Colore: The Beauty of Color

Color is often what first draws the eye to a piece of jewelry. At times, it is the quiet intensity of a single gemstone. Other times, it is an unexpected combination of shades, or the way a stone changes the moment it is placed against gold.

This is the idea behind Colore, the Via Orefici world devoted to jewelry in which color plays an expressive role.

Choosing a Gemstone

Gemstones have technical characteristics that matter, but specifications don’t tell us everything about their beauty. Color, brilliance, cut and proportion all affect the way we see a stone. Natural gemstones also have individual variations that give them character.

Two stones that sound very similar on paper can look completely different when you put them side by side. Choosing a gemstone is ultimately a visual decision.

Color and Gold

A gemstone doesn’t exist in isolation once it becomes part of a jewel. The color of the gold, the proportions of the setting and the other stones around it can change the way we perceive it. I particularly like the relationship between colored gemstones and yellow gold. There is a warmth to it that can make color feel richer and more alive, and sometimes the most interesting combinations aren’t the most obvious ones.

The Colore Point of View

Colore is not defined by a single gemstone. Emerald, amethyst, tourmaline, topaz, and other natural stones each bring a distinct personality to a piece. What connects the jewelry in this collection is the rich presence of color and the unique character it lends to the overall design. 

Within the world of Colore, every jewel is envisioned as a whole. The gemstone matters, but so do the hue of the gold, the balance of the proportions, and the relationship between the shades. The colors are chosen to feel sophisticated, yet entirely effortless, there is a sense of pure pleasure in wearing them.

Because sometimes, the reason to choose a jewel is very simple: we simply love the color.