{"id":145002,"date":"2024-05-24T13:14:53","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T13:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/?p=145002"},"modified":"2024-06-26T16:43:18","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T16:43:18","slug":"opaque-gems-intensity-of-color-creates-crisp-fresh-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/opaque-gems-intensity-of-color-creates-crisp-fresh-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Opaque Gems \u2013 Intensity of Color Creates Crisp, Fresh Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Many traditional gemstones that we all know and love are translucent, often with light reflecting beautifully and passing through faceted surfaces, creating brilliance and sparkle. But other gems have a different type of appeal. Opaque gems such as lapis, coral, jadeite, opal, and chalcedony offer intense deep colors and smooth surfaces that inspire the designers at PICCHIOTTI to think outside the box.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cI have always been attracted to precious gemstones, but lately, I find my passion growing for opaque gems, as well,\u201d says Guiseppe Picchiotti, Founder and lead designer at PICCHIOTTI. \u201cThe intensity of color is striking, setting a very different tone and a contemporary feel for our Xpandable<span class=\"s1\">\u2122\ufe0f<\/span> and Reversible designs. After five decades of brilliance, we are now exploring the absence of brilliance\u2026 the versatile beauty of stones without any sparkle at all. It\u2019s fun to pair them with a sprinkle of diamonds or with the shimmer of gold. The look is still very classic but also very true to our color heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lapis Lazuli \u2013 The Intoxicating Allure of Opaque Deep Blue<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_8906\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8906\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02_PICC_MAY_OPAQUE_Lapis-squashed-1100x1100-1.jpg\" alt=\"Left to right \u2013 PICCHIOTTI Xpandable Reversible Lapis, Diamond and Black Ceramic bracelet, Ralph Lauren S\/S \u201924, PICCHIOTTI Xpandable \u201cGlee\u201d bracelet, PICCHIOTTI Xpandable 8158 Lapis and Diamond bracelet \" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"s1\">Left to right \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/2303\/\"><span class=\"s2\">PICCHIOTTI Xpandable Reversible Lapis, Diamond and Black Ceramic bracelet<\/span><\/a>, Ralph Lauren S\/S \u201924, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/3715\/\"><span class=\"s3\">PICCHIOTTI Xpandable \u201cGlee\u201d bracelet<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1414\/\"><span class=\"s2\">PICCHIOTTI Xpandable 8158 Lapis and Diamond bracelet<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">Associated for centuries with royalty, the deep blue hue of lapis lazuli can trace its history back to ancient times. Cleopatra herself wore lapis lazuli in her jewelry but also crushed it to create her striking blue eye shadow. Also called lapis, the stone is associated with high ideals like strength and courage, as well as wisdom and truth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">PICCHIOTTI has been using lapis to create a more subdued look for lovers of blue. Unlike sapphires, the other beloved deep blue gem, lapis has a more casual vibe and can be worn every day with a wide variety of outfits. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/catalogo\/alta-gioielleria\/picchiotti\/xpandable%E2%84%A2\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Xpandable collection<\/span><\/a> offers two Lapis bracelets \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1414\/\"><span class=\"s1\">the 8158<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/3716\/\"><span class=\"s2\">the Glee bracelet<\/span><\/a><span class=\"s3\">.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1414\/\"><span class=\"s1\">The 8158<\/span><\/a> has the architectural and geometric inspiration that PICCHIOTTI is known for, with planes of flat lapis rectangles intersecting with diamond bridges in 18K rose gold. The Glee lapis bracelet features repetitive round forms alternating between diamonds and deeply blue lapis, in the warmth of an 18K gold bracelet. For those wanting the versatility of with or without diamonds, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/2303\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Reversible Xpandable Lapis bracelet<\/span><\/a> features onyx and diamonds on one side for a dressier look and solid blue lapis on the other for a more casual appeal.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Gem Ceramic \u2013 Unlimited Options of Durable Color<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_8907\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8907\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03_PICC_MAY_OPAQUE_Ceramic-squashed-1100x1100-1.jpg\" alt=\"Clockwise from upper left \u2013 PICCHIOTTI Gem Ceramic Sapphire earrings, PICCHIOTTI turquoise hued gem ceramic, gold, and diamond necklace, PICCHIOTTI Gem Ceramic Xpandable bracelet, PICCHIOTTI Xpandable Fashion Gems bracelet, Pedro Palmas S\/S \u201925 (Spotlight Launchmetrics)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8907\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Clockwise from upper left \u2013 <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/2312\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Gem Ceramic Sapphire earrings<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/3716\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI turquoise hued gem ceramic, gold, and diamond necklace<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/3417\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Gem