Pantone 2019: ‘Living Coral’ named Colour of the Year

January 10, 2019

7 min read

Each year, PANTONE crowns a colour which is deemed the honour of representing the year: a tone which symbolises both trends in fashion, interior and beauty, as well as capturing the cultural zeitgeist. In 2019, ecology has reached the forefront of many people’s concerns, and this is one of the reasons for which ‘Living Coral’ has been chosen to illustrate the year ahead.

The colour institute affirms this tone has the effect of: “symbolising our innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits, Living Coral (officially PANTONE 16-1546) embodies our desire for playful expression.”

Kaleidoscopio necklace by Chantecler with coral

Pop Chain by Vhernier made in 18K gold and restructured coral

Diva's Dream necklace by Bvlgari with carnelian, diamonds an mother-of-pearl in rose gold

Tomasz Donocik wrap bracelet with diamonds in 18k rose gold set on coral coloured leather

For those who love the orange-pink hue that has been selected by PANTONE – the world’s leading authority on colour – I have curated a collection of fine jewellery which features gemstones and precious organic materials of this hue. This heart of this colour is uplifting, joyful and vibrant orange-pink, which is elusive and charming. In fine jewellery, this tone is only emulated in special and specific gemstones or precious materials: certain corals, padparadscha sapphire, imperial topaz, and some rich conch pearls.

Living Coral colour by Pantone

Let us celebrate the new colour of the year and indulge in the hue that is further described by PANTONE as “sociable and spirited, colour that welcomes and encourages lighthearted activity”.

Chaumet

'Promenades Imperiale' earrings with 1.71ct Madagascan Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds

Cartier

Ring with Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds

Boucheron

'Eternal Flowers' collection 'Pivoine Coral Charm' ring with 8.18ct Imperial topaz and diamonds in red gold

Assael

'Flame' earrings in Angel Skin coral and diamonds

Assael

Necklace with Angel Skin coral and diamonds

ANNA HU

'Alexandria' ring with conch pearl and diamonds

Constantin Wild

Sri Lankan cushion cut orange sapphire

Omi Privé

Ring with oval cut 5.73ct Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds in 18k rose gold and platinum

Miseno

'Sea Leaf' collection earrings with coral, diamonds and 18k yellow gold

David Morris

Ring with 12.30 carat Ceylon Padparadascha sapphire with diamonds and pink sapphires

NUUN

'El Hada' ring with pink tourmaline, onyx, diamonds and enamel in yellow gold

Hemmerle

Earrings with coral and reverse set sapphires in copper courtesy of Hemmerle

Omi Privé

Ring with pear cut 5.44ct Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds in 18k rose gold and platinum

Venyx

'Aruna' earrings with 9.88ct carnelians and 0.81ct diamonds in 18k yellow gold

Sarah Ho

'Persica' collection ring with 1.84ct diamonds, conch pearls and pearl in white gold

Erica Courtney

'Sayeda' ring with 5.49ct spinel, pink tourmaline and diamonds in 18k yellow gol

Van Cleef & Arpels

'L'Arche De Noé' brooch with coral, rubies and diamonds

Lorenz Baumer

'Gecko' bracelet with 32.69ct pink tourmaline, citrine, amethyst and pink sapphire in 18k rose gold

Harry Winston

Ring with oval cut 11.41ct Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds in yellow and white gold

Dior

'Rose Dior' collection 'Pré Catelan' ring with coral and yellow gold

WORDS

Jodie Smith Jodie Marie Smith is a San Francisco based writer, trend forecaster and creative consultant specialising in the jewellery and luxury industries.

BRANDS:

Venyx Van Cleef&Arpels Tomasz Donocik Sarah Ho Sabba Omi Prive NUUN Jewels Miseno Lorenz Baumer Jacob&Co Hemmerle Harry Winston Erica Courtney Dior David Webb David Morris Constantin Wild Chaumet Chantecler Cartier Bulgari Boucheron Assael Anna Hu

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