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15 Purple Jewels to Match Fall’s Hottest Color Trend

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Karen Dybis

By Karen Dybis | October 13, 2026

Purple is one of the most exciting color trends to come off the fall runways, and it’s showing up in jewelry in its full array of hues.

Brands including Tory Burch, Celine, and Loewe put purple front and center on their models. Vogue and InStyle say it’s the “it” girl color.

Kate Middleton recently swept us away with her date-night purple dress. And it showed up in full force in September at the 2026 Emmy Awards. There was Sarah Pidgeon—JCK’s style muse for her portrayal of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy—in her orchid Chanel slip dress. Florence Pugh stole the show in her lilac Vivienne Westwood gown. And Louisa Jacobson wore a royal purple velvet suit at the HBO Max after-party.

It is perfect as a pop of color or an all-over, color-drenching story. Let’s be honest: No jewelry designer needs an excuse to use purple in their piece. Gemstones including amethyst, tanzanite, spinel, sapphire, garnet, and kunzite all come in such juicy purple tones that any designer is wise to include them in their fall collections.

Purple also has always carried a deep meaning for all those who favor it. There is the beauty of its splendor, evoking royalty and wealth. It also speaks to wisdom, offering a feeling akin to magic because of its rarity. It also stimulates the eye, making people feel more creative and energetic.

If we haven’t yet persuaded you to put purple in your jewelry cases or in your next designs, take a look at these beauties for more inspiration.

Yael purple sapphire ring
Ring with 2.76 ct. radiant-cut lavender sapphire, 0.17 ct. t.w. tapered baguette diamonds, 1.25 cts. t.w. emerald-cut diamonds, and 0.72 ct. t.w. round diamonds in platinum, $39,464; Yael Designs
techichi purple pearls
Faceted Deadstock freshwater pearl earrings made with the Jacaranda tree in mind, price on request; El Techichi Jewelry
Aponine amethyst ring
Bonbons cabochon ring with 7.91 ct. amethyst in 18k yellow gold, price on request; Aponine
Picchiotti AMETHYST
Essentially Color amethyst pendant necklace with 49.12 ct. amethyst and round diamonds in 18k white gold, $45,875; Picchiotti
Kwit orb ring
Mood Orb ring with lavender mood quartz in 14k yellow gold, $5,595; kWit
GemologyGeek purple ring
 three-stone filigree ring with 1.40 ct. marquise lavender spinel and a match pair of oval 1.18 ct. t.w. lavender spinel accented with 0.22 ct. t.w. brilliant cut diamonds in 18k rose gold, price on request; GemologyGeek
Rumi Pendant TOKTAM
Rumi necklace with a cabochon amethyst in 18k gold, $10,265; Toktam
Pippa Small purple
Azaz pink and purple glass beaded cluster necklace on cord, $455; Pippa Small x Mohammad Twam
Artistry amethyst pendant
Necklace with 6.25 ct. fantasy-cut amethyst and 0.19 ct. t.w. round full-cut diamonds in 14k yellow gold on 16- to 18-inch necklace, $2,870; Artistry Ltd.
Oscar Heyman purple
Pink and purple sapphire and diamond earrings in 18k gold, $76,000; Oscar Heyman
Monica Kosann purple
Token of Luck mismatched earrings with freshwater pearls, emerald, and sapphires, $10,665; Monica Rich Kosann
Kendra Scott purple
Daphne crystal frame gold drop earrings with bronze-veined purple amethyst with CZ accents in 14k yellow gold over brass, $65; Kendra Scott
CRISLU amethyst Ring
Three-stone amythst ring in 18k gold, price on request; Crislu
Jyes purple sapphire earrings
Earrings with 2.1 cts. t.w. pear-shape purple sapphires and 1.53 cts. t.w. brilliant-cut diamonds, price on request; Jye’s

Top: Lauren necklace with 1.3 ct. emerald-cut natural amethyst with 35 round and 23 baguette diamonds in 14k yellow gold, $6,880; Corielle 

Karen Dybis

By: Karen Dybis

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