By Kristen Taylor Young
For centuries, gold (signifying wealth) and black (representing power and prestige) have been worn by royals and aristocrats. Recently, the demand and supply of black-and-gold jewelry has shifted into high gear, driven by celebrities, the fashion cognoscenti, and jewelry designers鈥� penchant for the strong look. Onyx, black jade, black diamonds in oversized cocktail rings, black enamel brooches, oxidized silver (which appears black), gold bands, cuffs, and earrings make a strong statement for fall.
Lika Behar has fashioned an entire collection in black and gold. Called Yin and Yang, the collection is 鈥渙ur richest and wildest collection鈥� and 鈥渢akes inspiration from the duality of the entire world and its cultures, where the ancient and modern live eternally in a state of harmony or cacophony.鈥� Behar takes sterling/oxidized silver and pure 24k gold, some adorned with diamonds and gemstones, and hammers and molds them into pieces meant to be worn daily.
Ready to make a statement with black and gold? Find an AGS Jeweler near you at ags.org/findajeweler.
About the Author
Kristin Taylor Young has been a fashion editor and fine jewelry writer for more than 20 years at national publications such as Women鈥檚 Wear Daily (WWD), JCK magazine, and USA Today.