Jewelry Trends 2010: Living Rings By Audrey Laine

I’m a huge fan of living jewelry, so when I stumbled upon Audrey Laine’s
Living Rings, I couldn’t resist sharing them here.
AudreyLaine’s Living Rings aren’t the first moss rings I’ve featured
on DiamondGirl by a long shot. They might, however,
be the first moss rings that are made with reclaimed metal.

AudreyLaine’s
creations use scrap copper sourced from the scrapyard. Eco-conscious
and chic!

Get other great “green” and eco jewelry trends for 2010!

Jewelry Trends 2010: Diamond Jewelry Trends For Spring

Every new year brings new styles, lines and trends in the world of jewelry. Many of which never see the light of day, but some go on to become wildly popular, even if only for a season or two. The key to deciphering what’s hot and what’s not is to marry your personal style with a fashion-forward design that speaks to who you are as an individual. Diamond jewelry allows you to do this in a way that many other accessories do not.

Here are 3 jewelry trends for 2010:

Customizable Diamond Charm Bracelet

Yes, charm bracelets have been around for quite some time now, so why would interest peak this year as opposed to any other? It’s all about individuality. A charm bracelet out the box is nothing more than a manufacturer or designer telling you who they think you should be. The ability to customize a charm bracelet is you telling the world who you know you are. Diamond charms add a touch of elegance and luxury to a previously teen-driven jewelry trend.

Diamond Key Pendant

Last year, key jewelry made a big splash. This year, diamond key jewelry will make a bigger splash, especially during Valentine’s Day 2010. The key, no pun intended, will be to find diamond keys that are uniquely designed with diamonds. Again, diamonds are what separate a luxurious key pendant from an average one. The higher the carat weight the more precious the pendant. Also, different gold colors will help make your key pendant standout from others. Look for pink gold key pendants as an alternative to the standard white or yellow gold.

Diamond Love Knot Jewelry

Another budding 2009 trend that is poised to be bigger in 2010 are diamond love knots. Again, the key is uniqueness. Look for love knot bangles and other items that you can buy as a set. Coordinating these jewelry items will give your look some versatility and set you apart from someone who dons just one piece. Different gold colors are another important part of this trend, and some designers are creating new styles of love knot jewelry that are very unique.

Work with these three trends for now and make sure you do plenty of homework. In a few weeks, you will want to start dropping some Valentine’s Day gift hints to your significant other, so don’t wait too long to start researching both online jewelry stores as well as your local jewelers. With any luck, you will find the perfect piece to add to your jewelry collection.

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Jewelry Trends 2010: Classic Hardware Tried & True Cameo Bracelet

A very unique and eye-catching piece of vintage-inspired jewelry!

From Classic Hardware comes the “Tried and True” Bracelet which features five artware cameos of vintage rockabilly, tattoo-inspired images, sealed with scratch resistant epoxy resin, in stainless steel frame settings.

The cameo charms are linked on a stainless steel chain that closes with a toggle clasp, stamped with the Classic Hardware trademark.

The charms include a Day of the Dead skull, sparrow, lucky horseshoe, flaming sacred heart, and a cluster of cherries and are done in the style of retro tattoo art.

This bracelet would fit up to a 7 1/2″ wrist.

All the metal parts are lead- and nickel-free, plated in sterling silver.

Classic Hardware is handmade in the USA!

Click here for more information about the Classic Hardware Tried & True Cameo Bracelet!

Jewelry Trends 2010: Link by link, chains forge fashion comeback

Chains are among the most simple and ancient forms of jewelry. But designers are using them in elaborate and modern ways this season. Designs run the gamut — from delicate dangling gold earrings to bold bib-style necklaces — composed of dozens of strands of chains. The newest necklaces are mixtures of gold and silver, shiny and matte metals, often dressed up with with crystals, charms, stones and pearls.

 The idea is to mix it up. And not worry about any rules your mother might have told you about how to wear jewelry.

Accessory trends parallel what’s happening in fashion, which is why chains are so popular now. The return of hard-edged 1980s styles made a focus on chains inevitable, says Ken Downing, fashion director at Neiman Marcus in Denver.

“Many designers were looking for a way to give an urban and aggressive look to what they created this season,” Downing said. The 1980s influence was evident from such designers as Michael Kors, who showed industrial-strength chain-link chokers with clothing pieces like a black leather dress. Chains come as built-in embellishment on shirts and jackets from such designers as Tory Burch as well as for decorating belts, boots, shoes and handbags.

