Jewellery Trend Alert

The 6 C’s for Fall/Winter 2008/9

Jewellery is set to play a fundamental role in fashion for Fall/Winter 2008/9.  Clothing design trends towards simpler, sleaker lines, and jewellery takes center stage in bold and colourful statement pieces. 

This season’s trends can be neatly summed up into the 6 key C’s! Read on for advice on the hottest new looks or click here to shop all jewellery.

• Colour
• Chunky Cuffs
• Cocktail Rings
• Chains
• Crystals
• Cultural Influence

Colour Yellow steals the spotlight in a season blasted with bright and bold colours!  If visions of the 80’s are coming back to haunt you, breath easy because 2008/9 brings on a softer, more elegant application of the sunny colour by using it in both faux and real gems.  If you can afford the real thing, think JLo’s canary diamond push-present from hubby Mark Anthony and Heidi Klum’s engagement ring! Other popular colours include purple, pumpkin, grey, chocolate, champagne and Lapis Lazuli (dark blue with gold flecks).
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Chunky Cuffs As with almost all accessories this season, bigger is better.  Statement cuffs and stacked bangles are winners for both day and night – hands down!  Our Top Tip:  Turn heads with an armful of mix ‘n match bangles over a long-sleeve sweater.  Blend your wood bangles from the Summer with new pieces in gold and rich jewel tones.  Check out our top picks below or click here to shop all bracelets.
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Cocktail Rings Although bling is definitely still in, this season’s cocktail rings take a new twist with high-impact colour and exotic influences.  Our Top Tip: Keep it simple!  Cocktail rings pack the most punch when they aren’t competing with other rings and bracelets.  Check out our favorites below or click here to shop all rings.
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Chains Chunky, large, open linked chains heat up fashion for the cooler seasons.  Look for pieces that combine textures, colours, and materials.  Layering is key, whether you create the look yourself with a number of different necklaces of varying lengths and styles, or pick up a piece comprising of multiple strands.  Charms add extra appeal to bracelets and necklaces, and promise to hold their own in jewellery trends way into 2009.
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Crystals Evening jewels are all about sparkle and thanks to the abundance of stunning costume jewellery out there, we don’t need a huge budget to shine in our evening gowns!  Our Top Tip: look for a beautiful crystal encrusted necklace that will pop against your little black dress – one simple piece like this encapsulates evening elegance for the season.
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Cultural Influence Ethnic influence, particularly Asian designs, have a strong effect on the season’s trends.  Not only do they add interesting colours, materials and techniques to your outfit, but they make for great conversation pieces too!
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