2021 Colors of the Year

Pantone’s Colors of the Year are Ultimate Gray and Illuminating a bright yellow. These two independent colors highlight how different elements come together to support one another.
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According to Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, “The union of an enduring Ultimate Gray with the vibrant yellow Illuminating expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude. Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, this is a color combination that gives us resilience and hope. We need to feel encouraged and uplifted; this is essential to the human spirit.”

This year look for jewelry featuring:

Golden Metals, from karat gold to brass or bronze, will bring warmth to your look. Gold is said to amplify happy and positive feelings. Brass is thought to bring out natural good and inner truth. Bronze is believed to boost self-confidence and give one courage.
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Pearls in shades of gray provide a timeless look to any outfit. Pearls symbolize generosity, loyalty, and wisdom.

Amber is a gold-colored gem made of fossilized tree resin. It symbolizes courage and is thought to bring one success.

Citrine is the golden variety of transparent quartz. It is believed to open the mind to new thoughts and increase self-esteem.
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Hematite is a steely gray-black gemstone that almost looks like metal. It is believed to ground your life helping you feel calmer and more centered.

In addition to gemstones, crystal, glass, and cubic zirconia beads will abound in these two colors.
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Regardless of your budget, you’ll be able to find just the right piece of jewelry in the 2021Colors of the Year – Ultimate Gray and Illuminating.

The Pantone Color Institute, often referred to as simply Pantone, is the global color authority and provider of professional color standards for the design industries. These standards allow the exact same color to be used across a variety of products as diverse as home furnishings, paint, cosmetics, clothing, and linens.