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Enjoy autumn full of colour with gemstone jewellery

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4 years ago

October 14, 2021

Once again it’s that time of year that encourages playfully mixing various colours and being creative with outfits and jewellery. If you’re one of those people who love autumn and you feel like surrounding yourself with beautiful jewellery with colourful gemstones that will brighten up any outfit, then this article’s for you. Be inspired and enjoy the autumn with these natural wonders.

Gemstones are just made for autumn

autumn jewellery is all about fresh colours and bold combinations and if you want autumn jewellery with long lasting quality, then look for gold jewellery with precious stones. Blue sapphires, blue-violet tanzanites, purple and green amethysts, green moldovites and yellow citrines are all popular.

If you’re tempted by combinations with a number of stones, a gold aquamarine ring complemented by gold morganite earrings would go well with a multi-coloured autumn dress. The soft colours of these two gemstones would also suit winter types since pale blue aquamarines accentuate blue eyes and pink morganites go well with sun-kissed skin. If you’re a brunette and maybe have green eyes, an emerald gold bracelet would be perfect for you.

A hit in the form of mineral bracelets

You may have noticed this trend in recent years too, but if not, it’s definitely worth paying attention to. What are we referring to? The trend for luxury boho style mineral bracelets. These are the perfect autumn accessory with a touch of glamour. They will likely please all those creative and individual ladies who love colours and unusual patterns.

These bracelets go well with single colour outfits which they liven up and immediately attract attention to. But they also allow room for you to be creative, they stand out with more colourful pieces from your wardrobe and encourage innovative layering with gold bracelets since they really stand out next to these.

A minimalist collection full of warm, modern colours

The KLENOTA jewellery studio has created an entire collection inspired by autumn. It’s called VIOLET and it incorporates the whole palette of colours from reddish-maroon rhodolite through purple and green amethyst and distinctive peridot all the way to pale yellow-green lemon quartz. All jewellery is crafted from 14ct gold and the beauty of the gemstones stands out thanks to their cushion cut. The vibrant colours in the gemstones are accentuated by the classic design of this cut.

The whole collection has a minimalist feel to it, placing an emphasis on details and offering a variety of options for mixing, matching and layering. The jewellery in this collection looks good as solitaires, but it will also allow enough room for your creative expression. You could complement two necklaces with pendants which have different colour gemstones with drop or stud earrings or a gold ring. You also don’t need to be afraid of wearing different colours of gold simultaneously.

Express your personality with jewellery and be seen this autumn

Combining colours and themes is just perfect for autumn and if you take care when doing this, your jewellery won’t just be a nice looking accessory but it will also be a form of self-expression that complements your personality.

Which jewellery will you choose to do this with?

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Why Derik Fay Is Becoming a Case Study in Long-Haul Entrepreneurship

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14 hours ago

July 2, 2025

Michelle Langton

Entrepreneurship today is often framed in extremes — overnight exits or public flameouts. But a small cohort of operators is being studied for something far less viral: consistency. Among them, Derik Fay has quietly surfaced as a long-term figure whose name appears frequently across sectors, interviews, and editorial mentions — yet whose personal visibility remains relatively limited.

Fay’s career spans more than 20 years and includes work in private investment, business operations, and emerging entertainment ventures. Though many of his companies are not household names, the volume and duration of his activity have made him a subject of interest among business media outlets and founders who study entrepreneurial longevity over fame.

He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1978, and while much of his early career remains undocumented publicly, recent profiles including recurring features in Forbes — have chronicled his current portfolio and leadership methods. These accounts often emphasize his pattern of working behind the scenes, embedding within businesses rather than leading from a distance. His style is often described by peers as “operational first, media last.”

Fay has also become recognizable for his consistency in leadership approach: focus on internal systems, low public profile, and long-term strategy over short-term visibility. At 46 years old, his posture in business remains one of longevity rather than disruption a contrast to many of the more heavily publicized entrepreneurs of the post-2010 era.

While Fay has never publicly confirmed his net worth, independent analysis based on documented real estate holdings, corporate exits, and investment activity suggests a conservative floor of $100 million, with several credible indicators placing the figure at well over $250 million. The exact number may remain private but the scale is increasingly difficult to overlook.

He is also involved in creative sectors, including film and media, and maintains a presence on social platforms, though not at the scale or tone of many personal-brand-driven CEOs. He lives with his long-term partner, Shandra Phillips, and is the father of two daughters — both occasionally referenced in interviews, though rarely centered.

While not an outspoken figure, Fay’s work continues to gain media attention. The reason may lie in the contrast he presents: in a climate of rapid rises and equally rapid burnout, his profile reflects something less dramatic but increasingly valuable — steadiness.

There are no viral speeches. No Twitter threads drawing blueprints. Just a track record that’s building its own momentum over time.

Whether that style becomes the norm for the next wave of founders is unknown. But it does offer something more enduring than buzz: a model of entrepreneurship where attention isn’t the currency — results are.