect for a trip to Rainbow Road.

Rainbow earrings

Colorful earrings are always fun, and statement earrings double that fun! Your entire exercise in accessorizing can start and stop with the right pair of colorful statement earrings, eliminating the need for any necklaces, bracelets, or rings to complicate things. When made the focal point of your look, rainbow statement earrings accomplish three super important tasks: first, they pack a punch when it comes to personality, expressing your sense of fun; second, they draw attention to your beautiful face and elegant neck; and third, they maximize your style regardless of whether your hair is up or down. Make a splashy statement with rainbow earrings like the Campo de' Fiori Earrings by Temple St. Clair. Like all Temple St. Clair masterpieces, these statement earrings are crafted in luxe 18k yellow gold. At the post, the earrings display another Temple St. Clair signature: an ethereal Royal Blue Moonstone; each Royal Blue Moonstone is hand-selected from mountains of feldspar by Temple St. Clair herself, meaning that finding a single pair of suitably flawless and utterly breathtaking samples of this already mega-rare gemstone can take months. A trio of tiny diamonds beneath the moonstone leads to a chandelier of swinging eye-like charms, each embedded with a gemstone iris. The centers of each eye vary across the entire spectrum of color and include emerald and sapphire gemstones. Colorful, whimsical, and totally unique, these rainbow earrings will contrast beautifully with a monochromatic outfit. Wear them for events both casual and formal—just make sure you let them speak for themselves.

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