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Vintage Bangle 2010 - 2011 High End Designer Costume Jewelry Trend Forecast Whether you are a collector, a fashionista or a specialty shop retailer, knowing what fashion jewelry trends are current...
Vintage Bangle
2010 - 2011 High End Designer Costume Jewelry Trend ForecastWhether you are a collector, a fashionista or a specialty shop retailer, knowing what fashion jewelry trends are current and coming is vital and then being able to duplicate the trend at a fraction of the designer or retail pieces is essential. After much market research and trend-spotting, I have compiled a list of the jewelry trends for 2010 and into 2011. In summary; -Massive, Dramatic and Heavy Metals - Antique, Vintage, Retro & New Combinations - Dramatic, unique, unusual necklaces ¨ Ornamented & Bold Bracelets ¨ Eclectic Natural Look ¨ Crystal, Rhinestone & Venetian Art Glass ¨ Black, Grey and Neutrals - 2010-2011 Color Predictions ¨ Faux & Real Pearls ¨ Over-The-Top Rings - Enormous Hoops and Chandelier Earrings -Green Eco Aware Movement
Massive, Dramatic and Heavy Metals– Big and bold ornaments are in this season. There is no such thing as "not enough" and "more more-ness" is absolutely desirable. Decadently embellished pieces having drama and making a major statement will be the showstoppers everyone is looking to own. Also massive metal pieces such as the giant curb link necklace pieces designed by Kenneth J. Lane and others and which are very expensive.
Antique, Vintage, Retro & New Combinations – everyone loves the look of antique, vintage and retro jewelry and now the latest trend is to thoughtfully mix these with new and creative pieces for a unique one of a kind look. Jewelry designers such as Elizabeth Locke and Roberto Coin are beautifully infusing their new concepts and marrying them to antique and vintage looks and the resulting designs are perfection.
Dramatic, unique and unusual necklaces – unlike in the past when the massive brooches and pins were the key element in one's personal adornment… it is now the necklace. Necklaces that fill a neckline such as the popular bib style, or the long multi-chain with or without a pendant such as some of the designs by Chopard can include rhinestone crosses, circles, skulls and skeleton keys. Also multi media pieces that appear to be one-of-a kind create that ever popular "artist -bohemian" look and each having matching earrings to complete the statement is what drama and unique are all about. Ornamented & Bold Bracelets– this trend has been hot for a while since Louis Vuitton made a major statement with his embellished cuff designs. Also wonderful dyed leather cuffs reminiscent of "surfer chic" with ornamentation are making their appearance. Massive lucite confetti bangles like the old 50's – 60's versions, and metal cuffs with charms, studs and crystals are all bigger than ever.
Eclectic Natural Ethnic and Tribal Looks – ethnic and regional designs are always hot and this year is no exception. Taking from the Native American or African use of natural stones including turquoise, agates, onyx, opaque and semi precious stones in rock candy colors and like the high end designs of Oscar Heyman and Katy Briscoe. Gorgeous pale angelskin coral and the most important one yet is precious and rare red coral whether used in their raw form or carved are not to be missed. All of this incorporated into original nature inspired designs create an "earth mother" appeal.
Crystal, Rhinestone & Venetian Art Glass– this look is eternal as it duplicates the look of fine diamonds at a mere fraction of the cost. Grey and black are new this year and H. Stern's "Cobblestone" collection and jewelry designer Jane Taylor's use of beautifully colored sets in interesting color combinations in dangle earrings, bracelets and necklaces are making any jewelry maven wanting these tasty morsels. The combination of Venetian and Murano colorful lamp-work art-glass beads and hand-blown glass make for a fabulous combination of light reflecting beauty.
Black, Grey and Neutrals – this is a major trend in not only women's but men's jewelry. It can be glass, metal, crystals, lucite, pearls, leather or anodized stainless steel. All of these materials when used deliberately create a very sophisticated statement. Another less available but super hot trend is the use of rough cut and off color diamonds, such as Rio Tinto's grey diamond "Silver Mist Collection". Also coming from Italy (and who knows fashion and trends better than the Italians) is Chocolate Gold and is being used extensively in the collections of Italian jewelry designers de Grisogono, Licia Mattioli and Gruosi. Chocolate gold is beautiful with any skin tone and the true jewelry lover with discerning taste will fall in love with it. 2010 – 2011 Color predictions- the color stories for 2010 and moving into 2011 are muted tones: pale grey blues, faded creams and taupe, soft violets, washed out ochre, and then combined with more saturated colors such as yellow, violet, purple, red and cerulean blue. These colors are one step away from the jewel-tones and pastels in the past and are more unique and make for great combinations. Elizabeth Gage, Tom Munsteiner and Paloma Picasso use many of these color stories in their highly desirable jewelry pieces which can sell for $1000's.
