The Six Essentials Jewels From The Melee Trade Event

Melee The Show, NYC opened yesterday to a bustling crowd of retailers and press. Running through August 16, 2023, approximately 100 creative and visionary jewelers gathered in the Lighthouse/Pier 61 space at Chelsea Piers in NYC with emerging and established independent designers and a lovely mix of international talents.

Choosing pieces from five classifications for the jewelry enthusiast wasn’t an easy thing to do. The pieces selected here aren’t based on trends but on the distinctive aesthetics of the different designers and their newly designed styles, which might qualify as refreshing staples as we head into fall 2023, whether you are dreaming about a new colored stone necklace or an engagement ring. Color forms come on strong again in a mixed palette :

Mallary Marks’Tutti Frutti necklace in 22K, 18K, precious and semi-precious gemstone beads.

Innovative Ideas push jewelers to leave their comfort zone to learn to collaborate on and create pieces that are technologically challenging and super cool at the same time

Dru’s new Spiked Carpe Diem watch with diamonds where the numbers traditional are and tsavorite on the winder in 14K gold.

Linear Moves consist of the type of earrings that are lightweight, won’t bog you down or get in your way, and are versatile enough for any time of the day.

Celine Daoust’s One-of-a-Kind rose-cut moonstone-and diamond earrings with chain that sways with every movement.

Ancient Influences-designers who sit at the bench bending the rules to create modern interpretations utilizing old-world techniques.

Chandally’s 18K Sway Sapphire with rose cut light blue sapphires blend tactile gold work with subtle and ultra versatile color.

Pearls Pervade and continue to capture the imagination of designers and their clients.

Lene Vibe’s 18K gold magical pearl necklace with a butterfly safety pin clasp, handmade popsicle chain and lady bug and pearl pendants dangling at the bottom with diamond accents

Engagement Rings are being set with more and more antique diamonds. It gives the styles with these authentic stones character, a soulful personality and built in sustainability.

Megan Thorne’s 18K gold Vieira Solitaire Ring, with old mine cut diamond (1.7-carat)