Jewelry Colors for Spring 2014

While spring this year has only just arrived, Pantone is already looking ahead, having just released its guide to the upcoming Northern Hemisphere spring 2014 color trends. 

Inspired by blooming flowers, traveling abroad and confident women, Pantone has banded together designers from New York Fashion Week and beyond to create a refreshing, vibrant palette for 2014. 

According to Pantone,the colors for spring 2014 include various tones of 10 colors matching in the chart below.

First on the palette are the very adaptable pastels. Drawing inspiration from nature, 

the three pastels can be combined with any color on the spectrum. 

Placid Blue provokes calmness and a sense of peacefulness. 

Placid Blue

Violet Tulip is a vintage purple, enhancing a romantic feel. 

Violet Tulip

Hemlock mirrors the springtime foliage and provides a summery, 

ornamental green that is unique from previous greens of recent seasons. 

Sand is a lightly toasted, neutral hue, which summons excitement for the relaxing days on the beach.

Sand 

Paloma is an essential neutral that can be combined with any color or can be worn alone, 

creating balance on the lively palette.

Paloma

Cayenne is a spicy red that heats up the neutrals.

Cayenne

Freesia is a blazing yellow that attracts much attention. 

Freesia

Celosia Orange is a spontaneous hue, warm with energy,inspired by tropical flowers. 

Celosia Orange

Both Radiant Orchid and Dazzling Blue arresting hues pair with every color across the palette. Perfectly combined with its companion pastel and screaming confidence when united with the fiery hues, these colors can also be considered staples for the season.

Radiant Orchid 

Dazzling Blue

Be ahead of the game with season trends and consider Pantone’s palette in your upcoming retail collections. Below are some jewelry pieces from Australian brands that have incorporated Pantone’s color forecast.

Author : India Nicholson