Trend Report: Little Hoops with Big Charms
Hoops are in a constant state of motion. Variations move through the trend cycle annually, if not seasonally, because they are one of the most joyful and easy-breezy...
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Trend Report: All Kinds of Americana Are Being Celebrated in Jewelry
The World Cup coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence has been an unexpected gift. Many international soccer fans visiting the United States for the...
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It’s Always Ear Cuffing Season
Of all the jewelry trends at the Met Gala this year, ear cuffs stood out to me the most. Emily Blunt, Rihanna and Venus Williams were just a...
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Trend Report: Star Power
Where do trends come from? First, several designers must independently think along the same lines, capturing a mood and translating it into their creations. Then, somehow, it has...
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Trend Report: The Eternal Allure of Tassels
Readers of this monthly Trend Report column might recall I wrote about the glories of jewelry with fringe in December. This story on tassels is like a companion...
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Trend Report: Lockets to Love
There are any number of jewels that are Valentine’s coded. Hearts obviously top the list. Cupid or his arrows come in a close second. Just about anything set...
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Trend Report: Bangles Are Back!
When Vanessa Fernandez, an emerging design talent, showed me a stunning stack of wavy gold bangles at the 2025 COUTURE show, my first thought was, “It’s so cool...
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Trend Report: Fringe Benefits
The potential for a little shimmy and shake can really bring a piece of jewelry to life. The movement also showcases one of the many things jewelry has...
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Trend Report: The Old Ball Chain Is Back in New Ways
Gold chains are, of course, great classics. But within the category, there is always one type at the forefront. For example, in recent years, the paper clip chain,...
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