Ceramic Xpandable bracelet<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1373\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Xpandable Fashion Gems bracelet<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, Pedro Palmas S\/S \u201925 (Spotlight Launchmetrics)<\/i><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">In PICCHIOTTI\u2019s new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/catalogo\/alta-gioielleria\/picchiotti\/fine-jewelry\/gem-ceramics\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Gem Ceramic collection<\/span><\/a>, glossy colored ceramic is paired with opaque gemstones and embellished with round or emerald cut diamonds. This new gem ceramic is a high-tech innovation that includes titanium carbide, a natural organic and non-metallic substance that is very strong. When this titanium infused ceramic is polished, it become incredibly shiny and smooth. This hypoallergenic ceramic can be inlaid with gold or set with gemstones. The new technology was previously unavailable, but now the sleek look of this \u201cgem ceramic\u201d gives fine jewelry a contemporary vibe. It can be colored in a vast array of hues, and it also comes in different textures. As world leaders in the realm of colored gemstones jewelry, PICCHIOTTI became intrigued by this new material and has launched an entire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/catalogo\/alta-gioielleria\/picchiotti\/fine-jewelry\/gem-ceramics\/\"><span class=\"s1\">collection in gem ceramic<\/span><\/a> that features beautiful use of ceramic combined with diamonds and gemstones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">What started as an experiment has grown into an incredible assortment of designs. PICCHIOTTI is fusing the past and present with new gem ceramic styles inspired by Art Deco architectural elements. The Gem Ceramic Art Deco bracelet has been created with turquoise in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/3417\/\"><span class=\"s1\">black ceramic and white gold<\/span><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1921\/\"><span class=\"s1\">white ceramic and rose gold<\/span><\/a>, as well as with the bright pop of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1920\/\"><span class=\"s1\">crimson in precious coral<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The white ceramic also creates a crisp clean fashion appeal, especially as monochrome white practically dominated the seasonal runways for spring\/summer this year. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1373\/\"><span class=\"s1\">white ceramic and rose gold bracelet<\/span><\/a> featured above will become a go-to in a fine jewelry wardrobe whenever a pop of bright white is required. The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/2301\/\"><span class=\"s1\"> Reversible black and white ceramic bracelet<\/span><\/a> is also a new classic, easily converting from the dressy black and diamond accessory to a pure white style for a standard white blouse or an ivory blazer. The white ceramic can also be inlaid with gold in a kind of <i>trompe l\u2019oiel<\/i> aesthetic as in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/2312\/\"><span class=\"s1\">sapphire earrings shown above<\/span><\/a>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The white is also featured in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/3695\/\"><span class=\"s1\">link bracelet<\/span><\/a> and necklace, as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/3697\/\"><span class=\"s1\">black<\/span><\/a> and<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/3696\/\"><span class=\"s1\">turquoise colored ceramic<\/span><\/a> shown above \u2026 easy wear pieces that feel casual and contemporary, yet refined.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Coral \u2013 The Crimson Beauty from the Sea<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_8908\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8908\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04_PICC_MAY_OPAQUE_Coral-squashed-1100x1100-1.jpg\" alt=\"Clockwise from upper left \u2013 PICCHIOTTI Xpandable The 8158 Coral bracelet, PICCHIOTTI Coral Art Deco necklace, model wearing PICCHIOTTI coral necklace and earrings, PICCHIOTTI Xpandable Reversible bracelet, PICCHIOTTI Perfect Harmony Coral ring, Hermes S\/S \u201923 (Spotlight Launchmetrics)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8908\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Clockwise from upper left \u2013 <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1417\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Xpandable The 8158 Coral bracelet<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1538\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Coral Art Deco necklace<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, model wearing PICCHIOTTI coral <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1538\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>necklace<\/i><\/span><\/a><i> and <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1626\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>earrings<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/2238\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Xpandable Reversible bracelet<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1889\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Perfect Harmony Coral ring<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, Hermes S\/S \u201923 (Spotlight Launchmetrics)<\/i><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">Coral is another opaque stone that has been used in fine jewelry and decorative arts for thousands of years.