Friday, September 30, 2016

Fall 2016 jewelry trends: bigger, bolder, earthier and more lux

Getting ready to shop for fall? Don't forget to give your jewelry box a refresher as well!


Here are 4 of the easiest fall color trends to mix and match with pieces you already have, and accessorize with casual jewelry designs. It's an affordable treat!


      Trend 1: Rare Earth Elements    


The designer's take:


Honestly did this trend ever really go away? It may not have ebbed and flowed in prominence, but rare earth gemstones with raw crystal edges, agate banding and geodes have never not been beautiful, unique personal adornments.

The runway's current crush is really large stones - sliced geodes and agates - in rich jewel tones: purples, blues, black and white.

Alexis Mabille's ready-to-wear collection showcased the most impressively bold pieces, and often multiple ones overlapped with each other. Elie Saab, in contrast, had slightly smaller gems, a more refined aesthetic, and an easier to wear anywhere vibe. 

See this trend from the Designers:

See this trend on Stylecaster
Calvin Klein also showcased this style
Vogue shared more examples from designers

My jewelry take:

Couldn't be happier to see geodes, raw crystals and agates on the runway again, and I love the new use of bold color.  Some of the truly huge stones just aren't practical for everyday though - think of all that weight on your neck! My designs are a bit smaller, for better comfort and the kind of style you can wear anyplace, anytime.

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Friday, September 23, 2016

Weekend shopper: this week's most recent listings


The weekend is here again, thankfully! And I know it's sometimes hard to keep up with what's new on Etsy, even from you favorite stores, and from people you follow. 

So here's a recap of all the most recent jewelry pieces I launched in WildThingsAdornments.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

The best natural gemstone substitutes for jade

Jade? No! That's green aventurine


You'd be surprised what passes for "jade" on Etsy. Many green gemstones, including some that are dyed, which are NOT jade, can legally be called jade due to technicalities.

Most of the problem lies in the fact that "jade" is both a stone AND a color. Thus, sellers can say "jade gemstone" to indicate a "gemstone that is jade green" and legally get away with terminology that is intentionally misleading.

The truth is, real jade is generally quite expensive. It's considered nearly sacred in the East, and increasing demand puts constant pressure on an ever dwindling supply.

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Fall 2016 color trends!

Mixed gemstone necklace in Autumn hues.
Now in my Etsy Shop

Getting ready to shop for fall? Don't forget to give your jewelry box a refresher as well!

Here are 4 of the easiest fall color trends to mix and match with pieces you already have, and accessorize with casual jewelry designs. It's an affordable treat!


      Trend 1: Orange with Black    

The designer's take:


When is this not a fall trend? It's Halloween, the leaves are falling, the days are getting shorter and nights are getting longer. . . it's natural to emulate the world around us in our day-to-day style. 

My jewelry take:


It's jewelry to go out and get a pumpkin spice latte too. 'nuff said!

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