| Filigree is a classic design element that has | | | | from the reserved, sultry looks of fall and winter |
| recently been revived in the fashion jewelry | | | | and back into the lighter designs of spring and |
| scene, taking a prominent seat in many designers' | | | | summer. |
| winter and spring collections including Argento Vivo | | | | 2. One of the major trends for 2006 fashion will |
| and Kendra Scott. | | | | be a "return to innocence" of sorts, as our |
| Gold, which was the foundation of many fall | | | | country experiences a sense of nostalgia for less |
| jewelry lines, has remained popular within this | | | | complicated times. Filigree has a very romantic, |
| trend. Virtually all of the filigree designs I have | | | | timeless look that appeals to this collective longing. |
| seen have been made from vermeil or gold-plated | | | | Whatever the reason, I'm glad to see it return in |
| brass filigree. | | | | popularity. I love to design romantic, timeless |
| There are two reasons why I think we're seeing | | | | jewelry, and filigree absolutely fits the bill. I expect |
| filigree return right now: | | | | to see it combined with wood, shell and other |
| 1. Filigree lends itself to the bohemian-chic look | | | | natural materials in the spring collections of many |
| that is commonly popular in spring fashion. | | | | designers. |
| Designers are getting ready and making the shift | | | | |