The Pantone Fall 2014 Fashion Color Report serves as an overview of designers’ color choices in new clothing collections. The colors are important for jewelers to know so they can help customers successfully color-block accessories. Here are five ways to color-block with Pantone’s Cypress.
PANTONE 18-0322 Cypress
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Cypress is a “majestic and powerful green; indicative of its name, this shade has a towering presence and serves as a stunning perennial,” according to Pantone.
1. Apply a pop of red or purple to Cypress–colored garments for a complementary color effect.
Pendant necklace in sterling marcasite with an amethyst and white mother-of-pearl doublet by MARC Jewelry
Dress by Barbara Tfank
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2. Enhance a print by accessorizing with a Cypress-colored jewel.
Earrings in 18k gold and silver with 29.15 cts. t.w. chrome diopsides and 1.34 cts. t.w. diamonds, $6,938; ZDNY & Co.
3. Keep Cypress outfits understated with a neutral like gold or silver.
Name necklace in 14k gold with 0.09 ct. t.w. diamonds, $985; EF Collection
Outfit by Christian Siriani
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4. Create an analogous color scheme by pairing a blue with Cypress.
Pauline ring in 14k white gold with 4.4 ct. London blue topaz, 0.72 ct. round-shape London blue topaz, 0.25 ct. t.w. diamonds, and 0.06 ct. t.w. blue sapphires, $3,060; Jane Taylor
5. Pair Cypress hues with white for a crisp, modern look.
Earrings in 22k gold with white topaz, $2,255; Stephanie Albertson
Garment by Tia Cibani
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