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The Jewelry Information Center notes the following
trends:
Jewelry in primary bright colors,
with bold shapes or graphic designs
popped up on many runways during
New York fashion week. As colorful
additions to numerous Spring collections,
there were large pendants
hung from structured cord-like
necklaces inspired from the “Mod” 1960s look,
fashioned from precious metals, enamel, wood or
gemstones in abstract designs. Bracelets were bold
in color, size and design and often layered for
more impact.
Chain link necklaces and bracelets in
prepster styles were paired with posh
girl fashions such as pencil skirts and
trim jackets. Hardly a new trend, there
were some charm bracelets to be seen. Prep
school inspired crest jewelry and “class rings” in
gold and platinum were also used to add a flicker
of bling to some of the toned down fashions.
It is apparent that earrings
are back in a big way. There
are several styles that will be
fresh this season: Earrings that coordinate but are
not perfectly matched; reverse triangle shaped earrings
where the widest part starts on the top of
the ear; elongated teardrops; one long earring
paired with one stud; button earrings with openwork
and long earrings that swing.
Feminine, fantasy and flowers.
These three words depict this
kind of jewelry best. Pear shapes,
paisley and swirls are all common
elements. Pearl jewelry is seemingly
crafted with fresh eyes using brown and golden pearls paired with pavé
diamonds and colored
gemstones. Colored gemstones
are also clustered
together abundantly to
form necklaces, earrings,
bracelets and rings. The
more color the merrier
with this fanciful trend.
Interesting combinations
of precious metals and
materials help chain link
jewelry look modern for
spring. Bracelets using
three shades
of gold including
rose, white
and yellow become
everyday
staples.
1.) Bright Colors: Bracelets lead the pack. They are
big and bold in color, size and design. The more the
better.
2.) College Jewelry: School crest jewelry including
class rings are back, and they are being paired with
chain link necklaces and bracelets.
3.) Novelty Jewelry: Jewelry made of wood, shell
and other non-metal products is popular. Add to
that cameos and “custom made” jewelry - jewelry
the customer can change and alter with various
components. This will be important in the category
of body jewelry.
4.) Earrings: Mismatched is the new way to go, as
are button earrings.
5.) Old Fashioned: Floral, fantasy,
lace and latticework
describe the jewelry in this
area. Pearls will be very popular
along with gemstones. Brown
and gold is the big color combination.
Colored gemstones in
general will be in demand as
clustered necklaces, earrings,
bracelets and rings.
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