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Dangle earrings, brooches and pearls: jewelry trends AW22/23

Chandelier-style dangling earrings, pearls revisited in a contemporary sauce, brooches and cameos. The fall-winter 2022/23 fashion jewelry trends outlines a panorama of eclectic trends, bold reinterpretations and a desire to dare. Read on to learn more.

Drop earrings: what the jewelry trends say

Large, opulent, rich in detail and often super luminos: dangling earrings, elegant or unpredictable, dominate the season in the form of maxi hoops, sculptures, stilettos or chains. For brands focusing on earrings, pearls and crystals become the main ingredients of brilliant and luxurious proposals. Of course, although in the background there is no shortage of lobe earrings, which in turn acquire out-of-the-box shapes and sizes. While the dominant trend is distinctive dangling earrings, the AW22/23 collections focus on important bijoux concepts with obvious and unembarrassed personalities.

Pearl necklace: the revival of a classic

The traditional pearl necklace never ceases to fascinate, and for this season it is reinterpreted in a contemporary key, updating its shapes and changing its purpose: in fact, from being a typical female accessory, this iconic piece of jewelry is also presented in the unprecedented and daring men’s pearl necklace format.Whether double strand, chocker or torchon, pearl necklaces are back in the limelight to complete the most extravagant outfits with a sophisticated touch.

Band or stone rings: a treasure on your finger

Multiple, concatenated or cocktail rings, AW22/23 rings stand out for their brilliance and out-of-the-ordinary volumes. Fully in keeping with the season’s palette, one of the trendiest proposals is the emerald ring, which echoes the shades of lush greens seen on the catwalk.Also making an appearance among the wide-band rings is the very special cameo ring, to be shown off to complete a contemporary look or worn exposed over a glove.

Rigid bracelet: maxi or extralight

Extralight or bold, rigid bracelets tower over garments by presenting themselves overbearingly above the long sleeve, like proud fashion statements. It is the triumph of the gold rigid bracelet, which dresses luxury wrists with gala charm throughout the day.

Brooch: gold, fabric, pearls or stones?

The brooch made of gold, fabric or innovative materials makes a statement on the most sought-after outfits. Large and showy, the season’s proposals are inspired by the grandeur of the most aristocratic antique gold brooches and revisit their influence by focusing on bold volumes and materiality.

Jewelry trends: choose them pre-loved

In the catalog of pre-loved jewelry selected by Ledial you will find many precious proposals perfectly in line with the season’s trends: look for an emerald ring, a real pearl necklace, a set of wide band rings with diamonds or long dangling earrings full of character. Don’t miss our proposals: browse the availability catalog now by clicking here.

Unisex jewelry: the irresistible genderless appeal

Unisex jewelry and its growing popularity fit perfectly into the new fashion trends that are launching increasingly transversal proposals. Inspired by contaminations between masculine and feminine and the advent of true hybrid or gender-free styles. In the panorama of inclusive jewelry, it is materials and design that make the difference. Style is lightened from the most obsolete limits and invites us to experiment with boldness and lightness.

In this article we outline the most popular no-gender jewelry, designed to be freely interpreted by anyone who chooses to wear it.

Unisex jewelry: the advent of the no-gender

With the rejection of the traditional distinction between men’s jewelry and women’s jewelry, the latest trends from the fashion world are also sweeping the jewelry industry by promoting unisex rings, earrings, and bracelets designed to respond to the individual’s fancy rather than his or her gender.

This transformation is moving along two different paths. On the one hand, we observe an increase in the popularity of traditional unisex jewelry; on the other hand, we are witnessing an evolution of tastes that is pushing consumers to ignore and gender divisions that would dictate. For example, that floral shapes are a female prerogative and that accessories such as chevalier rings are worn exclusively by men.

Below we explore the characteristics of the currently most popular unisex and no-gender jewelry:

Unisex bracelets

While unisex bracelets for couples (such as unisex bracelets for engraving) are nothing new, this season we are seeing an unprecedented no-gender interpretation of designs that in the past were considered typically feminine. Case in point? The unisex tennis bracelet, which is now also being employed to add brightness to men’s looks. A similar path is being taken by bangles, which in the unisex rigid bracelet version can also be worn by men who like to impress with sophisticated and unconventional looks.

Unisex Rings

From the classic unisex band rings already worn by couples who like to sport the same piece of jewelry. Today we are witnessing a shift to unisex silver rings that appeal to no-gender or genderfluid fashion lovers: this is the case with chevalier rings, which after an initial comeback in men’s fashion are also tempting lovers of important jewelry with an original character.