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>In ancient Rome, coral was believed to be an amulet, a protective stone to ward off evil. Given its deep sea origin, our fascination with the beauty and allure of coral is well-founded. PICCHIOTTI embraces coral specifically for the vibrant nature of its orange-red hue. Coral beads join with onyx and diamonds in 18K rose gold to form a beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1538\/\"><span class=\"s1\">short statement necklace<\/span><\/a>. Available with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1626\/\"><span class=\"s1\">matching earrings<\/span><\/a>, this pop of color will endure for lifetimes and become a cherished heirloom when passed down to future generations. That is part of the value of coral \u2013 that it retains that lovely intense color forever. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1889\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Perfect Harmony ring<\/span><\/a> brings that exciting color to a yin-yang ring with diamonds and 18K rose gold.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Coral is also perfectly paired with white and white diamonds. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/2238\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Reversible coral and white ceramic bracelet<\/span><\/a> offers two summer-fresh styles in one, as the bracelet easily expands and contracts for a perfect fit and gently flips over when turned to reveal the alternate style. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1417\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Coral 8158 Xpandable bracelet<\/span><\/a> also offers a racecar jolt of exciting color in a refined and tasteful geometric pattern with just the right hint of sparkle in the diamonds. PICCHIOTTI also offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1421\/\"><span class=\"s1\">alternate versions with a little less color<\/span><\/a> as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1427\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Xpandable coral ring options<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Turquoise \u2013<\/b> <b>The Baby Blue of Gems<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_8909\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8909\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8909\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/05_PICC_MAY_OPAQUE_Turquoise-squashed-1100x1100-1.jpg\" alt=\"Left to right \u2013 PICCHIOTTI Xpandable The 8158 Turquoise bracelet, PICCHIOTTI Xpandable Glee bracelet, PICCHIOTTI Xpandable Turquoise and Diamond ring, Stella McCartney S\/S \u201923 (Spotlight Launchmetrics), PICCHIOTTI Turquoise and Diamond earrings\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Left to right \u2013 <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1420\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Xpandable The 8158 Turquoise bracelet<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/3717\/\"><span class=\"s3\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Xpandable Glee bracelet<\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><i>,<\/i><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><i> <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1386\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Xpandable Turquoise and Diamond ring<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, Stella McCartney S\/S \u201923 (Spotlight Launchmetrics), <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1561\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Turquoise and Diamond earrings<\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">Where coral is the gem of the sea, turquoise is the celebration of the sky. Beloved for its baby blue hues, the allure of turquoise goes beyond its various light blue color tones. The stone was thought to represent and reflect the heavens and grant protection as well as joy and delight. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americangemsociety.org\/birthstones\/december-birthstones\/history-of-turquoise\/#:~:text=History%2520of%2520Turquoise&amp;text=The%2520earliest%2520evidence%2520of%2520turquoise,and%2520carved%2520it%2520into%2520scarabs.\"><span class=\"s1\">American Gem Society,<\/span><\/a> the earliest use of turquoise in jewelry dates back to 3000 BCE in jewelry found in ancient Egyptian tombs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Today, turquoise is no longer restricted to summertime. While it is gorgeous with suntanned skin and those white after Memorial Day fashions, this lovely blue gem is now worn year-round by the fashion elite. PICCHIOTTI celebrates turquoise in a number of designs, sculpting its energetic hue with elegance and grace. Turquoise pairs perfectly with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1386\/\"><span class=\"s1\">rose<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1867\/\"><span class=\"s1\">yellow<\/span><\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1561\/\"><span class=\"s1\">white gold<\/span><\/a> and is featured in a variety of PICCHIOTTI <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1420\/\"><span class=\"s1\">bracelets<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1561\/\"><span class=\"s1\">earrings<\/span><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1386\/\"><span class=\"s1\">rings<\/span><\/a>. Unlike faceted blue sapphires, the opaque and smooth sheen of turquoise feels more playful, perfect for today\u2019s casual on-the-go lifestyles.