| designer jewelry experts recommended | | | | Paired with a bold, geometric-design blouse or |
| stock-piling up on statement jewelry in 2008, with | | | | dress, the look is over-the-top fun. |
| anticipation that the trend would continue into | | | | Charms, Charms, Charms |
| 2009. While the focus last year was on choosing | | | | Additional forecasts in jewelry trends will play |
| one signature piece and toning down the rest of | | | | upon ever-shortening necklines and sleeves. And |
| the ensemble, the trend this spring is the bigger | | | | what to do with that exposed skin? Well, |
| the better. On the runways in Paris, Milan and | | | | accessorize them with dripping, colorful charms. |
| New York, models are sporting bold, exotic and | | | | Charms are a great way to express personal |
| colorful pieces that are paired with equally bold | | | | interests and passions, while exhibiting individuality. |
| and colorful outfits (think purple). | | | | For clues on how to wear the trend, take a cue |
| Earrings and the Oscars | | | | from celebrities, such as Gwen Stefani. The look |
| Watching the Oscars this year, you may have | | | | can be worn with a few carefully selected charms |
| forgotten that we're in recession. Apparently, the | | | | of sentimental value, or chains overloaded with |
| rule of thumb is that if you want to wear this | | | | them. Charms in sterling silver or gold matched |
| season's jewelry designs, go all out. The | | | | with beautiful glass beads in a bracelet is one of |
| red-carpet A-listers didn't let us down, sporting | | | | the most popular looks for the charm bracelet |
| lavish, statement-making earrings. Angelina Jolie | | | | today. |
| caused a stir in her Lorraine Schwartz emerald | | | | The Silver Lining |
| teardrop earrings accentuated with her strapless | | | | An economic recession has everyone looking for |
| back Ellie Saab gown. Kate Winslet stunned the | | | | the silver lining. And while gold may be out of |
| crowds in an asymmetrical Atelier Yves Saint | | | | reach for many right now, silver jewelry can bring |
| Laurent gown and brilliant Chopard earrings. Other | | | | a touch of brightness to any outfit. This |
| noteworthy Oscar earrings were donned by Alicia | | | | affordable option is being combined beautifully with |
| Keys, Evan Rachel Wood and Heidi Klum. The | | | | other metals including brass, copper and gold-filled |
| spectacle also proved that the chandelier earring | | | | for an affordable jewelry alternative. The timeless |
| trend stays strong in 2009 as well. | | | | beauty of silver makes it a stylish choice for any |
| Beaded Jewelry Designs | | | | season. |
| One of the easiest ways to sport the color | | | | Arm Candy |
| trends of this season is with beaded jewelry. | | | | For an inexpensive way to update the spring and |
| Multi-colored beaded earrings, bracelets and | | | | summer wardrobe for 2009, make the most of |
| necklaces provide sparkle and versatility with so | | | | your wrists. For those who love the bold looks of |
| many outfits. Choose natural-looking beads in | | | | 2009 but may feel unsure about taking it to the |
| turquoise, jade and coral for a splash of color | | | | limit, bracelets are a great way to make a strong |
| from Mother Nature. Don't forget bamboo, which | | | | statement. Bold, ornate cuffs are making their |
| is the new "wood" accessory for spring in | | | | appearance on the runway, as are simple chains. |
| necklaces and bracelets. Or, go for dangly, fresh | | | | For a truly dramatic statement, invest in an |
| water pearl earrings with a Bali accent for that | | | | elongated cuff design worn on the upper arm. |
| tropical, "Bali-high" look. Choose one of this | | | | Color and Metal |
| season's multi-colored beaded necklaces that will | | | | From clothing to jewelry, the thing to keep in |
| take you from spring and summer into next fall. | | | | mind this season is color. After a long winter, color |
| Geometry of Jewelry Designs | | | | returns in shades of sun-splashed tropical to juicy |
| Extending upon last year's Art Deco trend, Ralph | | | | citrus. Jewelry is bursting with turquoise, yellow, |
| Lauren and Anna Sui are just two fashion | | | | fuchsia, aqua, lilac, and black, to name a few. |
| designers who have embraced designer jewelry in | | | | Whether it's jewelry designed to match tropical |
| geometric shapes and bold colors. From | | | | prints or mixed metals paired with the metallic |
| ethnic-inspired beading to imperial-esque jewels, | | | | look in dresses, the choices are going to be wide |
| the look features prominent stones and gems. | | | | ranging. |