That’s good news for the $100 billion global jewelry industry, which, like any consumer product, is under continuous pressure from a host of other “buy me” comers. In fact, rings’ share of diamond jewelry has slipped, which makes cutting-edge designs even more critical:
- Danish design – Danish manufacturer and design trendsetter, Georg Jensen, turned to designer Nina Koppel to create its new Fusion line of jewelry, which includes pendants, earrings and rings.
- Customization – What makes the Fusion collection so groundbreaking is the ability to create your own unique version, which fuels the global “bespoke” trend.
- Gold blend – The Georg Jensen Fusion ring ($1650-$4850; Georg Jensen boutiques only: 1-800-546-5253) is available in three kinds of 18-carat gold — white, rose or yellow — any of which can be jazzed up with brilliant-cut diamonds.
- Diamond ring trend – That suits another growing trend, the diamond-ring-on-the-right-hand, mirroring the growing spending power of single women.
Once you have chosen desired elements to make a two-, three- or four-piece ring, you walk out of the store with your own unique creation. The Fusion is equally suited for men, who, like hip-hop artists, seem much more interested in adorning themselves with outsize baubles these days.
Lainie Liberti is a recovering branding expert, who’s career once focused on creating campaigns for green – eco business, non-profits and conscious business. Dazzling clients with her high-energy designs for over 18 years, Lainie lent her artistic talents to businesses that matter. But that was then.
In 2008, after the economy took a turn, Lainie decided to be the change (instead of a victim) and began the process of “lifestyle redesign,” a joint decision between both her and her 11-year-old son, Miro. They sold or gave away all of of their possessions in 2009 and began a life of travel, service, and exploration. Lainie and her son Miro began their open-ended adventure backpacking through Central and South America. They are slow traveling around the globe allowing inspiration to be their compass. The pair is most interested in exploring different cultures, contributing by serving, and connecting with humanity as ‘global citizens.’
Today Lainie considers herself a digital nomad who is living a location independent life. She and her son write and podcast their experiences from the road at Raising Miro on the Road of Life.