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Onyx \u2013 The Rebellious Intensity of Black<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_8910\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8910\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/06_PICC_MAY_OPAQUE_Onyx-squashed-1100x1100-1.jpg\" alt=\"Clockwise from upper left \u2013 PICCHIOTTI Art Deco earrings, Valentino S\/S \u201923 (Spotlight Launchmetrics), PICCHIOTTI Xpandable Fashion Gems ring, PICCHIOTTI Xpandable \u201cThe 8158\u201d Onyx and Diamond bracelet, PICCHIOTTI Snail Brooch\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8910\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Clockwise from upper left \u2013 <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1856\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Art Deco earrings<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, Valentino S\/S \u201923 (Spotlight Launchmetrics), <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1387\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Xpandable Fashion Gems ring<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1419\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Xpandable \u201cThe 8158\u201d Onyx and Diamond bracelet<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1646\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Snail Brooch<\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">Black is one of fashion\u2019s forever classics. From the \u201clittle black dress\u201d to the \u201cblack tie\u201d attire, the dark intensity of black has been celebrated on runways since they were invented. Onyx is the gem world\u2019s classic black. The stone is a version of chalcedony and presents with a deep black hue. It creates the perfect black and white combo when designed with diamonds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cHaving celebrated color for so much of my life and in so many of my jewelry designs, I sometimes like the mix things up with onyx,\u201d says Giuseppe. \u201cBlack is radical shift for us and every now and again, a long-time heritage brand needs to think outside the box. The sharpness of black appeals to me and it offsets diamonds beautifully! It always feels a little rebellious to design with onyx, and I enjoy that feeling!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">PICCHIOTTI almost always accents its onyx designs with clear white diamonds. The contrasting opposites are used to create everything from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1387\/\"><span class=\"s1\">innovative Xpandable rings<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1856\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Art Deco inspired earrings<\/span><\/a> to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1888\/\"><span class=\"s1\">yin-yang harmony statement ring<\/span><\/a> or charming life-like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1646\/\"><span class=\"s1\">snail brooch<\/span><\/a>. The rebellious fun of black in a fine jewelry wardrobe cannot be understated \u2013 it has the edgy vibe of rock star jewelry. Enjoy it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you are a lover of color and have a fine jewelry wardrobe full of pristine red rubies and royal blue sapphires or verdant emeralds, consider adding some opaque gems into the mix. The intensity of color and smooth surfaces create a crisp style that resonates with a fresh and innovative flair. Embrace the colors you love and turn some heads while you\u2019re at it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Feature image at top \u2013 clockwise from left \u2013 <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/catalogo\/alta-gioielleria\/picchiotti\/reversible\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Reversible pendant necklace<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, model wearing <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1920\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Gem Ceramic cuff bracelet<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, PICCHIOTTI Perfect Harmony rings in <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1867\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>Turquoise<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1888\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>Onyx<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1889\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>Coral<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/product\/1626\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>PICCHIOTTI Art Deco Essentially Color earrings<\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><i>If you liked this, you might also like:<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/designing-with-precious-gemstones-how-picchiotti-creates-luxury-in-color\/\"><i>Designing with Precious Gemstones \u2013 How PICCHIOTTI Creates Luxury in Color<\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/warming-trend-the-resurgence-of-yellow-gold-in-fashion\/\"><i>Warming Trend \u2013 The Resurgence of Yellow Gold in Fashion<\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/colorful-geometry-21st-century-cocktail-rings\/\"><i>Colorful Geometry \u2013 21<\/i><span class=\"s4\"><i><sup>st<\/sup><\/i><\/span><i> Century Cocktail Rings<\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/en\/vintage-inspired-jewelry-design-past-meets-present\/\"><i>Vintage Inspired Jewelry Design<\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ep-dowloand-pdf-wrapper\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.picchiotti.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PICC-BLOG-33-OPAQUE-GEMS-052424.pdf\" class=\"ep-dowloand-pdf-link\"><div class=\"ep-dowloand-pdf-inner\"><p class=\"ep-dowload-text\">DOWNLOAD AS PDF<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many traditional gemstones that we all know and love are translucent, often with light reflecting beautifully and passing through faceted surfaces, creating brilliance and sparkle. But other gems have a different type of appeal. 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