So Fresh And So Green: Our Green Luxury Gemstone Picks For Summer 2023

Greens of all hues are popping up in our designs and runways in 2023, and everyone is looking for a way to style this fresh and summery color. From the Akris ready-to-wear showstoppers like the kelly green Floral Techno lace suit to sheer pale sage and spring greens of Elie Saab, we’re spending this summer in lush fields and colors inspired by the natural world. When we’re talking green in the luxury jewelry world, we usually look to the deep verdant emerald, like our previous deep-dives into emeralds as a St. Patrick’s Day look and as a birthstone. This time, however, we are looking for shades of green that are better for the lighter stones over the jewel tones. When it comes to luxury jewelry, finding emerald-alternative green gemstones can be tricky, but they can be cornerstones of a look once found. This summer is all about fresh new looks and vibrant colors, and tsvorites and tourmalines take the cake for alternative green gemstones. If a girl is looking for the ultimate luxury in green, the pastel tones of a green sapphire make a great summer 2023 look.

John Apel is at it again with uncommon color choices and unique gems. This green tourmaline cross is a beautiful accessory for Sundays in the summertime. Mounted in lustrous yellow gold, the pale green tourmaline gemstones break the mold with a bright, pastel hue. The six green tourmaline gems are connected by five brilliant round white diamonds, creating a cross-shaped pendant on a dainty gold chain. Find a personal Garden of Eden in the calming pale green tones of the tourmaline and the shining white diamonds. Paired perfectly with a monochromatic green look from the 2023 Summer Runways, this Cross Pendant with Green Tourmaline by John Apel is the next necklace for the accessory collection.

Tsavor It

We love an uncommon gem, and for our kelly green dreams, tsavorite is the perfect fit. Tsavorite (pronounced suh-vor-ite) is a gorgeous green variety of garnet – and over 200 times rarer than emeralds. Tsavorite brings out any lush spring green in an outfit and is a perfect addition to any 2023 closet’s green collection. The rarest form that garnet can take is this lush green variation, and tsavorite’s intense green saturation has made it a fast favorite among designers for years. This Tsavorite Eternity Ring by Deutsch Signature is set in an alluring yellow gold band that is bold enough to stand up on its own and thin enough to be added to the perfect ring stack this summer.

Tsavorite Meet Diamond

We’re not done with singing tsavorite praises yet, and everything goes better with diamonds. Make way for the Two-Bezel Diamond and Tsavorite Thin Band by the Deutsch Signature Collection. Baring a strong resemblance to two celestial bodies in orbit, these flawless gems are suspended by a thin band of warm yellow gold. The deep green tsavorite gemstone and the brilliant round white diamond are both encased in a yellow gold bezel and sit as twin centerpieces to this dainty and understated ring. The bright kelly green against the lush yellow gold is accented by the bright white sparkles of the diamond accent. Altogether, the elements of this tsavorite and diamond ring work together in perfect harmony.

Pastel Viridesence with Green Sapphire

Leave them wanting more. Sapphires are not just for blue hues – in the right conditions, sapphires can come in a variety of charming colors such as pink, yellow, or for our purposes, many shades of verdant green. Depending on the chemical makeup and environment during formation, green sapphires can range from a deep emerald green to a light mint. For a sporty tennis bracelet, the latter can be a perfect pairing with a soft yellow gold for summer. The Deutsch Signature Green Sapphire Tennis Bracelet boasts a delicate pavé of pale sage green sapphire gemstones in a lovely yellow gold setting – the next addition to the perfect pastel ensemble.