Unisex necklaces

Again, the watchword here is “contamination”: men’s and unisex necklaces inspired by the looks of rock stars are making their way into women’s outfits, while men’s fashion is being tempted by bright and anything but minimalist jewelry such as the choker-sized unisex gold necklace or the necklace inspired by old-fashioned feminine elegance.

Unisex earrings

Of course, earrings do not escape the no-gender wave. The most representative appropriation is undoubtedly that of the stitch light, which from being a typically feminine accessory is beginning to make its way onto men’s earlobes.

Want to revamp your jewelry box with no-gender or genderfree jewelry? Ledial offers a wide selection of unisex jewelry ranging from tennis bracelets to necklaces, chevalier rings to spotlight earrings. Discover it now by clicking here.

Ring sizes: how to choose the right one

Measuring rings and gifts or impulse buys don’t seem to go together, but with Ledial you can easily find out what the right size is to surprise someone you love with a piece of jewelry that fits perfectly right away or to give yourself a ring you’ll never want to take off. Read on to find out how to measure a ring easily and effectively.

Ring sizes: which to choose?

Women’s and men’s ring sizes can present a difficulty when you have identified the perfect piece of jewelry but cannot figure out exactly which size may be best. Let’s start with a very important concept: ring fit, in part, is subjective. This means that, depending on preference, a person might choose to wear a ring that is slightly large or slightly tight. The easiest solution, consequently, is to bring along a habitually worn ring (possibly of similar shape and thickness to the jewelry you intend to buy) to make a simple comparison.

When this isn’t possible, however, some useful suggestions can still be put into practice that can make the choice much easier and more exact.

Men’s and women’s ring sizes: all hands and rings are not the same!

To correctly choose a ring we must always remember that not a single hand is identical to the other, including when those hands belong to the same person: the dominant hand, for example, generally has larger fingers than the other one. For this reason, a ring that is usually worn on a finger of the right hand may not fit on the same finger of the left hand. With the changing seasons and temperatures, moreover, it is possible that the thickness of the fingers will also vary considerably-that is why the size of a summer ring and a winter ring might be different.

Even the model and style of the ring are decisive in choosing the correct size. In fact, rings of the same size but different types may fit the finger slightly differently. For example, it is preferable that a band style be at least one size larger than a thin shank ring.

Remember: your ring should be snug enough not to fall off and loose enough to slip over the knuckle. If you hesitate between two sizes, always choose the larger one!

Men’s and women’s ring sizes: some cautions not to get it wrong!

Is your hand too cold or too hot? You may get an inaccurate reading when you measure the diameter of the ring size!

Your fingers are at least half a size smaller when your hand is too cold and larger when it is too warm. Measure your finger preferably at the end of the day and repeat the measurement 3 to 4 times to eliminate erroneous results.

If the knuckle is larger than the base of the finger, measure both the knuckle and the base of the finger and select the larger size between the two.

Also remember that if you purchase a larger ring because of a large knuckle, it may happen that the ring will spin. In such cases request a consultation directly from us! We have the solution to fit any ring to size! How? By adding small dots that hold it in place. This way you won’t have to give up that ring you really like but isn’t the right size!

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Ring size guide: find out how to measure!

If to find out the size of a ring that is already in our possession it is enough to measure its diameter with a ruler, to get the right size from the circumference of the finger it is necessary to use a dressmaker’s tape measure and compare the result obtained with the ring sizes in cm that characterize the different sizes available.

Here’s how to do it:

How to take the measurement of a ring: if you already own a ring that fits you perfectly, the easiest thing is to arm yourself with a ruler and measure its inner diameter, that is, the maximum width of the circle, by connecting any point on the ring with the one that is exactly on the opposite side.
How to measure finger by ring: in this case, to identify your size from scratch you will need to gently wrap your finger (without squeezing!) with a soft tape measure and consult a standard ring size chart such as the one below.
Another method for finding out the right ring size: this time through the use of a thread! Take a thread and wrap it around the finger whose size you want to know. Draw a line where the thread joins using a pencil or pen. Unwind the thread and measure the length between the two points using a ruler.

