Jewellery Trends - Fall 2013

Come fall and the catwalks of the world are abuzz with activity. Some of the leading design houses get together with their brightest creative minds to come up with creations that continue to make waves long after the ramp lights have been turned down. Apart from the obvious range of clothes and drapes, it is the accessories that have been all the rage in recent years. This increased traction hasn't gone unnoticed and today, everyone focuses on this lucrative side of the business. 

Some of the hottest trends that have been noticed so far are: 

Antique or period jewellery is enjoying a renaissance, with designers and customers falling equally for the ornate look that comes with it. Think heavily embellished creations, studded with gemstones and featuring a patina inspired finish.

The house of Dior appears to have stepped into a time-machine and travelled back almost six decades to   come up with a collection that pays homage to the curvaceous silhouette of women. Think designs featuring

pearls, diamond earrings and layered necklaces that would mirror both, the shape as well as the look of 

the women from back then. 

Silver and silver based designs are going to be huge this season. Not only does the metal look cleaner, but it also lends itself beautifully to minimalistic as well as ornate designs.

Nature has a firm grip on some designer’s minds, who seem to have spent a considerable amount of time in company of floral inspiration. Expect a riot of colours, with all the varied hues that can be seen on plants in full bloom in some of the creations that’ll make an appearance this season.

The art deco movement too is coming back strongly this season, so expect to see more influences from that era. This together with alternative materials such as leather, wood, semi-precious stones, etc. are going to be quite the ones in demand.

But whatever be the trends of the season, the focus is going to be on the person sporting them and how well it goes with the various nuances of their personality. This is going to give customers a chance to explore their different shades and cater to each one in a way that is wholly individualistic and hence, by extension, unique! 

Are you choosing an engagement ring in replica of your favourite Celebrity?

Setting out trends for a large number of young couples who are just about to get engaged, many well-known and popular celebrities are setting a trend with the style of their engagement rings.
Every girl has a dream to embody a famous persona, and who wouldn’t want to be like Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie, Kim Kardashain or Jennifer Love Hewitt?

With a plethora of designs which are available their bling can range from classic and elegant to bold and big. Whether it was Reese Witherspoon’s antique engagement ring from Ryan Phillipe that caught your eye or it was Carrie Underwood’s stylish ring from Mike Fisher.

When basketball player Kris Humphries proposed his lady-love with a massive Lorraine Schwartz ring, with a 16.5 carat emerald cut centre stone that was flanked by a pair of 2-carat trapezoids (totally 20.5 carats), many youngsters wondered was this the fashionable way to woo your love?

Popular singer, Beyonce too was one of those to show her love gifting Jay-Z an 18-carat flawless diamond by Lorraine Schwartz. With personalities such as Brad Pitt who proposed Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathway who got engaged to her boyfriend who gifted her 6 carat Kwiat Heritage ring, American young couples are closely following the trend. Although it is not possible to find the exact replica of the ring, many people find similar designs which fit their budget.

Sporting the punk rock girl, you can customize your ring to look like Avril Lavigne’s dream ring. This platinum-set pear shaped diamond with half-moons is a total of 14 carats and is a perfect engagement ring for your beloved.

One of the popular designs is the princess cut engagement rings, which offers a unique and stunning glow to your engagement ring. Popular celebrities have chosen this cut for their engagement rings using various precious stones and metals. In fact princess cut antique vintage rings have gained a lot of popularity owing to their fabulous shine. Gaining in popularity, celebrities and well-established individuals have sported this style ring. Dancer Karina Smirnoff was gifted a princess-cut engagement ring from her fiancé Brad Penny.

Which bracelet style suits you?

Fashion is an integral aspect of a woman’s overall look and personality. It enhances her confidence and gives her that added touch of elegance. Whether handbags, cosmetics or jewellery ornaments, a woman has a wide range of manners by which she can spruce up her look.

Bracelets are one of the most popular and typical pieces of jewellery that women adorn themselves with. There are many different styles, colours, shapes, materials and sizes which are available to suit the diverse tastes of women. Whether simple and plain or lavishly decorated and beaded you can find a bracelet to suit every occasion that you go for. There are many popular types which are available for women. Some of them include bangle and cuff bracelet, beaded styled, tennis bracelets, chain and charm types, link bracelets, etc. They may range in their prices, from cheap, mid-range to expensive.

Diamond bracelets for women for women are especially popular as they give a defining edge of the women being ‘in-tune’ with the current fashion or fad in the society.   
   

Charm bracelets are especially popular amongst women and young girls for their stylish designs. These may be made from different materials such as gold, silver, platinum, etc. and can be made keeping in mind the carrying wrist size of the women/girl. One of the most popular one is the Italian charm bracelet which is a series of individual links that are hooked together on a stretchy band. Usually they have eighteen Italian chain links. Each link that the bracelet has features an Italian charm face (image or design) and this is soldered on the charm link.    

     

Beaded styled ones are those which are usually brightly coloured. They are far more fun, inexpensive and casual styled. Plastic, glass, stone or crystal beads are used here and are linked together.

Tennis bracelets are extremely expensive pieces of jewellery. Often made from gold or silver, these contain a number of diamonds which are embedded on the band of the bracelet.

Chain and charm bracelets are those ornaments which hold a significant amount of importance to the wearer. Holding small charms (precious stones) they may be made of plastic, silver or gold. Charms may be in the shape of hearts, a teddy bear, a softball, etc.

Link Bracelets are basic consisting of either small/wide bands of gold/silver or other metals which are linked together in chains. They may be either plain and simple or embellished by adding various precious stones/gemstones to spruce up its look.