 

Glossy faux pearls alternate with rows of chunky chain link on a richly textured layered necklace. shop.nordstrom.com $128. Matte-finished metals; mixtures of black, silver and hematite; and different chain textures are often combined in a single piece. The shades of gray that are so prevalent in fall clothing look good with silver and smoky or topaz-colored stones, Downing said.

“You tend to think of mixing cool colors with cool metals, but you can also mix them with a warm metal like gold in matte and shiny tones,” he says.

There’s a soft, feminine side to the chain trend as well, and observers of fashion history are quick to point to the late Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel as the reason. First, she used chains as a tailoring device, sewing them into the hems of jackets to add weight so they’d hang properly. Then chains made their way to her handbag handles and jewelry. Chanel loved costume jewelry as well as fine jewelry and saw nothing wrong with piling fake pearls and gold chains on top of real ones. “Chanel believed in the elaborate and exuberant use of accessories,” Downing says. When Karl Lagerfeld took over designing ready-to-wear and accessories for the brand in the 1980s, he helped revive the focus on pearls and chain belts, long rope necklaces and chain-handle bags.

Despite having been around for a while, the chain trend isn’t likely to dissolve anytime soon.

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Jewelry Trends 2010: More Celebrity Jewels?

 

Is there a celebrity left who doesn’t have a jewelry line? Announced this week:

•Infinite Jewelry, a small company in Utah, has an officially licensed Twilight jewelry collection designed with Stephanie Meyer, including Bella’s engagement ring, above.
•Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt design a fine jewelry collection for Asprey. They have a thing for snakes, apparently.
•Iman launches “Global Chic,” a costume jewelry line for HSN.
•Alicia Key’s new jewelry line creates beautiful ice crystals with words? (via Coutorture.)
•Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian launch a new jewelry collection in February with Virgin Saints & Angels.  (Does that qualify as celebrity jewelry?)
•Lindsey Lohan is apparently no Heidi Klum: she’s not launching a new jewelry line with Mouawad, Pascal says.

Jewelry Trends 2010: Check Out The Fun Of Whimsy!

For over 30 years, celebrated artist R. Craig Whitten has developed spectacular, one-of-a-kind jewelry for discriminating clients. From coast to coast, his museum quality pieces are designed to showcase each client’s individuality.

Now, you can have the same experience with the new WHIMSY™ collection. Interchangeable bead rings by WHIMSY™ allow every woman to express her personality in a unique and very beautiful way.

WHIMSY™ interchangeable bead rings offer a whole wardrobe of choices in just one ring. Sinuous lines and graceful detailing showcase striking, collectible Murano glass beads. All rings are compatible with the major bead manufacturers such as Pandora™, Chamilia™, Trollbeads and more.

The WHIMSY™ collection is expertly crafted using only reclaimed sterling silver and 14-karat gold with gem-quality diamond accents. Created with uncompromising attention to detail, each ring is hand-finished and each diamond is hand-set.

Because precious metals and gemstones are finite resources, the WHIMSY™ line is crafted entirely from reclaimed sterling silver, 14-karat gold and gemstones. Today’s consumers expect more from the products they purchase — merchandise that is created responsibly.

I love this jewelry! It has a very unique flavor and whimsy aptly describes the playful, yet flowing designs that each piece brings to the wearer.  You want to have this available to your customers ASAP. The reps are very knowledgeable abd are a joy to work with Reach them at http://www.whimsyworldwide.com  and check out all of their great designs!

Big Necklace Trends: Chunky Glass And Metals

Sarah Jessica Parker with a BIG, chunky layered necklace. I really love these statement pieces incorporating mixed metals, beads, glass and gemstones.

 You don’t need to purchase a readymade layered necklace to achieve the aesthetic. It can be created by combining standalone pieces that you already own. I can’t think of any hard and fast rules as to which styles of necklaces work best together. You can mix various metals, stones, shapes, styles and lengths. It’s a question of experimenting and making sure the piece is a flattering combination with your neckline and works well with the rest of your ensemble.

Designers showing their Spring & Summer collections during Paris Fashion Week have kept up the tribal feel in their jewelry that we’ve seen from other fashion weeks. Barbara Bui used lots of necklaces to make a big impact for her runway show.

