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.

What other trends are in store for 2010? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.”

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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

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Jewelry Trends 2010: Accessories Shine at New York Fashion Week

 

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK  kicked off with all the sound and fury of a Dixieland band funeral. There was music playing, models sashaying, designs on display, and accessories front and center stage. Everywhere in the Big Apple, things were happening, fabulous new lines were introduced with theatrics and flair as designers bowed and accepted kudos by the score.

–A bad economy? Things are bad in moneyland? Well, Fed chief Bernanke said last week that the recession “is probably over,” and that’s how everybody was acting, albeit with fingers crossed behind their backs.

Sophisticated femininity is how one industry publication described Jason Wu’s collection for Spring 2010. The clothes reflected a touch of the Forties, a bit of the impossible (a bubble look) and a palette of fresh, refined colors and combinations, like a grey mini skirt with a loose weave high-yellow sweater set.

Wu worked with big, cats eye sunglasses, platform heels, interesting hair accessories and simple, disc earrings. Tuxedo looks from Rag & Bone were svelte and severe. An impressionistic floral print mini skirt from Leifsdottir featured a see-through black blouse and skinny black belt.

Color Fantastics

LUCA LUCA SHOWED exuberant colors like a wonderful teal evening dress with low cut bodice leaving plenty of room for a marvelous multi-strand beaded choker with big cut-out disc pendant. Ideeen was hot and edgy with white slacks and top worn under a white man-tailored smoking jacket. Shown with the look: an African inspired choker with green chain and crystal drop offs. Different.

On one runway we were impressed by a big, bulbous pave cuff bracelet. Also charming was a flirty ruffle front chiffon white dress with a very soft, military-inspired over-jacket in khaki, this from Cynthia Steffe. A ruffled blue taffeta short skirt from Ruffian, worn with a tailored white short jacket, was also a delight! Both underlined a very youthful, lighthearted fashion look coming through from a number of top houses.

COLOR WAS A DOMINANT FACTOR in the designers showing so far. So were strong color combinations and mixes: yellow with green, blue with pink. Some of the major trends picked up include:

Skinny ribbon belts. Flowers. Gossamer and see-through fabrics. Architectural lines. Clean, 1980s graphics. Ruffles. Medium to wide bracelets worn in multiples. Egyptian elements. Layering. Little beads worn in multi-strands to effect a heavy, dramatic look. Large sunglasses and the return of cats-eye designs, only now set on large frames. Oxidized copper. Gold, in profusion. Satiny metallic greys.

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Jewelry Trends 2009: The Emmys

The stars were out for the Primetime Emmys. The trends of the evening? Unique jewelry, mermaid-style gowns and one-shoulder designs.

Heidi Klum looked amazing in a black strapless mermaid-style Marchessa gown. The pregnant Klum’s glowing face was framed by extremely long black diamond tassel earrings by Lorraine Schwartz that reportedly included 90 karats worth of black diamonds.

Ginnifer Goodwin wore jewelry from newcomer Ivanka Trump. The necklace was a collection of rectangular jewels that sparkled in the LA sunlight. The necklace was so unique and well matched with Goodwin’s deep pink YSL gown.

Alyson Hannigan wore a black Vera Wang mermaid-style gown and Olivia Wilde wore a white, one-shoulder, mermaid-style gown by Machessa. January Jones, Amy Poehler, Kathy Griffin, Catt Sadler, Angela Kinsey and Glenn Close also channeled their inner Ariel.

The one-shoulder trend stems back from Michelle Obama’s Inauguration gown, designed by Jason Wu, and the look is going strong. At the Emmys, Debra Messing wore a red-hot one-shoulder number from Michael Kors. Hayden Panettiere also wore a red one-shoulder gown (with ruffles – very big!) by J. Mendel. Chloe Sevigny wore a polka dot, one-shoulder dress by Isaac Mizrahi that was different, and only someone like Sevigny could have pulled it off. Patricia Arquette, Sigourney Weaver, Lindsay Price and Jennifer Carpenter also embraced the one-shoulder style.

The look of the night? Kim Kardashian may have nailed it. The model/actress/reality strar/entrepreneur wore a white one-shoulder, mermaid-style gown by Ina Soltani. The dress fit her to perfection and showed off her fabulous figure. Her oversized hoop earrings were simple in design and exquisite in detail, as they were covered in pave diamonds.

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Fashion Week 2010: Upcoming Trend – Isharya

Isharya, a hot up-and-coming luxury fashion jewelry brand quickly making a mark on the fashion scene worldwide, will be one of the nine designers featured in the Accessories Exhibit at highly acclaimed Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 Collections in New York. Isharya will be showcasing brand new designs in the exhibit, including the never-before seen Snake Druzy (Awesome!!), Gold Strip Polki and Signature Polki Icon Collections.

 

Isharya will also be highlighted in the Pamella Roland Spring 2010 Runway Presentation to be unveiled on the catwalks at The Salon in Bryant Park on September 15th. The jewelry provided for Pamella Roland’s Show has been designed specifically for the Spring 2010 Collection and includes stunning Druzy Grid Cuffs in multi-color agate stones and statement-making cocktail rings in orange onyx, grey and pink tourmaline carved glass.

“Gauri and I are thrilled that our jewelry will be a part of Pamella Roland’s runway show and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week’s Accessories Exhibit this season. Showing Isharya in the same forum as the world’s top fashion brands is absolutely surreal.” — Radhika Tandon, Isharya Co-Founder.

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