Vicenzaoro News: A. Odenwald “Pop Up” – Color That Sticks

You see a lot at a trade show. Some things you just take note of, while others stick in your mind. “Pop Up” by A. Odenwald falls into the second category.

This isn’t entirely surprising: colored gemstones have long been a hallmark of the maison, especially sapphires. With “Pop Up,” however, this strength comes across as lighter, more playful, and more immediate than usual. Pink, green, blue, yellow, and orange appear in a wide variety of combinations—sometimes softly coordinated, sometimes deliberately contrasting.

And this is precisely where the collection’s special appeal lies: the color scheme is not set in stone. The gold tone, arrangement, and interplay of the sapphires can be customized to suit individual tastes. A single, clear design concept thus gives rise to a wide variety of jewelry pieces—some understated, others harmonious, and still others boldly colorful.

Photo: A. Odenwald

Sapphires, but completely different

When it comes to sapphires in particular, blue is often the first thing that comes to mind. “Pop Up” shows just how much broader this gemstone’s color spectrum actually is.

The individual sapphires are set in round gold settings and look almost like tiny dots of color. The varying sizes and spacing add movement to the pieces. This is particularly evident in the rings: Some designs feature stones running along the band, while others fan out across the hand, making the colors appear to float almost freely.

It looks spontaneous and effortless—and gives the collection a freshness that isn’t always a given with classic gemstone jewelry.

^{Jewelry from A. Odenwald’s “Pop Up” collection featuring colored sapphires; photo: A. Odenwald}

From a single pop of color to your own combination

This idea works just as well for rings as it does for bracelets and necklaces.

In the Rivière bracelet, the individual stones form a continuous line of color. In the necklace, they are arranged around an open pendant. The pieces are immediately recognizable as part of the same collection.

What makes “Pop Up” so exciting is the ability to customize this design. 18-karat white, red, or yellow gold, various color combinations, and different arrangements of the sapphires offer plenty of creative freedom. Working together with the jeweler, you can create a piece of jewelry that closely matches your own color palette.

This works especially well with sapphires, because their color palette extends far beyond classic blue.

A Discovery with a Distinctive Style

A. Odenwald has long been synonymous with colored gemstones, particularly sapphires. “Pop Up” showcases this expertise in a decidedly fresh way.