Jewelry Time Warp: The 1960s

Jan 26

The Beatles. Woodstock. The Vietnam War…

The swinging 1960s conjured up various style moments, the most fashionable youth embracing groovy styles. Beatlemania, Woodstock, and the continuation of the Vietnam War all influenced far-out styles that left a lasting impression designers and customers still embrace today. No doubt a much-needed aesthetic now—tie-dye, flowers, peace signs, and rainbows—these jewels feel and look good.

**Big Love**

New York-based designer Nora Kogan knows how to take a trend and run with it—she shines through with her use of enamel. This one-of-a-kind pendant is crafted with hand-applied enamel for a tie-dye effect that perfectly projects the Summer of Love.
14k gold, blue sapphire, and enamel “Big Love Tie-Dye” pendant, $6,069 at Nora Kogan

**Charleston Rice Bead**

Designer Deirdre Colligan started Candy Shop Vintage in 2009, focusing on vintage and estate finds. Her collection now includes a costume jewelry collection inspired by vintage designs. This necklace is a signature style, an ideal addition to a `60s-inspired ensemble.
Turquoise “Charleston Rice Bead” necklace, $65 at Candy Shop Vintage

**Lucky Flower**

People can’t get enough of designer Bea Bongiasca’s bold enamel designs. Her stackable rings started it all, and her “Lucky Flower” earrings are on fans’ Must-Have lists.
9k yellow gold, silver, lime green enamel, and octagon cut topaz “Lucky Flower” earrings, $2,000 at Bea Bongiasca

**Peace Out**

Designer Alison Lou’s Groovy collection hits all the marks for `60s themed jewelry. Smiley faces, flowers, mushrooms, the list goes on, but this updated signet ring with a multi-color enamel peace sign is a sure way to spread the love.
14k yellow gold, enamel, and pavé white diamond “Peace Out” signet ring, $4,190 at Alison Lou

**Flower Link**

Athens and New York-based designer Christina Alexiou is known for her whimsical heart pieces but proves her talent for whimsy goes beyond with this lovely flower link bracelet. Interweave real flowers through it and become the ultimate flower child.
Christina Alexiou 18k yellow gold “Flat Flower Link” bracelet, $8,360 at Muse x Muse

**Limoncello Mini**

Mother (Leslie) and daughters (Octavia & Thea) make up the team at Of Rare Origin, their love of nature blossoming through each design. These gilded petal earrings were inspired by Southern Italy’s sunflower fields called ‘Girasole,’ which translates into ‘turn towards the sun.’
18k yellow gold vermeil and turquoise “Limoncello Mini” earrings, $750 at Of Rare Origin

**Marianne Necklace**

So many motifs represent the `60s, including the ultimate mood lifter: the rainbow. Designer Brent Neale draws inspiration from art (the painter Frank Stella) and muses (Marianne Faithful) for her Reflections collection, a modern revival of the swinging `60s.
18K yellow gold, carved stone, diamonds, carved malachite, amethyst, carnelian, turquoise, and Brazilian opal “Marianne” necklace, $28,000 at Brent Neale

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