Over the past few years, jewelry featuring all the colors of the rainbow has been a staple of the luxe jewelry scene. But nothing compares to the parade of exquisitely colorful baubles introduced in recent weeks, in preparation for Pride month.
“I believe in equality for all and until the LGBTQ+ community is treated justly under the law. Their human rights and freedom are in jeopardy,” says Harwell Godfrey designer Lauren Godfrey. “I created an heirloom-quality version of the iconic rainbow so that we can visibly show our support everyday: for Pride and beyond.”
To her point, the 10 pieces featured below are perfectly suited for this month—or every month.
Temple St. Clair Limited-Edition Rainbow Sapphire Angel Pendant
Temple St. Clair Limited Edition Rainbow Sapphire Angel Pendants Temple St. Clair
New York-based Temple St. Clair, an inveterate lover of Italian craftsmanship, modeled this limited-edition rainbow sapphire Angel pendant on the cherubs in the Sistine Madonna by Renaissance painter Raphael. Through Aug. 31, 30% of proceeds from sales of the 18-karat gold disc — which is framed by a rainbow of tsavorites, rubies and orange, pink, lavender and blue sapphires — will benefit the Hetrick-Martin Institute, the nation’s largest and oldest LGBTQ+ youth service organization. $1,250, Templestclair.com
Harwell Godfrey Charity Heart Pendant
Harwell Godfrey Charity Heart Pendant Harwell Godfrey
The fourth 18-karat gold detachable charity heart pendant from Northern California-based Harwell Godfrey — featuring an infusion of amethysts, diamonds, tsavorites and pink, orange, yellow and blue sapphires — benefits the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), with 100% of profits from its sale directed to the leading foundation in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. $3,500, Harwellgodfrey.com
Anthony Lent Rainbow Sapphire Crescent Moonface Earrings
Anthony Lent Rainbow Sapphire Crescent Moonface Earrings Anthony Lent
Drawing on turn-of-the-century illustrations by Maxfield Parrish and N. C. Wyeth and the early animation of Winsor McCay, master goldsmith Anthony Lent embellishes his signature 18-karat gold Crescent Moonface earrings with sapphire cabochons in a rainbow of hues, artfully depicting the universal story of the sun, the moon and the stars. $5,290, Anthonylent.com
ARK Fine Jewelry Rainbow Tie-Dye Destiny Ring
ARK Fine Jewelry Rainbow Tie-Dye Destiny Ring ARK Fine Jewelry
The cyclical nature of our universe is best expressed by the spiral, a shape that has long fascinated ARK designer Ann Korman. For the month of June, she will donate 20% of proceeds from the Rainbow Destiny collection, including this 18-karat gold and rainbow sapphire spiral ring, to the Los Angeles LGBT Center, which offers programs, services and global advocacy in four categories: health, social services and housing, culture and education, and leadership and advocacy. $2,700, Arkfinejewelry.com
Sorellina Monroe Crescent Earrings
Sorellina Monroe Crescent Earrings Sorellina
The New York City-based sisters behind Sorellina have outlined the silhouette of their 18-karat yellow-gold and white-onyx Monroe Crescent earrings with just enough rainbow-colored sapphires and diamonds to give them a glam-tastic vibe, just right for the anything-goes summer of 2021. $6,000, Sorellinanyc.com
Milamore Candy Sapphire Necklace
Milamore Candy Sapphire Necklace Milamore
Handcrafted by multigenerational families of artisans in Japan, this 18-karat gold Candy Sapphire necklace by New York-based Milamore evokes the candied sweets children wear on elastic bands around their arms — though the precious confections draped along this chain are unquestionably sweeter. $5,000, Milamorejewelry.com
Lydia Courteille Nuevo Mundo Earrings
Lydia Courteille Nuevo Mundo Earrings Lydia Courteille
Paris-based jeweler Lydia Courteille takes a dramatic flight of fancy to Guatemala c. 4,000 years ago in these Nuevo Mundo earrings, inspired by ancient Mayan culture. Made in 18-karat white gold and set with a rainbow assortment of fancy-colored sapphires, rubies, tsavorites and amethysts — capped by plump spheres of rhodochrosite — the mismatched pair is a dramatic ode to the flora and fauna of the Central American jungle. Price on request, Lydiacourteille.com
Graziela Multicolor Sapphire Tennis Necklace
Graziela Rainbow Tennis Necklace Graziela
The classic tennis necklace gets electrified in this kaleidoscopic rendition by Chicago-based Graziela. Nearly 6 carats of multicolored sapphires line the 17-inch chain of 18-karat rose gold. $13,250, Grazielagems.com
Nouvel Heritage Rainbow Medallion
Nouvel Heritage Rainbow Medallion Nouvel Heritage
Part of Nouvel Heritage’s travel-inspired Medallion collection, this rainbow pendant is handcrafted in founder Camille Parruitte’s family-owned jewelry workshop on Paris’ Rue de la Paix. The 18-karat yellow-gold piece is loaded with diamonds, sapphires, tourmalines, tsavorites, emeralds and garnets in an enchanting array bound to instill a sense of optimism: brighter days ahead! $7,700, Nouvelheritage.com
Robinson Pelham Synchronicity Ring
Robinson Pelham Synchronicity Ring Robinson Pelham
Few brands embody the joy that comes with owning an exquisitely crafted piece of luxury jewelry better than London-based Robinson Pelham, for whom rainbow jewels are a year-round staple. The two-part 18-karat yellow-gold Synchronicity ring featured here is comprised of both a Rainbow Ray inner ring studded with multicolor sapphires, tsavorite garnets and diamonds, and a Sunset Outer ring made of multicolor sapphires and white diamonds. $8,650 (inner ring) and $7,895 (outer ring), Robinsonpelham.com
