| My Sunday afternoon was spent perusing aisles | | | | that is personalized to suit their needs. |
| upon aisles of jewelry displays at a trade show at | | | | Pewter Jewelry. One female designer created her |
| the Javits Center in New York City. A fellow | | | | jewelry entirely of pewter, which was either gold, |
| colleague and I attended the Javits Center's | | | | silver, or rose-gold plated. Her designs were |
| "Accessories Show" to get a sneak-peak at the | | | | reminiscent of the Egyptian-style cuff bracelets |
| up-and-coming trends and chat with jewelry | | | | and thick necklaces Cleopatra would have worn -- |
| distributors from all over the globe. It was a very | | | | absolutely beautiful! |
| interesting experience to say the least. | | | | Fashion Jewelry to match any occasion. One |
| Back in November, I attended the Javits Center's | | | | distributor had a ridiculously wide variety of |
| " NY Cash & Carry Show," which pales in | | | | quality, yet inexpensive, fashion jewelry. They |
| comparison to the event I attended yesterday. | | | | literally had a color to match any ensemble. This |
| Although The Accessories Show is indeed a mix | | | | type of jewelry is perfect for those who like to |
| of items, and features everything from handbags | | | | stay up on the times, yet don't want to put a |
| and hats to scarves and sunglasses, the jewelry | | | | huge dent in their budget. |
| was truly impressive. | | | | Reversible Pendants. Two, young, female |
| There had to be thousands of jewelry exhibitors | | | | designers created a line of jewelry that is very |
| at this show, featuring fashion jewelry, fine | | | | fresh, unique and hip. Their jewelry has been worn |
| jewelry, handmade jewelry, sterling silver, gold | | | | by tons of celebrities and their top-seller was an |
| plated, silver plated, rose-gold plated, diamond...and | | | | absolute must-have. It was a silver-plated |
| the list goes on and on. | | | | reversible pendant that was hand-painted on each |
| My colleague and I had several goals to achieve | | | | side. Each side highlighted an equally vibrant color, |
| upon attending this show -- obviously the first | | | | like green or yellow. Versatility is key! |
| was to form relationships with distributors whose | | | | Copper Jewelry. Another truly unique designer |
| jewelry we had interest in, in order to enhance | | | | was a man from Brooklyn who features jewelry |
| the selection of jewelry we have at our own | | | | made out of copper. But that's not all, not only |
| jewelry store, and also to weed out our favorite | | | | does he mold the jewelry from copper, but he |
| 5 items for 2008. | | | | also paints it with car paint then bakes it in the |
| Here they are in no particular order... | | | | oven! A truly brilliant idea that is not only |
| Personalized Lockets. There was one jewelry | | | | aesthetically attractive, but is perfect for |
| distributor who really stood out to us. Her line is | | | | hipster-types and your not-so-run-of-the-mill |
| made of small glass and silver lockets that you | | | | jewelry-wearers. This particular designer creates |
| can open. Inside you can place silver letters, | | | | beautiful hand-painted pieces of ceramic jewelry |
| charms, or tiny Swarovski Crystals. Her jewelry | | | | as well. |
| was truly unique and appealing, plus everyone | | | | Look for these 5 trends to be popping up like |
| loves receiving a gift (or buying it for themselves!) | | | | hotcakes in magazines and jewelry stores in 2008! |