Sustainability and craftsmanship were big themes at the January edition of VicenzaOro — the first major jewelry trade show on the calendar and a leading barometer for design trends in the coming year. Footfall was brisk as retailers from around the world flocked to the fair in Vicenza, Italy, to order the latest designs for the new year and to network. The mood was upbeat despite fears over slowing economies and the trade confrontation between the United States and China.
Sustainable creativity was the topic of discussion at a well-attended panel on the first day of the show. Speakers including Paris-based designer Lydia Courteille and Vogue magazine contributor Lynn Yeager talked about the modern consumer’s insistence on high ethical standards and respect for the environment in jewelry making.
Meanwhile, jewelry-trend analyst Paola De Luca suggested that the industry was focusing too much on millennials. The market, she declared in a presentation, needs to wake up to the older generation, which has formidable purchasing power.
Innovative craftsmanship was evident across the range of jewelry at VicenzaOro, predominantly “Made in Italy” items from local brands. Here are some of the leading design trends from the show.
Images: Autore Rose Cut earrings. autorepearls.com.au; Chantecler Enchanté ring in pink gold, red coral, and diamonds. chantecler.it; Annamaria Cammilli Dune rings. annamariacammilli.comArticle from the Rapaport Magazine - March 2019. To subscribe click here.