Quick note: since today is Sept 2, 2025, I’m summarizing what was seen for summer 2025 (roughly June–August 2025). Here are the top gemstone-jewelry trends from that season and how to wear/buy them.

1. Colorful, chunky gemstones — bold, saturated stones in necklaces, cuffs and rings (think amethyst, sapphire, emerald tones and bright topaz). Big, colorful strands and statement stone pieces dominated runways and street style. (harpersbazaar.com, whowhatwear.com)

2. Raw, organic and rose-cut stones — unpolished, freeform and old-fashioned cuts (rose, rose-cut, rough) that celebrate imperfection and a handmade look. Designers used raw tourmaline, rough emeralds and freeform cabochons. Great when you want a unique, artisanal feel. (mineralspak.com, thegemszones.com)

3. Ethical, sustainable and lab-grown gemstones — higher consumer demand for provenance, recycled metals and lab-grown alternatives (lab sapphires, moissanite, certified ethical stones). Retailers pushed responsible sourcing as a selling point. (thegemszones.com, blog.stuller.com)

4. Baroque / modern pearls paired with colored gems — irregular (“baroque”) pearls mixed with bright gemstones or black stones for a playful, coastal-meets-luxe look. Pearls were styled less formal and more eclectic. (blog.stuller.com, harpersbazaar.com)

5. Black gemstones & dark elegance — onyx, black diamonds and obsidian in bold cuffs, chokers and mixed pearl/black-stone combos for a sleek, modern contrast. (whowhatwear.com)

6. Pink & warm hues — pink spinel, rubellite tourmaline and pink moissanite were spotlighted as summer’s warm, feminine color accents. (blog.stuller.com)

7. Long pendant and statement necklaces — oversized pendants, long tassel and layered gemstone chains were a big styling moment for summer layering. (whowhatwear.com, kenworks.jewelry)

8. Vintage / Art Deco revival — antique-inspired cuts, milgrain, old-mine and geometric cluster settings (1920s–1970s references) saw a revival, partly influenced by high-profile vintage-style pieces. (vogue.com, elledecor.com)

9. Mixed stones and asymmetry — multi-gem combinations, mismatched earrings and asymmetrical settings (different stones per ear or stacked rings with varied gems) for a modern, personalized look. (thegemszones.com, mineralspak.com)

Styling & buying tips

• For investment pieces: prioritize provenance and certifications (ethical sourcing, lab-grown vs natural disclosure). (blog.stuller.com)
• For trend pieces: look for affordable versions (colored CZs, moissanite, recycled settings) to experiment without big spend. (harpersbazaar.com, whowhatwear.com)
• Mix textures: pair raw stones with polished metals or baroque pearls with sleek chains to balance artisanal and modern. (mineralspak.com, blog.stuller.com)

If you want, I can:

• show examples (links to current collections or photos), or
• make a short shopping list with specific gemstones and price ranges (budget, mid, splurge).