A color combo not just for Independence Day

The stars and stripes may be synonymous with the United States, but its flag’s colors of red, white, and blue are shared among a number of other countries. More precisely, there are 36 flags flying that trio of colors, including France, the U.K., Puerto Rico, Iceland, Cuba, and others. The trifecta is also wonderfully reminiscent of summer’s nautical trend (or shall I say mainstay—can anyone really tire of Breton stripes?). It’s no wonder you see the pairing of ruby, sapphire, and diamond so often. So, yes, I hope your store is dressed with a patriotic showcase for this Fourth of July holiday, and I hope you do send a few more pieces like these out the door. Timely? Yes. But red, white, and blue lives on long after the fireworks have popped and the barbecue has been devoured—it’s a combination for all ages, seasons, and for everyone all over the globe.

(Pictured above: Skull ring in 18k with diamonds and sapphires, price on request; Lydia Courteille)

Ring in platinum with 8.05 ct. pink tourmaline, 1.2 cts. t.w. sapphires, and 2.05 cts. t.w. diamonds, $39,000; Jack Kelége

 

Earrings in platinum with 10.65 cts. t.w. sapphires, 3.42 cts. t.w. spinels, and 0.91 ct. t.w. diamonds, $105,000; Oscar Heyman

 

American Glamour bracelet in 18k white gold with 34.35 cts. t.w. Pigeon Blood rubies, 42.03 cts. t.w. Royal Blue sapphires, and 1.97 cts. t.w. diamonds, $117,700; Robert Procop

 

 

Flower ring in sterling silver with 2.9 cts. t.w. garnet, 2.2 cts. t.w. iolite, and CZ, $25; Allure Jewelry

 

Aurora pendant in yellow gold with 2.65 cts. t.w. white sapphires, 0.76 ct. t.w. aquamarines, 0.45 ct. t.w. pink tourmalines, and 0.75 ct. t.w. diamonds, $6,600; Ayva Jewelry

 

Lumieré collection ring in 14k rose gold with Sleeping Beauty turquoise, pink tourmaline, and 0.11 ct. t.w. diamonds, $4,807; Kabana

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