Current Trends in Statement Jewelry

Chalk Turquoise Onyx Necklace - Statement Jewelry by John S Brana

Chalk Turquoise Onyx Necklace

It’s Time to Jump on Board with Statement Jewelry

Big, bold and attention grabbing, it is obvious that with statement jewelry, more really is better. This season, put away those simpler accessories and be ready to complement your outfit with some of the latest trends. With today’s fashion designers incorporating statement earrings and bracelets into their latest outfits, it is time to jump on board and go out and purchase some of these fabulous items for yourself. This fall and winter, choose bigger, choose louder, and build up a stunning collection of statement jewelry perfect for any occasion. The sheer variety is enough to please any fashion enthusiast.

 

14K Gold Fold Formed Earrings with Faceted Peridot Statement Jewelry

14K Gold Fold Formed Earrings with Faceted Peridot

Statement earrings are making a big comeback this season. This means that you can now wear those stunning copper disc earrings or shimmering silver chandelier earrings to the office, nightclub or restaurant and remain completely in trend with the latest fashion. Of course, there is more variety than this, and it is not hard to find statement earrings to suit all kinds of tastes and outfits. From simple aluminum designs to golden accessories encrusted with jewels, finding a pair of earrings that looks great and instantly grabs people’s attention is all too easy.

Bracelets and Cuffs are Hot Items in Statement Jewelry This Fall and Winter

If earrings are not to your liking, statement bracelets are also a hot item this fall and winter. Huge cuff designs, perfect for being flaunted anywhere from the conference room to the bar, have been seen all over the catwalk recently. For something more elegant, but equally as bold, bangle bracelets have also been spotted on several occasions on some of today’s top models. There is enough diversity here to suit anyone. Whether you prefer to wear a large number of stylish aluminum bracelets, or a diamond-covered cuff bracelet is totally up to you. Whatever you choose, you will still be very much in fashion!

Regardless of which type of statement jewelry that you choose, there is now only one rule: wear a single piece that will complement and not draw attention away from your outfit. The trend at this time is that current outfits are seen with only a one item of fashion jewelry, rather than being covered in it. Whether this is from the more modest lifestyles that we are experiencing now due to the financial crisis is anyone’s guess, but what we are seeing on the catwalks is fairly concrete. Choose carefully when dressing and pick one accessory that will make a statement in a subtle, yet bold way.

Just remember to be smart with your fashion accessories, and wear the right pieces for the situation. For example, sporting a set of loud copper bangle bracelets is not recommended for the office environment. Similarly, a pair of jeweled statement earrings will not suit a barbeque or any other outdoor event. Remember that the trend is to wear one piece with your outfit, so choose well. The right decision will create a look that demands attention without being too overpowering. This just shows that it is possible to be both modest and fashionable at the same time with statement jewelry!

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Handmade Eco-Chic Jewelry

Chased Copper Large Hoop Earrings - Eco-chic Jewelry

Chased Copper Large Hoop Earrings Made From Recycled Copper Wire

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with Eco-chic Jewelry

The new growing trend with jewelry and most accessories at the moment is their eco-friendliness. It’s not as important to have the biggest and most expensive diamonds anymore, but rather, the most eco-friendly jewels that reduce your carbon footprint. These kinds of eco-chic jewelry can be found influencing a huge range of collections, from recycled jewelry to collections using more eco-friendly methods to designs that are inspired by nature.

Wearing “green” jewelry isn’t just about taking your Grandmother’s old brooches and re-wearing them, rather than buying new, although bringing new life to elegant vintage pieces is a hot trend as well. Eco-friendly jewelry can also mean recycling the basic materials used to make the jewelry such as melting down glass to form it into different new shapes, reforming metal or reusing other components from old jewelry.

Citrine Bronze Ring - Eco-chic Jewelry

Citrine Bronze Ring - Ring Shank made from Recycled Scrap Copper and Tin

Recycled Metals and Stones in Eco-chic Jewelry

Jewelers and designers that promote eco-chic jewelry actively promote recycling precious metals and stones. In particular, many companies now try to recycle or use recycled gold as a way to reduce the land that gets ruined through the gold mining process. Many places are also using lab created stones instead of risking supporting “blood diamonds.” The lab created stones look like the real thing, but they cost less to make, which means they’ll cost less for you to purchase.

Eco-chic Jewelry Doesn’t Have to Look “Recycled”

Eco-chic jewelry doesn’t have to have a rustic and recycled feel about it. Many designers are trying to make their recycled pieces look good as new, however the craze for eco-chic jewelry has also meant that more organic shapes and flawed stones are appreciated over “perfect” designs. This has opened up a whole new design arena for jewelers, with some exciting and unique results that will appeal to any “green” jewelry lover!

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Happy Birthday August – Peridot Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana

August, you are one year older, and Leo has never looked more fierce!  The blazing Sun is the element that represents the ferocity and brilliance of Leo making citrine the perfect August gemstone.  This gorgeous summer stone is like holding a piece of the Sun and its lemony color in your hand.  Its color is hard to come by in the world of gemstones which makes its glow that much more special.

John S. Brana has captured the warmth of citrine in his Pacific Heights collection.  These, and other beautiful August stones such as peridot, are fully showcased in swirling pendants, over-sized cocktail rings, and lovely drop earrings.  These jewels are wrapped by hand in 14K gold filled sculpted wire and come in a variety of cuts such as oval, pear, emerald, and marquise.  Each piece of this roaring collection is a true conversation starter at any event and is a must-have for all your heat wave outfits.

So get your own piece of the Sun from John S. Brana’s citrine Pacific Heights collection, and enjoy being the fierce Queen that you are. Have a fantastic birthday!

 

Fine Silver Wire Wrapped Peridot Tear Drop Earrings Sterling Silver Peridot Starfish Ring

 

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Carlyn Galerie – “Autumn Jewels” features John S. Brana – Distinctive Jewelry

Carlyn Galerie

September 13 – October 7, 2007 – Carlyn Galerie, (Dallas, TX) presents “Autumn Jewels”, a collection of jewelry for all tastes: Sterling Silver, Gold-filled, Glass, Semi-precious and Precious Stones, Pearls, and Mixed Metals. Along with twelve other artists, Carlyn Galerie is featuring selected pieces from my Monterey, Barbary Coast, Pacific Heights, and Sea Cliff collections.

Copper Unagi Bracelet

Tropical Garden Necklace - Barbary Coast collection

A portion of all jewelry sales during this exhibit will be donated to CERF (Craft Emergency Relief Fund). “Craft Emergency Relief Fund is committed to supporting the careers of craft artists throughout the United States. Through business and career-strengthening programs, emergency relief support, advocacy and research CERF helps professional craft artists strengthen and sustain their careers so that they can thrive and, thus, contribute to the quality of life in our communities.”

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