Hot Rocks and Jazzy Jewels – By Becky Lyon
15-03-2007
little quirks {mosimage}
Randomness is a key word for jewellery trends at the moment. Found objects and bric-a-brac are central for pendants. Whether it be keys, dice, aeroplanes or clocks – ‘bits and pieces’ provide quirky inspiration.
(neon key necklace £6 @ topshop)
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Strange but distinctive animals provide statement pendants; owls, sea horses, fish, birds in flight and lion heads. Summer fruits are also key- think cherries, strawberries, pineapples and bananas (bizarre…we know!)
(strawberry pendant necklace £80.00 @ kenneth jay lane)
(bird necklace £1.50 @ primark)
cuff love{mosimage}
If you’re not in to the delicate, feminine aesthetic with fine chains and pretty charms you may want to toughen up with a chunky cuff or statement bangle. From buckled leather at Chloe to textured gold at Chanel.
(textured cuff £415 @ chanel)
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The love for all things pirate still remains and skulls are the symbol of choice. They’re quirky, gothic, rock and glam and continue to adorn pendants, bracelets, earrings, rings and broaches.
(skull and crystal necklace £310 @ tom binns)
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With Nu-Rave proving such a strong trend this season, anything day-glo goes, especially if it’s plastic, kitsch and tack-tastic! Fluorescent-jewelled rings, highlighter coloured pendants and neon beads add a shock of colour.
(neon stars earrings £6 @ topshop)
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Clusters of charms take the hassle of picking out which pedant to wear…you can wear them all! Beads, feathers, animals, found objects, jewels, letters and so on… It all makes for an intriguing talking point.
(clock charm necklace £18 @ miss selfridge)
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There’s a breeze of a boho-vibe this summer with floaty printed maxi dresses, loose smocks and a dash of hippy jewellery. Earthy gemstones, feathers and leaf charms combine for wearable nature.
(tiger’s eye bracelet £35.00 @ jaeger)
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From gold filigree shapes, plaited silver or meshed metals – either way they take on decorative and textural transformations. Intricate structures create classically beautiful accessories.
(silver mesh bangle £285 @ tiffany)
something for the boys….
{mosimage}pirateology
As with the ladies, Pirate continues to fascinate- skulls, pirate ships and anchors make for swash-buckling style in black and silver metals.
(locket charm necklace £10 @ topman)
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Dog tags seem to be the jewellery staple for men of today and are an easy way to accessorise for those who are a little afraid of ‘jewellery’. They get a make-over this summer in graffiti and textured prints.
(graffiti dog tag £5@ topman)
chunky hunks
Chunky chains provide a solid, structural, statement accessory and are the must-have everywhere from Topman to Tiffany’s. Thick curb bracelets and chains with decorative fastening are for men serious about their jewellery.
(bracelet with engraved logo £180 @ Gucci)
By Becky Lyon
