With the dreadful 'R' word(recession) fading in the positive economic backdrop, human spirit forbeautiful things is enduring. People are getting involved in a little luxurytreat!
A recovery in the economy is changingnot just the financial state, but also the attitude of the people as well. Forall jewellery lovers, 2010 will be a hot and out-of-the-box jewellery year. Arecent report from the US says that jewellery sales there have alreadyincreased by 1%. Fashion trends for the year will have an international flavor.Trends would be more or less similar all around the world. Trends for the yearwill have a symbolism; a story, unique to its creator and the wearer.
Downturn fuels creativity:
Jewellery design experts,forecasting on the upcoming trends comment that economic recession is actuallygood for creativity in the jewellery market. Soberness is good for coming upwith new ideas. New patterns are created, keeping in mind, the downturn, consumersbudget, and their shopping preferences. To equalize the financial constraints,silver and bronze will be used in jewellery.
Patterns and Designs:
Trends for this year is turningtowards big and bold, asymmetrical designs, and textures giving a dramaticeffect. Swarovski crystals, huge natural stones, and pearls will manipulate thejewellery market. Leaf cut outs, and feather motifs will give a dramaticappearance to the wearers outfit. Metal chains embellished with discs, and bigmetal flowers add a touch of drama in ones appearance. Beaded jewellery willbe popular. Coral will be the hot choice for handmade and beaded jewellery. Smokyquartz and champagne diamonds will be in style. A soft purple and ocher will bethe popular colors for this year.
Statement Necklaces:
Fall fashion for the year leantowards a trend making necklaces a big fashion statement. Layered necklaceswill be back with more compact styles than the recent seasons. Celebrities willbe seen in big shows wearing chunky, heavy necklaces. On the contrary, realworld will go in for simple and practical looking jewellery with a subduedlook. Stacked cube necklace will be the right choice for the current trends.
Beaded Jewellery:
Beads will be extensively usedfor jewellery making. Woods will be used to make showy beads. Custom made beadjewels will be popular. Much creativity will be expressed in pendants, rings,bands, and necklaces. Even in weddings, beaded jewellery in bright hues will besought after more than pearls or diamonds. Subtle bracelets will beads;dangling earrings with glass beads or a central piece in a jewellery will be extremelypopular.
Silver, Chandelier Earrings& Classic Hoops:
Exotic collections stay for longthis season. Topaz, black diamond, garnet, and pink gold stones will make themix in the fashion cocktail. Modest silver is back in style defined by sheerelegance. Silver earrings with semi-precious stones will make a head-turningfashion accessory. Stripped stones in silver will add a visual texture.
For those who are ready with a big pocket, a chaste pair of diamond stud earrings, and a solitaire pendant has no competitors. A simple diamond duet will complement any accessory and will enhance ones appearance. A womens best friend, after all!
Sustainable Jewellery:
Sustainability is in the minds of
all, the jewellery designers too! There is a surge of environmentally conscious
products in the market, reflecting in the jewellery also. Jewellery designers
will be using traditional materials acquired from non-sustainable sources such
as precious stones and metals. Using acids, dyes, and other techniques will be
avoided to a possible extent. Mixing organic with precious metals; such as wood
with precious stones, and unusual gems will satisfy the ecological mindset on
the consumer, and will also do justice to the other items in the wardrobe. Used
materials will also be recycled, giving a new inspiration to jewellery.
Past will continue to have a strong influence on the future. No matter from where it comes, people are eager to update their fashion accessories thereby creating their own, unique look.
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