Nearly Naked: Gemstoneless Jewels That Still Make an Impression

These designs prove you don’t need gemstones to be beautiful

No feature of any given jewel elicits the same response from people quite like a gemstone: be it a major diamond, a rare gem, a pairing or group of gemstones. It’s a natural response to be so taken by the beauty nature has given us (maybe with a little help from man, in terms of cut or treatment, but you know what I mean). But that’s why I think it’s all the more amazing when jewelry can stun a person sans gemstones. Said pieces might not get quite the same reaction as, say, a 15 ct. diamond ring (nor will it require a bodyguard at a red carpet event or elsewhere), but those with a keen eye will quickly be able to summon an appreciation for its artful detail, its ability to stand out with no help from the entrancing glitter or color of a stone. Pieces like these ones make their mark solely through a clever use of metal, from contrasting pairings to cutouts, textures, and finishes. Ideal for everyday wear and also wonderful for gifting, these jewels will appeal to a wide range of audiences.