Use this chart to find out your size and convert Italian measurement to French measurement:

Sizes		Ring sizes in cm
Italian	French	Interior diameter	Circumference
7	47	1,49	4,7
8	48	1,53	4,8
9	49	1,56	4,9
10	50	1,6	5,02
11	51	1,62	5,09
12	52	1,65	5,18
13	53	1,68	5,28
14	54	1,72	5,4
15	55	1,74	5,46
16	56	1,78	5,59
17	57	1,81	5,68
18	58	1,85	5,81
19	59	1,88	5,9
20	60	1,92	6,03
21	61	1,95	6,12
22	62	1,98	6,22
23	63	2	6,28
24	64	2,04	6,41
25	65	2,06	6,47
26	66	2,1	6,59
27	67	2,12	6,66
28	68	2,15	6,75
29	69	2,19	6,88
30	70	2,22	6,97

Now that you’ve discovered how to measure a ring, do you think rings, sizes and measurements have no more secrets for you? Click here to explore our showcase and find your next favorite piece of jewelry now!

Investment gold: why buy it now

The physical gold is the “safe haven asset” par excellence, and in a period of strong social and political instability as the one we are living, it is important to know how to recognize the value. Discover with us why investing in gold is simple and profitable and can generate important positive effects on the economic well-being of your family.

Gold quotation: how does it work?

In March 2022, the value of gold reached an all-time high with a gold price per gram of over 60 euros and then recovered to 56 euros. Only three years ago, the most optimistic analysts did not dare to venture higher numbers than 1400 dollars per ounce, a figure largely exceeded by the current 1900 dollars.

The value of gold, therefore, is not fixed: what determines it is its demand, which is closely linked to the “safe haven” nature of this metal and tends to rise whenever political, economic or social crises occur. At the financial level, moreover, the gold quotation per gram is affected by the trend of the American dollar. The reference currency for the purchase and sale of this metal of excellence. The relationship between the two values is inversely proportional. When the power of the dollar goes up, the price of gold goes down (and vice versa).

Gold investment: why choose it?

As anticipated at the outset, the salient features of this moment in history strongly urge us to invest in gold although this type of asset tends to be favorable even in periods of less uncertainty. Here are five key reasons why everyone should consider investing in gold:

Gold protects against inflation

Historically used as a monetary reserve, gold is portable and divisible. Indestructible, recognizable and usable as a form of payment, this unique metal has proven to maintain its value in times of crisis as well as in times of prosperity.

Gold is the most solid of the safe haven assets

Throughout history (including recent history), national currencies have been victims of major fluctuations influenced by politics. Investing in gold, as a result, means sheltering your capital from severe fluctuations that could result in large losses.

Gold has high liquidity

Gold is one of the most easily spendable economic assets in the world. Sellable 24/24h in every part of the globe, it differs significantly from most other types of investment.

This metal allows you to diversify your portfolio

Gold lends itself to any style of investment, from the most cautious to the most aggressive. Its inverse correlation with the performance of stocks and bonds, moreover, means that those who also invest in gold can keep a portion of their investments safe from possible precipitation.

Exemption from VAT and no obligation to make a declaration

In Italy, private citizens are free to purchase physical gold for investment with exemption from VAT and have no obligation to declare until a resale takes place.

Where to buy investment gold?

To invest in physical gold you will need to deal with a Professional Gold Operator (OPO), the only professional with the necessary licenses to sell gold bars and coins. To consult the list you can click here.

For more than ten years, Ledial has been authorized by the Bank of Italy. Ledial is able to offer the best market conditions combined with an extremely professional consulting service. And if you want to resell your ingots, Ledial guarantees the repurchase with immediate credit. You can choose the ingot that best suits your needs: from 5 g up to 1 kg. Would you like to know how much gold costs per gram today? Check out our real-time gold price by clicking here.

Amethyst and sapphire: the precious stones of Pantone color 2022

The color of the year created by Panton for 2022 is 17-3938 Very Peri, a periwinkle blue with a touch of red. The result is a purplish blue that radiates dynamism, creativity and a desire to enter a welcoming and bright future. That confers wisdom and the red infuses a charge of energy, these are the qualities needed to face the new year well.

In the landscape of gold jewelry with gemstones, the race for new color results in a powerful return to prominence of timelessly elegant blue-violet gems like amethyst and sapphire. To these are added the original shades of blue iolite and tanzanite.

Whether it’s white gold earrings, an artistic necklace or a yellow gold ring, sapphire and amethyst will not be missed in your jewelry box.

Sapphire: meaning and features

Blue sapphire is the most popular and sought after variety of corundum. This magnificent stone is similar in composition to ruby. Its hues can vary from a refined pale blue to an intense deep blue, and if the inclusions present in the gem are chromium. The color veers towards indigo, very close to the panton color of the year 2022. These are the sapphires native to Sri Lanka with the typical purplish blue tone.

