September 27, 2024

By Kristen Taylor Young For centuries, gold (signifying wealth) and black (representing power and prestige) have been worn by royals and aristocrats. Recently, the demand and supply of black-and-gold jewelry has shifted into high gear, driven by celebrities, the fashion cognoscenti, and jewelry designers’ penchant for the strong look. Onyx, black jade, black diamonds in oversized cocktail rings, black enamel brooches, oxidized silver (which appears black), gold bands, cuffs, and earrings make a strong statement for fall. Lika Behar has fashioned an entire collection in black and gold. Called Yin and Yang, the collection is “our richest and wildest collection”