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Colorful Jewels by Mallary Marks

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Who says you have to succumb to darker hues in your wardrobe just because the fall season is here? If you're missing the warmth of sunshine against your skin, impromptu water gun battles and eating ice cream in the park like I am, perhaps wearing some candy colored jewels by Mallary Marks will brighten up your mood – and your attire.

With over 10 years of jewelry making under her belt, Mallary Marks continues to design well crafted pieces that playfully experiment with color and shape all the while maintaining a timeless sense of style and broad appeal. Overall her work includes pieces that are adventurous in her choice of color and stone selection against a subdued and understated backdrop of commonly used design patterns.The result? Marks' jewelry will last a lifetime and could easily be passed from one generation to the next.

Featured, is a stunning pair of dangling earrings ($2054). Made with pistachio green chrysophrase and tobacco brown zircon stones, what is initially an uncommon color combination becomes an unexpected dose of elegance offering a polished look for any occasion.

Browse through the gallery below for additional vibrantly colored jewels by Mallary Marks.

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Gallery: Colorful Jewels by Mallary Marks

Double Stone Earrings with Paraiba and Peridot

Peacock Tail Earrings with Mandarin Garnet and Red Sapphire

Green Sapphire and Pale Pink Opal Drop Earrings

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Carved Lapis Beetle Cuff

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For those who like the look of a bejeweled insect, but don't want to be bothered with feeding and caring to a live one - not to mention the slightly unnerving sensation of it crawling around on your skin - an alternative is available. The Carved Lapis Beetle Cuff, designed by Nancey Chapman, features a stunning lapis beetle on a 24-karat gold cuff. The designer says that the cuff was inspired by a trip to Egypt, where the symbol of the scarab beetle is sacrad. The cuff is 3" wide and the beetle, which is carved from a solid piece of stone, is 2.5." A fringe benefit is that it will last quite a bit longer than the living version would. Price: $23,000.

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Tags: beetle, cuff, eqypt, eqyptian, gold cuff, jewelry, lapis, scarab, scarab beetle