The Pantone Color Institute’s Color of 2012, Tangerine Tango, means having orangey inventory in store and knowing how to accessorize complementary colors.

Balinese-style bracelet in silver with citrine and 18k gold accents; $799. Samuel B. from Samuel Designs

Earrings in 18k gold with carnelian and 0.54 ct. orange sapphire; $1,680. Jane Taylor

Carved fire opal leaves in platinum with demantoid garnets and fancy color diamonds; $18,000. Jeffrey Bilgore

Color Blocking Examples in Jewelry (slideshow)

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