Summer Gems

BET Beauty Lounge: Summer Gems

Gem Talk - You may have your summer style all figured out, but a closet full of fab finds is nothing without accessories that accent your personality. This season, designers Chantel Watkins and Nicole Jones of Honesty Jewelry, and Wayne Anderson of Vita New York, are serving up one-of-a-kind pieces that you won’t find anywhere else. These designers showered us with tips to wearing this summer’s hottest jewelry trends.

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Gem Talk - You may have your summer style all figured out, but a closet full of fab finds is nothing without accessories that accent your personality. This season, designers Chantel Watkins and Nicole Jones of Honesty Jewelry, and Wayne Anderson of Vita New York, are serving up one-of-a-kind pieces that you won’t find anywhere else. These designers showered us with tips to wearing this summer’s hottest jewelry trends.

Color Cues - Color has been hot for summer. Pinks, purples, bright blues and metallics.

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Color Cues - Color has been hot for summer. Pinks, purples, bright blues and metallics.

Global Glam - The trend this season is called "Tribal." Get back to basics with the usage of natural earth products like semi precious stones.

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Global Glam - The trend this season is called "Tribal." Get back to basics with the usage of natural earth products like semi precious stones.

The King's Bling - We have a new Diamond Macramé collection that T.I. and other celebs are rocking. Mix both real diamond jewelry with your affordable pieces for an eclectic look.

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The King's Bling - We have a new Diamond Macramé collection that T.I. and other celebs are rocking. Mix both real diamond jewelry with your affordable pieces for an eclectic look.

Precious Gems - A necklace adorned with jewels will perfectly complement your summer feminine flair. Here’s one of Vita New York’s six-stone necklaces, which can be worn as a choker or dropped a little lower to accommodate your top.

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Precious Gems - A necklace adorned with jewels will perfectly complement your summer feminine flair. Here’s one of Vita New York’s six-stone necklaces, which can be worn as a choker or dropped a little lower to accommodate your top.

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Ring the Alarm - Exercise your right to flaunt a fabulous nail color with a large cocktail ring. Shop for flowers, geometric shapes and multi-finger rings like this Bengal ring from Forever 21.

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Ring the Alarm - Exercise your right to flaunt a fabulous nail color with a large cocktail ring. Shop for flowers, geometric shapes and multi-finger rings like this Bengal ring from Forever 21.

Pile Pretty - Stacking multiple bracelets is a hot trend for the summer.

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Pile Pretty - Stacking multiple bracelets is a hot trend for the summer.

Earth Angel - Wear colors that complement your skin tone.

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Earth Angel - Wear colors that complement your skin tone.

Add Some Allure - Bulk up on eccentric charms suited within one eye-catching piece like this necklace from Honesty Jewelry. Unique charms never go out of style.

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Add Some Allure - Bulk up on eccentric charms suited within one eye-catching piece like this necklace from Honesty Jewelry. Unique charms never go out of style.

Chain Reaction - Long chain necklaces ruled fall, but for summer, try your hand at a multi-chain choker rich in color and faux gems like this cute piece from Target.

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Chain Reaction - Long chain necklaces ruled fall, but for summer, try your hand at a multi-chain choker rich in color and faux gems like this cute piece from Target.

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Full Circle - Save the sharp angles for fall. Summer’s girly fetish calls for jewelry that has soft features and is round in shape. Hearts, circles, ovals, pearls and decorative beads will further highlight your feminine wiles. Snag a real conversation piece like this three-stone ring from Vita New York.

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Full Circle - Save the sharp angles for fall. Summer’s girly fetish calls for jewelry that has soft features and is round in shape. Hearts, circles, ovals, pearls and decorative beads will further highlight your feminine wiles. Snag a real conversation piece like this three-stone ring from Vita New York.

About Vita New York - Creator and designer Wayne Anderson started selling his jewelry on the streets of New York City. He and co-designer and partner Shauna Heather are currently completing a bridal collection and customizing a line for Cyndi Lauper. Vita New York’s pieces embellish natural semi-precious stones from all over the world.

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About Vita New York - Creator and designer Wayne Anderson started selling his jewelry on the streets of New York City. He and co-designer and partner Shauna Heather are currently completing a bridal collection and customizing a line for Cyndi Lauper. Vita New York’s pieces embellish natural semi-precious stones from all over the world.

About Honesty Jewelry - Celebs like T.I., Tiny, Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Taraji P. Henson and Solange Knowles wear Honesty Jewelry. Creators Chantel Watkins and Nicole Jones have coined Honesty as “wearable art,” made of beads, antique charms, original hand-fabricated metal pieces, natural gemstones and religious crosses.

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About Honesty Jewelry - Celebs like T.I., Tiny, Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Taraji P. Henson and Solange Knowles wear Honesty Jewelry. Creators Chantel Watkins and Nicole Jones have coined Honesty as “wearable art,” made of beads, antique charms, original hand-fabricated metal pieces, natural gemstones and religious crosses.