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Make a Chic Statement for Fall with Natural Stone Jewelry

GO AU NATURAL THIS FALL

Just as our society is going back to basics, so is the jewelry we wear as a fashion statement. No longer just for the hippie at heart, natural stone jewelry is adorning the necks, fingers and ears of all of the chic celebs like Joss Stone, as well as the designer runways. Agate, quartz, crystal and other raw-cut rocks and gems can be worn to update any outfit with natural style.

NATURAL STONE NECKLACES

Natural stone necklaces can add some interest to almost any outfit with an effortless yet chic appeal. These pieces make a bold and beautiful statement and add an architectural update to any outfit. Pair any of these necklaces with a dress during the day or evening and you’ll get a look that’s uniquely chic:

• Go natural with Morgan Jean’s teardrop necklace ($125) complete with a smoky quartz pendant and a white topaz center hanging from a gold chain.

• Inspired by natural elements and Joss Stone’s necklace seen above, is Sparkling Sage’s blue Agate necklace ($98) embellished with a turquoise teardrop, sterling silver chain and Celtic love knots.

• For a necklace with that little something extra, try Jeanine Payer’s original design with her beautiful red rhodocrosite stone necklace ($660) including an 18Kt base that reads “Seek Beauty.”

• Get ready to receive compliments with this amber necklace by Kiki Designs LA ($175) that combines the statement necklace with the natural stone trend, utilizing raw amber pendants on a 14kt gold-filled chain.

NATURAL STONE RINGS

There’s no need for a flashy diamond ring when you have these natural stones available right at your fingertips. We’ve seen the oversized cocktail ring trend for the past few seasons, but never before with such an eclectic look and feel as seen here:

• Grace your fingers with a ring design from nature with this beautiful turquoise and amethyst ring from Primadina Jewels ($172). This ring has large clear cut quartz set on top, allowing the detail of the wood to be seen from the stone.

• For a 70’s-inspired ring, try this sculpted Alexis Bittar gold vermeil ring ($206) with a green malachite center to add some personality to any outfit.

• If you are looking for variety, this unique Aygness ring ($75) comes in a rainbow of colors and stones including white, opalite, yellow quartz, rutilated quartz, peach quartz, fuchsia, green aventurine, turquoise, black, pink quartz and blue chalcedony.

• A little pricey, but unbelievably drool-worthy, this Lucia Mar ring by Dannijo ($625) consists of raw spikes of quartz, in either sapphire or peach, contrasted by a lustrous silver setting.

NATURAL STONE EARRINGS & BRACELETS

If rings and necklaces are too ostentatious for you, there are other fabulous ways to wear the natural stone trend. Natural stones make beautiful earrings and statement bracelets; finish off your look with one of these bold gems:

• These 18kt yellow gold earrings ($130) with small green rutilated quartz drops look stylish with just about anything.

• Put this one on your wish list: Pippa Small’s uncut crystal bracelet ($2,320) adorned with nuggets of amethyst, apatite, white topaz and rose quartz is lined in 20kt gold and links together to create an earthy yet striking bracelet for a truly timeless style.

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Article Written By: Jenny Herman: Jenny has degrees in Psychology and Fashion, loves to write and style, and tries to find the fun in every situation.

Graphic Work: Samantha Ball