If you’re planning on asking Santa for a little bling bling this Christmas then make sure your wish list is up to date with the latest jewelry trends. After chatting with our friend and jewelry expert, Alan Sklut of Diamond Empress for tips and trends we bring you….
What’s hot in fine jewelry this year:
1. Sprinkles of Sparkle
Jewelry designs this season are more subtle than before emphasizing the metal more than the diamond. Many pieces like this Cono Harmony Open Pendant by Dana David are lightly sprinkled with diamonds, rather than encrusted. Also, burnished stones offer an elegant sparkle that is also softer looking and easier to wear. This new change is a welcome relief to the more-is-more mentality of past seasons that some found overbearing.
2. Odd and Unusual Rocks
Rough, oversize, or irregular shaped stones create one of a kind looks. This stunning diamond ring with (one of a kind stone) by Diamond in the Rough is a perfect statement piece for any woman 40+ who wants to look stylish and chic. You’ll also find unusually shaped rocks popping up in necklaces this season- another great option, especially set against an elegant little black dress.
3. High Styles for Hearts
Hearts are always in fashion and the latest styles are nothing less than dramatic. Look for embellished initial lockets, interlocking open heart designs in larger sizes and colorful mother of pearl charms dangling from larger open loop chain necklaces and bracelets. Love this sleek Judith Ripka Fontaine Heart Enhancer that blends old world sophistication with cool modern lines of the new world.
4. Red and its related hues are the ‘Hot’ color
If you love Jennifer Lopez’s big pink diamond, it’s time to get one for yourself. Pink Diamonds, Rich pinky red Rubellite (red tourmaline), grapey amethyst and soft pink tourmaline, are the recent favorites of many jewelry designers. Feminine and soft, who could resist this Platinum and 18 k pink and white diamond gold ring by Diva Jewelry?
5. Metal Magic
This season designers are playing with metals and creating surfaces that rival luxury fabrics in their sensory appeal. You might want to consider a bracelet with silky satin sandblasting, or a piece with an antique Raku pottery broken metal look. This exotic hammered and hand formed 22 karat gold gothic and Byzantine inspired cuff by Arman wreaks luxury.
7 Little Luxuries to Keep You Looking Young!
What makes some 40+ women look so chic and sexy while others wind up looking like fashion victims or frumps?
It often comes down to the quality of their clothes. Let’s face it, when you’re young and fresh faced you can almost get away with almost anything. A crisp trendy little knock off shirt for only $20, made to last a single season can make you look like a million bucks.
But, take that same shirt and try wearing it when you’ve got a few wrinkles and some midlife curves and it will make you look harsh and cheap.
Quality counts especially after 40. Beautifully made, luxurious clothes and accessories are Timeless and will make you look Timeless too.
If you’ve been saving your high end pieces for some special occasion that never comes, pull them out from the back of your closet and put them on! If you’ve never thought to treat yourself to something a little more upscale, now is the time to indulge. At this stage of the game, you’ve deserve a little luxury!
Nothing says luxury better than these 7 things:
1. Cashmere
Luxurious fabrics like cashmere will make you look sexy without having to expose everything. For example, we saw Barbara Walters on the View the other day and she looked sensational. She was wearing a tan deep neck cashmere sweater and a beautiful tan skirt. The style of sweater was youthful, but didn’t expose cleavage and the cashmere fabric was so soft and touchable that she appeared alluring but classy. It was hard to believe she is 75!
2. Pearls
Jewelry comes and goes but pearls are timeless. Tahitian and fresh water pearls are particularly popular now thanks to the stunning style of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Another beautiful look at the moment is pearls worn in long strands combined with varying lengths of gold chains or gemstone necklaces.
3. Silk
Nothing looks chicer than a gorgeous silk scarf around your neck, atop of your head,or tied to your handbag. Silk scarves worn as headbands are the fashion statement of the moment and of course a flash of silk lining inside your coat always looks rich and luxurious. Style is in the detail and silk is one detail that people notice.
4. Croc Handbag
Be it real or croc stamped leather, this is another fashion must we guarantee will make you look Agemazing. If you don’t own one treat yourself to this style necessity. We’re told Naples,Italy is the best place to buy the real thing.
5. High Heeled Quality Leather Pumps
Shoes have a language all their own. A gorgeous pair of leather pumps with a medium to high heel looks fabulous with everything and appropriate at any age.
6. Diamond Studs
Whether you are wearing jeans or you are dressed to the nines, diamond studs look right.Classic and cool, they are a 40+ gal’s best friend.
7. Beaded Detailing
A touch of sparkle makes you look youthful and glamorous. Too much can make your look like a Christmas tree. Less is more, so try a little beading on your accessories rather than your clothes. How about a pretty beaded clutch to go with a cocktail dress or some beading on your favourite evening shoe?
