The stage was set for an even bigger and better Baselworld and having just returned it left me wide-eyed and in awe of some of these incredible brands. Not only due to the amazing array of gems and jewels to be found on display, but also how the booths have been designed to truly reflect the brands values. From the likes of Breitling with their vast wooden paneled stand and giant fish tank as their centerpiece, to Harry Winston, Chanel, Bulgari & Chopard with their huge boutique stands, creating a world within a world.

Within this extraordinary complex we saw an array of new collections and innovations across both jewellery and watches this year. Below is a selection of some of the notable jewellery trends from this year's Baselworld 2013.

Diamonds & Colour

This year Emerald Green shone brightly from the many jewellery cases. In favor of last years Sapphire Blue. With Green being the most abundant hue in nature, and the chosen Pantone colour of the year, it is no surprise we witnessed an array of Emerald pieces all complimented with diamond accent stones or smaller pave set diamond detailing.

Statement Pieces

Magnificent bold necklaces, rings and earrings made a dramatic statement at this year's Baselworld. Breathtaking beauty and originality saw designers creating even bigger bolder pieces.

Decorative Metalwork's

Woven open patterned cuff bracelets, with a scattering of tiny diamonds, to intertwined diamond rings. Many of these pieces featured sinuous gold and diamonds to captivating airy mesh circles and ovals.

Pearlescent

Natural pearls were very much a trend of Basleworld 2012 and this year again we saw the booths flowing with pearls and diamonds worn in long layers. The pearls were classic white or grey in colour and were layeredwith eye catching diamonds to compliment these organic gems.

Nature

Designers go back to Nature and find inspiration from the world around us, from floral rings to Butterfly pendants. Everywhere you looked you could see jewellery which had been made with the wonderful world of nature in mind.

Serpent Jewels – A symbol of wisdom and protection.

2013 the year of the snake sees an even bigger array of sensual snake jewels twisting round fingers, ears and necks. Last year we saw this trend slowly moving forward, but this year the snake has been the design inspirations of some of the bigger jewelley brands from the likes of Bulgari to Roberto Coin.