"Jewelry Forecast 2010"

What are the hottest jewelry trends for 2010? Statement jewelry…Jewelry will definitely be a little outrageous and over the top. Design your piece by exploring fun shapes, rich colors and lots of sparkle. Make them big and bold. You will see tons of

Metal Discs and Leaf Designs including oversized metal flowers, bronze leaf cutouts and even feather motifs. Mesh and oversized chains embellished with your metal findings will add to the drama. Long simple chains linked together in weird combinations will look great over casual t-shirts and jeans.

Think huge chunky rings and cuffs and leather bracelets.
Indian and exotic-inspired jewelry will stay strong.
Chandelier earrings are back in the spotlight this year. Typical chandelier earrings have some sort of sparkle and this makes them a perfect addition to any look, especially evening. But be prepared to see chandelier’s made of more casual material and being worn with simple jeans and a t-shirt.
Chandelier earrings are back in the spotlight this year. Typical chandelier earrings have some sort of sparkle and this makes them a perfect addition to any look, especially evening. But be prepared to see chandelier’s made of more casual material and being worn with simple jeans and a t-shirt.

For bead and handmade jewelry, colors are really important this year. You will see warm rich shades of yellow, oranges, and reds. In yellows expect to see shades citrine, yellow topaz and yellow ocher. Yellow gold is also making a comeback. It was around last fall but in 2010 yellow gold will emerge as a new favorite this year. You will see it looking absolutely wonderful paired with rich chocolate browns.

Coral is going to be HOT, black & charcoal gray will definitely be in the mix. Expect to see lots of green, gray and chocolate brown. Smokey quartz and simulated chocolate will help keep the chocolate colors luscious…you can also throw in mixes and shades of champagne. Use these in gemstones, pearls and don’t forget to incorporate these colors into crystals for your sparkly designs.

Suggestions for your jewelry include Green tourmaline, green agate, black diamond, hematite or jet enhanced with antique gold. Remember your gemstone colors can be glossy or matte.
Final rundown on this years jewelry forecast

*Dramatic, unique, unusual necklaces. Use giant metal findings is any shape. Use large natural stones.
*Huge cuff bracelets with big stones…chunky
*Crystals, will continue to be strong.Black,Chocolate, Grey
*Multi-strand necklaces
*Pearls
*Cocktail rings with huge stones
*Big hoop & chandelier earrings