In addition, jewelry such as sapphire earrings or a ring with sapphire (perhaps a wonderful sapphire and diamond ring) lend themselves to be worn every day in serenity: the high hardness of the gem, in fact, is equal to 9 on the Mohs scale (10 is the maximum value and represents that of the diamond) and gives the stone a remarkable strength. Often chosen as a talisman, sapphire is associated to purity, lively intellect, spiritual research and the ability to see beyond appearances. Consequently, a sapphire necklace can be a meaningful and exciting gift: a true statement of esteem.

Amethyst: meaning and features

Amethyst, a highly valued stone since ancient times, is a beautiful purplish quartz associated with nobility, protection, pure love and sincerity of emotions. Its color can range from a pale lilac to a deep purple with rich purple hues. Since crystal study suggests that this stone can help in freeing us from headaches, swelling and stress, precious accessories such as an amethyst ring or amethyst earrings are an invitation to take care of your physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Tanzanite: a stone to discover

Tanzanite stone is a variety of zoisite, a crystalline mineral appreciated for its pleochroism, that is the ability to change color (in this case passing from blue to purple) according to the orientation of light. Raw tanzanite, discovered in Tanzania in 1967, comes from deposits that are being depleted and for this reason it is increasingly being searched for by connoisseurs. Available in many sizes, from the classic oval cut to symbolic works such as the heart cut, this stone gives life to very elegant and original bijoux.

Iolite: iridescent stone

Iolite, also known as cordierite or water sapphire, a gemstone with remarkable iridescent power, exhibits a beautiful natural blue-violet color that is enhanced during processing through cuts capable of focusing on the charming two-tone refractions generated by its contact with light. Choose bracelets or rings with iolite for an intense and original look.

Click here to explore the Ledial storefront and find the right pre-loved gold jewelry with gemstones for you now.

Gifts and jewelry: for Christmas choose pre-loved jewels

Regali e gioielli: per Natale scegli i preziosi pre-loved

A jewel is a truly timeless gift, a gift that keeps its value and meanings unchanged despite the variability of tastes and trends. If you are looking for jewelry to give as a gift at Christmas, do not miss the opportunity to choose a precious pre-loved. Read on to find out why.

Necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets: for Christmas we embrace pre-loved

According to the seventh annual report on pre-loved sales by thredUP, the largest platform dedicated to fashion re-sale, by 2023 the pre-loved market will reach $51 billion, occupying up to 10% of total retail sales.

The new luxury consumers are attentive to sustainability, fascinated by the great classics and intent on acquiring particular accessories with which to express their uniqueness – three characteristics that can be fully satisfied by a pre-loved jewel.

If you’re looking for necklaces, bracelets, earrings or rings to give as Christmas gifts, here are five reasons to choose a precious re-sale:

A pre-loved jewel is different from those that crowd contemporary shop windows and has a distinct personality and a story to tell. The perfect gift to pay homage to a person with an inimitable character.

Pre-loved jewelry proves that precious accessories have exceptional resistance to the passage of time. Your gift can accompany those you love for a lifetime.

Pre-loved valuables have secure economic, historical and artistic value and tend to be significantly more affordable than their current counterparts.

A pre-loved piece of jewelry is a hymn to circularity. Make a sustainability-conscious person happy with a gift that respects the planet.

Like many other pre-loved accessories, second-hand jewelry is a real trend today. The Bijoux from the past are highly sought after and re-sale luxury is on the rise, thanks in part to trends that suggest mixing vintage pieces with contemporary elements.

Gift ideas: selected pre-loved Christmas jewelry

If you have decided to bet on pre-loved to unearth the best jewelry to give as a gift for Christmas, Ledial is the perfect partner. Forget about unreliable platforms where products are described in a misleading way and presented in a smoky way. Ledial’s experts select only original precious accessories in excellent condition to create a captivating catalog of unique pieces, rare jewelry, antique and vintage jewelry. Surprise those you love with precious items that cannot be found elsewhere and give them the opportunity to create unique outfits.

At Ledial’s online store, you’ll find Christmas jewelry of many different styles and in all price ranges.

Say goodbye to standard gifts suggested by unbridled consumerism and embrace the philosophy of pre-loved buying as Christmas gifts re-sale jewelry selected with care and passion: choose a unique gift for a unique person.

Click here to explore our pre-loved jewelry offerings.