Jewellery Trends - Jewelry Fashion Trends

July 30, 2007

Spring Break- Jewelry Fashion Trends

Filed under: Jewelry, Fashion Trends

For one week during early spring, college and university students in many countries including the United States, Canada, and China leave their classrooms and take a much-needed respite from hitting the books. Spring break is a time to let one’s hair down and to just take it easy. Many students take the opportunity to travel during this week-long recess; others turn to arts and crafts. For either of these spring break activities, jewelry can play an important role.

A survey shows that the most popular spring break travel destinations are South Padre Island, Lake Havasu, Panama City, with the Mexican city of Cancun as the international location of choice for many students. What do all these locations have in common? Water and parties — and a host of opportunities for young students on spring break to show off body jewelry of different designs. Also, the type of swimsuit she is wearing would enhance the visual impact her jewelry would make. For instance, a belly ring would really look sexy with those barely-there bikinis, as would belly chains, which come in pierced or unpierced versions.

Belly rings and belly chains are available in many designs, but perhaps one of the most best-selling designs for college students on spring break is one that features Greek society symbols. Wearing a sterling silver or gold wrist or ankle bracelet (anklet), a necklace, toe rings, belly rings and belly chains that spell out a sorority’s letters is an excellent way to show school spirit even during spring break.

There are many kinds of beach jewelry suitable for just basking on the sand or bathing in the ocean — and both guys and girls can wear them. Shell jewelry is especially versatile; necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other items made from puka shells, white clam, tiger and white shells come in different colors and designs. And they won’t become discolored if you wear them to swim either.

After the sun sets, vacationers start to get ready for another spring break staple: the spring break parties! Chandelier earrings at various price points and made with materials ranging from Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones, and silver or gold are excellent party accessories. So are hoop earrings, briolette necklaces, and charm bracelets; all of which could be as flashy or as understated as one would like. The men have a wide selection from which to choose as well: from soft leather necklaces embellished with beads to titanium bracelets to diamond stud earrings.

Many of today’s youth enjoy making their own jewelry and spring break provides the perfect opportunity for them to showcase their work. Hemp jewelry is always an eye-catcher, whether it is decorated with beads or crystals or not, with the creator opting to let the weave pattern or coloring be the only embellishments. Some students like making jewelry so much that they spend part of their spring break taking up handicraft classes so that they’ll have something new to show when they go back to school.

Spring break is a time when those in their late teens and early twenties are able to think of nothing but to have fun. The jewelry they wear is an expression of their free spirit and is an important indication of the youth culture of today.

Sam Serio is a Marketer and writer. For more on jewelry and gemstones, visit MORNINGLIGHTJEWELRY to get your FREE copy of “How To Buy Jewelry And Gemstones Without Being Ripped Off.” Get your FREE report at www.morninglightjewelry.com

July 24, 2007

Indian gold consumers change tastes

Filed under: Jewelry

Gold buyers in India chose to replace jewellery purchases with that of coins and bars instead last year, according to gold expert Madhusudan Daga.

He explained to the Indian Financial Express that last year could be described as both a “unique” and “enigmatic” year for the gold bullion industry in India due to the changing nature of gold investments.

Mr Daga also said that “the price sensitive nature of the Indian demand is solely confined to the jewellery. It was price volatility that impacted demand”.

Demand for studded jewellery increased last year on 2005, doubling to 120 tonnes and total demand for gold within India was found to have risen by just under five per cent (4.73 per cent).

One of the factors attributed towards the rising demand for coins and bars is that India saw more banks offering their own golden offerings to consumers during last year and kilo bars were high on the list of investments for some higher-earning members of the population.

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Source : http://www.gold.org/jewellery/news/article/6288

July 20, 2007

Jewelry - What’s Today’s Fashion Statement ?

Filed under: Jewelry, Fashion Trends

The appearance of jewelry has changed dramatically over the centuries, but the fact that men and women have sought beautiful things to adorn themselves hasn’t. From centuries ago, master craftsmen have woven precious stones and beautiful metals into designs fit for kings and queens.

Expanding technology over the past couple of centuries has wrought some important changes. Most notably, jewelry has become more intricate and elaborate. Custom designs are highly prized as more of the jewelry manufacturing is done by machine.

Materials have also changed. Instead of pure gold which is not always durable, chains and other jewelry are often made of tougher materials and plated with gold. New materials have also emerged, including titanium - one of the hottest new jewelry trends on the market.

Titanium comes in several colors, is very durable and - most importantly - is considered extremely fashionable.

Fashion trends are the most important thing to shape the jewelry industry. From one decade to another, the trends have changed. Often, jewelry trends reflect the ideas, passions and goals of the times. Who can forget the terrific jewelry of the 1960s and 1970s? The “peace sign,” “flower power” and other symbols of the “hippie era” were all the rage. And many of those designs are seeing a return to popularity, along with some of the clothing fashions of the day.

The stones of jewelry have also changed over the decades though some classics remain constant. Pearls, diamonds, emeralds and rubies have remained important. A half century ago, no self-respecting socialite had a jewelry box without a string of pearls - though some were faux pearls.

But pearls didn’t have their first chance at popularity in the 1950s. Thirty years earlier, strings of pearls (or beads if pearls were just out of the question) were a must for those enjoying the Flapper phase.

The costume jewelry of that period, along with jewelry fashions distinctive to other times, have become collectors’ items. Entire businesses are built around the ability to provide those pieces to the movie industry.

What will be next year’s fashion statement ? You may think we’ve seen it all with multiple ear piercings, belly button rings, nose rings and tongue rings. But it’s pretty much guaranteed that those trendsetters who start the fashion rages already have something new in mind.

Jeff Lakie is the founder of jewelry Resources a website providing information on jewelry

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