The Latest Trend in Jewelry Is Sustainably Sourced Wood

Of late, women who have a taste for bold jewelry have turned to the high-low mix of precious gems and gold set in wood, leaving heavier metal pieces at home. It’s in part because of the time of year. In sunnier weather, “clients are attracted to wood’s warm luster and light weight,” says Ward Landrigan, chief executive officer of jewelry maker Verdura.

But wood is not just for summer; designer Katey Brunini points out that it is “a neutral that works as well with winter whites as a summer caftan.”