Oscar de la Renta
Hand-painted Brooch
“In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love…”
–From “Locksley Hall,” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
This spring,Replica Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace let’s hope your young man’s fancy also turns to thoughts of jewelry!
Some of the most beautiful jewelry gift ideas we’ve see this season are taking their cue from Mother Nature. Jewelry designers are enamored with gemstone floral designs, fueled, no doubt, by flower-powered fabrics and fashions. And jewel-embellished creatures from the garden are turning up everywhere, including bumblebees, dragonflies, ladybugs and butterflies.
Mariah Carey wearing
a diamond butterfly ring
One such example, now sparkling twice weekly on American Idol, is judge Mariah Carey’s fabulous diamond butterfly ring, her signature jewel. While the Fake Van Cleef Alhambra Necklace pop diva can well afford the real thing, it is reported that her fans are butterfly-hunting at more affordable price points.
Another rite of spring is the classic dragonfly pin, suitable for a suit lapel or lately seen as an ornament for the hair. We love the transparent wings and crystal body of Swarovski’s new Tilly design, one of many dragonflies in their jewelry collection.
Swarovski Tilly Crystal Dragonfly
All these perennial jewelry motifs from the garden have arrived just in time for bridal showers, Mother’s Day and graduation gift-giving. So whether you’re giving or receiving, turn your thoughts of love to springtime jewelry Cheap Van Cleef Clover Necklace inspired by flora and fauna…a natural selection if there ever was one!
Summer Jewelry Preview: 5 Trends We Love
Photo courtesy British Vogue
As we find ourselves peeling off layers of winter-weary sweaters and jackets, it’s not too soon to start thinking about summer jewelry. Fashion/accessories designers officially call their collections “Spring/Summer 2018,” but summer styles can differ widely from those of spring.
Each season, fashion and jewelry inspiration comes down from the haute couture and up from the streets, meeting somewhere in the middle in a place called “now.” After Labor Day, it’s all about lightening up…taking ourselves a little less seriously…and throwing caution (finally) to the summer wind.
Here are five hot runway looks guaranteed to add some cool to your summer jewelry wardrobe. Why not shop for them now and get a head start on the season!
Hervé Van Der Straegen bracelet – photo from Vogue, Italy
White Hot.
Nothing says summer like a pop of white…we love this white enamel bracelet studded in gold For an added twist, wear one on each wrist…or make a bunch of white bangles your signature summer look.
On a Clear Day.
Crystal or plastic, take your pick…this season we’re going for complete transparency. The clear jewelry trend works with any color in your wardrobe. Try a big crystal necklace – affordable ice!
Blue La La.
Blues are Knockoff Van Cleef Butterfly Necklace making news in all the best jewelry collections, from Lapis Lazuli to Turquoise, Moonstones to Chalcedony. Don’t be afraid to mix blue shades together…and don’t forget old friend red-white-and-blue.
Grass Roots.
Nature is in its element this season, so look for wood, shell and straw jewelry designs. Craving something a little more colorful? Botanical motifs introduced this spring are still blooming.
Tutti Frutti.
From the “anything goes” department, we’re seeing Carmen Miranda earrings, bracelets with bells, and fringe-with-everything. Try adding a piece of jewelry that moves when you do…get out there and shake things up this summer!