Jewellery has been an exquisitelycherished fashion accessory for many years. In ancient times, it was believedthat jewellery was helpful to ward off evil spirits. It was also a statussymbol indicating the position of the persons standing in the community. Duringthe course of time jewellery has become a sought after fashion accessory inevery persons wardrobe.
Trends for 2008:
Classic costume jewellery willbe the hot fashion for spring and summer of 2008. The color that would be indemand will be blue. Blue topaz and aquamarine jewellery will be the mostsought after ones. Followed by blue, will be the hue of purple lendingpopularity to amethyst, with green adding more value to peridot gemstones. Jewelleryitems with blue jade, blue opals, moonstones, sapphires, lapis lazuli, andhandmade lamp work beads in blue will be the charm of the season. Counterpointcolor for purple will be gemstones like citrine, yellow topaz, amber, andcanary diamond jewellery.
Sterling silver with paramountcubic zirconia will be considered as an alluring substitute for diamonds. Cubiczirconia is the worlds premium diamond alternative. Combined with sterlingsilver, it has a warm look of white gold or platinum and possesses a rich lookof a diamond. Diamonds will always have its importance and demand, but theprices are real budget busters, and may not always suit the consumers resources.The same jewellery, done in cubic zirconia and sterling silver will have anelegant look, and can be purchased at a fraction of the price. Cubic zirconiawill be inevitable in every jewellery collection.
Fall trends for 2008 alsoinclude Greek and Latin black. Black onyx, simulated black diamonds, andclassic black pearls will be the perfect accessories that never go out ofstyle, and the upcoming season will see this classic color creating ripples inthe world of jewelry. Necklaces, bracelets and earrings in layers is in trend thisseason, combined with unusual smaller shapes on top of larger pieces of silver,copper, or gold. Antique look is always popular during the fall and wintermonths. Teardrop stones in all sizes and color will be in craze. Gold andsilver earrings with an inlay of turquoise or mother of pearl and silver hoopearrings with cultured freshwater pearls hanging in the center will find itsway into the fashion world.
Bridal Jewellery:
Tungsten rings and jewellery has becomethe hottest and fastest growing trend in jewelry segment because of it uniqueand intriguing appearance, durability and cost. Titanium rings and titaniumjewelry are also quite durable, yet extremely lightweight and comes intraditional titanium color or the popular black titanium. It is also ishypoallergenic and hence is ideal for people with sensitive skin.
Bride Grooms Ornaments: TungstenCarbide Watches along with tungsten rings, platinum, or titanium rings willcreate a bold and classy look as carbide works with any style of jewellery.
Brides Jewellery:Traditional heart pendant with the new vibe of titanium fashion and diamond heartnecklaces will be in vogue. Titanium is creating waves both in quality andprice topped with a stunning look. Despite the fact that metal colors arealways a popular fashion for brides, cool tones of titanium and tungstenjewellery would also make a charming appearance.
Theglobal market for gems and jewellery today is US$ 85 billion with key marketshaving an average compounded annual growth rate of 5-10 per cent in the lastdecade. Some jewelry trends will move on to become classics, while most otherswill be passing fads that may be out of style a year from now. The trick is topick classic designs that will stand the test of time.
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