Orange Jewels That Make You Glad It’s Summertime

By Karen Dybis | June 20, 2025

If there is a color that defines summer to me, it has to be orange: Picture bright sunsets, farmers markets filled with fresh fruit, and overflowing gardens where flowers blossom under the sun’s warmth.

In jewelry, orange is somewhat rare, but it showed up and showed out during the JCK and Couture shows. Brands of all kinds from the venerable Oscar Heyman to relative newcomers such as ZAHN-Z showed how orange can symbolize vitality as well as luxury.

Color psychology around orange is intriguing, as it is considered “an energetic color,” according to Verywell Mind. Sports teams will use orange on their uniforms or on mascots because its mix of red and yellow expresses excitement and confidence.

While doing further research into orange and its meaning, I found that orange also is associated with spirituality. Buddhist monks wear orange to show that they have embraced a simple life and let go of material things. Their signature robes are a throwback to garments dyed with saffron and turmeric.

So if you’ve been hesitant to wear orange because of its association with Halloween or fall, it’s time to think again about orange. Its many shades—from bright coral to calming peach to burnt orange, which conjures images of fire and passion—create a compelling look in jewelry.

Here are some orange jewelry selections I saw at the Las Vegas jewelry shows. I hope just looking at these stunning gemstones makes you feel ready for summer. June 20 is the official start to this season, so it seems a fitting time to celebrate orange.