Fashion Jewelry Trends

Fashion Trends
Back to nature and near to earth seems the latest fashion trend. Be it the garments or the accessories. Even the glittery, contemporary patterns have an earth link. The trend has been recurring for past few years now though with minor differences. The fashions seem to be taking an about turn these days one can very much see a broach or a bracelet that resembles your grandma’s in her jewel box.

Here we try to acquaint with the cycle of trends and fashions.

Patterns and Motifs
Ethnic jewelry compliments natural textures of cotton and linen with ethnic prints. It even goes well with the plains in modern outfits. Earrings, necklaces, dog collars and pendants made in the designs of ethnic and spiky tribal art tattoos or pieces resembling the tribal art of Africa and Sahara Desert are in. All these mix well with the traditional dresses and give a stylish yet a well-groomed look.

Knotted satin yarns, sea shell beads, suede strings rustic beads flip flop pendants on a silk strings, oversized pendants and charm bracelets, all these are contrasting things yet mark the fashion statement of the day. Mixing the ethnic with the modern display suit almost all age groups. They look graceful and trendy.

Geometric patterns in all sizes, metallic chains, dangles, chandelier earrings, charm bracelets, chokers and collarettes are all the contemporary styles. Use of precious and semiprecious gemstones is quite large. Glitter is contemporary. Beaded jewelry is also in vogue. Leather jewelry, and yarns are in for the teens. For a more formal look one can choose from the ever-elegant pearls or subtle studded pendants.

Studs and Styles
Emphasis on the right hand rings has increased as a result of the promotion plans of the diamond companies. The trend it seems will stay. The right hand rings are a symbol of power and assertiveness. Zircon and diamond on different styles of modern, traditional or other contemporary patterns. These rings are more of a personal statement and must suit ones personal style.

Sterling silver is a silver alloy having 92.5% silver. The other metal is added to give strength and flexibility to the ornament. A range of designs is created in this medium and with varying finishes. The textured finishes suit this jewelry to almost any kind of attire and give an elegant look to the wearer.

Be it the bracelets, necklaces, pendants or the earrings, colored semiprecious gemstone look great in all accessories. They suit almost all dressing styles and are a statement in themselves. They include amethyst, onyx, topaz, tiger eye and many others. They go well in formal as well as the informal settings.

Faceted Gemstones
Gemstone jewelry is forever in fashion. The gemstones are cut and ground in such a manner that they reflect the best play of light. These are most suited for accessories like earrings, rings, necklaces, pendants and nose pins.

Created Gemstones
There is another category of created gemstone, the ones that have been cultured in labs and not mined from earth. They have a consistent appearance and physical properties match the real stones. They can be cut and faceted like real stones and give an eccentric and fancy look to the patterns and designs.

Color Trends
Colored jewelry is back in fashion. Colored gemstone, plated jewelry, leather ornaments, beads and resin are in. Transparent gems and gold have been left for special ceremonies. The colored accessories vary with the attire.

Dusty apricot, old gold, mustard yellow, honey, banana cream,, burnt ochre, camel, stone, sepia, peach, orange, brown, bronze, chestnut, tobacco, wood tones, cocoa, are the informal shades to make you feel at home and comfortable in the daily dressing.

Ballet pink, bright pink, rose, sugar pinks, dusky pink, coral, berry, scarlet pepper, burgundy, are the soft cool colors for the high summers. Topaz, orange, chilly red to make a unique statement.

Greens are in, in a big way. Emerald, olive, aquamarine and pine suit almost any skin tone. Sea green, pistachio, and other shades of the color are gett8ing equally popular. Grays, blacks and ivories are always in vogue.

The Fashion Statement of the Year
Create your own style. Mix and match the attires and the accessories. This seems to be the trend this time. Big pendants, colorful bracelets and rings to go with, wear what you feel most comfortable with.

Leather broaches, decorative hair slides, textured finishes, some may give an expensive look others have a more innovative appeal. Deep cuff bracelets, wide watches, big knuckle rings mark the personal attitude.