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Raw Diamond Jewelry

What comes to mind when you think of Fine Jewelry? Maybe it’s gleaming, high polished gold and silver, or brilliantly sparkling diamonds and gemstones with all of their facets precisely cut. Well, the times are changing!

 I’m sure we have all heard that it is time to “go green”, but at times it seems that traditional luxury items have missed the memo. No need to fear, all of my fine jewelry loving, environmentally conscious friends, we’ve got some hot new bling trending in the fashion world that is just right for you,  Diamonds in the raw!

            Raw or “rough” diamonds, as they are sometimes referred to, are taking the fashion world by storm. From New York to L.A., Eastern Hemisphere to Western these fascinating facet-free creations are giving fashionistas everywhere something to talk about. The idea behind this movement is part of what makes it so appealing. Raw diamond jewelry accentuates the beauty and phenomena of one of our most coveted minerals in its natural form. By using these diamonds that might have once been considered to be too included to use in many traditional pieces of jewelry, designers all over are now putting the multi colored misfits to good use, and in an extraordinary way! Not only is this new approach to jewelry in fashion proving to be incredibly environmentally friendly but they are also great conversation pieces!

            Who draws the lines between what is considered beautiful and unattractive? A Designer,  Todd Reed, was one of the first in the jewelry industry to ask this question. He began challenging the traditional norms in jewelry and fashion by pushing the envelope with his raw diamonds, recycled gold, and accidental matte finishes that show the physical history of the work that has been done on each piece. The organic beauty of these raw creations is unmatched. Each piece of jewelry is one of a kind just like each diamond that adorns the jewelry.

Raw Diamond Jewelry at Colonial Jewelers

            So if you are going for a new age look with an old world feel, environmentally conscious, or just looking for a piece that will stand out and strike up conversation in all social circles, then this trend is one that you don’t want to miss out on. Just to give you a little taste of this rock candy, here is a photo of some of the raw diamond jewelry currently showcased at our very own Colonial Jewelers in downtown Frederick, Maryland!