This is definitely a look that can translate well in the real world – of course, you may want to consider just wearing a couple of necklaces instead of half a dozen… 

The Hottest Jewelry Trends For Next Season…

Jewelry Trends 2009: The Bigger The Baubles The Better!

Statement jewelry tops the list of must-have accessories this fall and winter, said Sherry Gravitt, owner of Encore Consignment shop in Riverview.

“It’s big, bold and makes a statement,” Ms. Gravitt said. “You’ll see a lot of similarities to the styles we wore back in the ’80s. You can wear the most conservative dress or outfit in neutral colors of black, tan or gray and make a statement with a big chunky necklace and earrings.”

Ms. Gravitt said jewel tones and red are the season’s standout colors.

“You’re going to see big cuffs, chandelier earrings, jumbo jewels and lots of charms,” she said.

Linda Owens, owner of The Grape Basket in Riverview, says those who don’t follow trends can choose initial jewelry and religious symbols, which will always be in fashion.

“This type of jewelry is timeless, just like pearls,” she said. “The big and chunky jewelry, while very popular this season, is trendy and will come and go. But delicate pieces of jewelry are here to stay.”

In the last several years, charm bracelets and necklaces have made a huge comeback. Ms. Owens carries the Chamilia add-a-charm brand at her store.

“We have a huge selection of beads with more coming in all the time,” she said. “You can keep your bracelet or necklace simple by adding a few charms or make it interesting with numerous ones.”

Wearing jewelry, particularly a necklace, is an easy way to add the wow factor to an outfit.

“It’s the first thing you zero in on — it’s where your eye goes,” said Ms. Gravitt.

Women who tend to shy away from big, bold jewelry should keep an open mind about this season’s styles. Ms. Gravitt suggests they “step out of the box and try something new.”

Is Statement Jewelry Right For Your Store?

Jewelry Trends: Stackable Rings

John S. Brana is introducing stackable rings and matching bangles and cuffs to his collection of fine jewelry designs in 14K, 18K Gold, and Sterling Silver exclusively for the 13th Annual Designers by the Bay and Fine Jewelry Showcase, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 7:00 pm. The most exciting creations include stunning cuffs in Sterling Silver, 14K, and 18K gold, sculpted and texturized by hand in his San Francisco studio. More than 200 guests well known in the Northern California jewelry industry are expected to attend this premier event to be held at Shreve & Co., 200 Post Street, San Francisco.

“As a second year exhibitor, I will be showcasing upcoming Spring 2010 trends that emphasize sculptural textures, color, and versatility” said Brana who is best known by his clients for meticulous attention to handcrafted details in the bridge jewelry category. Each texture reflects light in its own unique way allowing admirers to easily distinguish between the individual bands and bangles. Numerous “looks” can be achieved simply by arranging textures and color. Stackable rings and bangles come in seven textures handmade in Sterling Silver, Copper, 14K Gold, and 18K Yellow, Green, and Rose Gold, with soon to be released designs set with white diamonds, colored diamonds, and semi-precious gemstones.

The continual growth of Designers by the Bay (designersbythebay.com), presented by the Women’s Jewelry Association, Northern California Chapter, has lent it the reputation for being the region’s premier fine jewelry event. Only 15 select jewelry designers will showcase their collections and guests may enjoy complementary wine and hors d’oeuvres. To RSVP for the event, please visit the website. To view current collections by John S. Brana, please visit johnsbrana.com

Jewelry Trends 2009: The 2010 Report is finally here!

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• All important Diamond industry news – Get important updates from the #1 Diamond expert in Virginia!
• Necklace, Bracelet and Earring trends – things are getting big, bold and colorful!
• Men’s jewelry and Watch trends – DO NOT overlook this powerful retail sector. NEW!
• Beads, Lampwork Glass and Body jewelry trends – intimate info to take your store to the top!
• Handmade jewelry trends – important designs in the fastest growing sector of jewelry. NEW!
• Eco and Green trends – this is the future of jewelry design…are you ready to take this on? NEW!
• Wedding jewelry and Engagement rings – Spring is coming…and you won’t believe the designs in store.
• The important Spring Colors Outlook – my insider at Max Azria gives me the #1 pick (only found here!)
• Future jewelry trends – Incredible designs for a new year with attitude!
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• Gemstone Reference and Colors Guide!

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