Ethereal Jewelry

Ethereal jewelry combines soft sophistication with feelings of romance, mysticism and innocence. Read on to learn more about this dreamy jewelry trend.

Colors

The ethereal look finds its roots in other aesthetics, mainly romanticism, and combines them with a youthful sense of wonder, innocence and joy. This combination lends itself to a dreamy color palette with shades of pink, red and purple. Use pastel hues for a softer, delicate feel or create with vibrant, saturated colors to give designs an air of mystery and passion. No matter the vibrancy, these colors are most often paired with gold chain and findings to add a warm glow.

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Materials

Ethereal jewelry can be created with all kinds of materials. The most popular are crystal beads and drops, giving designs a stunning sparkle. To make designs appear soft and delicate, use thin chain to attach charms, crystals or other elements. Another popular design element is pearls, either in their natural form or colorful crystal pearls that match the color scheme. These materials ultimately lend themselves to designs that celebrate the beauty and romance of the unknown.

The Look

Ethereal jewelry utilizes hearts, butterflies, flowers, moons, stars and other traditionally cute shapes. Designs often feature classic feminine silhouettes and styles that fall under the minimalist jewelry trend, including small pendant clusters and chains that gently drape from the neck. Collar-length necklaces and shoulder-dusting earrings are most popular, while hair accessories and charm bracelets are a close second.