Faux & Real Pearls – Pearls are pure classicism. For centuries they have been highly desired for their unique one of a kind nature. However in 2010-2011, pearls are not your mom's string of 8mm pearls anymore. Pearls whether real or faux are coming in massive rounds, teardrops or biwa shapes and are showing up everywhere. Even Cartier has revived their classic styling in more eye catching pearl in combination with diamonds designs. Pearls can be at the end of a long neck chain, incorporated into a massive heavy metal multi chain bib necklace, on top of a ring, dangling from ears or clustered as charms around the wrist. They are still feminine but with a "warrior princess" edge.
Over-The-Top Rings- whether faux or real the more one can put on a finger the better and the idea is to "catch the eye". Clusters of crystals, pearls, charms, Lucite beads, reflecting a style referred to as "French Salon Chic". Flashing an unbelievable ring while having cocktails and conversation is the ultimate "tease" and everyone will be envious.
Enormous Hoops and Chandelier Earrings – The hoop earrings is extremely versatile and this trend is still very strong. The bigger… longer… and glitzier the better. Earring Hoops that are 2" – 4" long and have rhinestones or diamonds on the outside and inside are right on trend. Jewelry designers Patricia Locke and Ramona Singer are creating new and exciting hoop earring designs. Now for a more elegant look, chandelier earrings are perfect. Bulgari, and others are giving their spin on this classic earring design. In 2010, earrings with intense color palettes such as hot pinks, reds, greens and yellows create a striking contrast that will give any fashion look a touch of glamour. Green Eco Aware Movement –thank God this movement finally made it to the over-indulgent world of jewelry. More and more designers such as Mari & Lani Davis, Alex and Ani, and Tamra Gentry just to name a few are concerned with" recycle and reuse" philosophies in their designs. Whether it is recycling auto paint, plastic milk cartons, used newspapers, or just plain trash… interesting and exciting jewelry is literally popping up everywhere!!. Consider yourself forewarned and now that you are armed with market insights and trend predictions, what do you do about them? If money is no object than visit the designers' websites that have been cited in the above. But if you are a collector on a tight budget or a specialty shop retailer on a limited open inventory you really only have one choice. Visit www.VintageGemsEmporium.com for a look at most of these trends at wholesale and lower than retail prices. Most all of the trends are identified in a section called "2010 and Beyond Trends". You will find that the prices are half of what anyone else would retail them for and they have been hand-selected for the discerning jewelry buyer and seller. Registration is free and if you need quantities of a specific item and while supplies last, Vintage Gems Emporium will be pleased to accommodate your desires.
About the Author Candace Daugherty Owner of VBMShops, your online source for Antique, Vintage and New Fine and Costume Jewelry |
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Antique get creative with recycling ideas in the Florida Green
(Deland, FL) - It has often been often said that the antique business ultimately the recycling activity, but several former distributors in Florida Shows / Promotions Puchstein have taken the idea to the next level. They are recycling themselves antiques or at least parts of them in new forms and uses that remain some vestiges of the old original still appeal to modern needs and tastes.
Three businessmen were established in 22 to 24 in the edition of Antiquity in Deland Show Fairgrounds in Deland Volusia County, Florida.
Bruce and Vickie Pantii of Breezy Palm Trading Company has a thing about plastic. More specifically, they have a thing about Bakelite, the plastic principles developed by the Belgian Leo Baekeland, doctor in chemistry in 1907. The formula was acquired by American Bakelite Catalin Corporation in 1927 to produce phenolic resins are durable good plastic.While Bakelite has many commercial and industrial applications one of the most popular applications developed in the 1930s when it was used to make jewelry fantasy. The most popular and most expensive is now the bracelets and pins carved figural.
Pantii Bruce said that ten years ago 90 percent of its Sales were vintage items, but customers began asking Bakelite polka dot bracelets but there just was not any left. He decided to do them. Now 90 percent of her business is custom signed "wearable art" pieces made of Bakelite. Start with a vintage bakelite bracelet plain and polka insert points and Bakelite stock, usually ten tubes inch material originally used to make bracelets that has raised away in the last twenty years. These bracelets new style retail in the low to mid hundred dollar standard widths and up to $ 500 for the benefit of the greats. To make a more affordable bracelet Five years ago began casting bracelets acrylic type he calls "Vibrulite" and decorate them with dots bakelite or bow. These sell in the range of $ 150. Pantii is selling both the medium and art by recycling old Bakelite stock.
Want to buy a typewriter very old junk exhausted manual no longer works? Nor anyone. But Roy and Rhonda Barska jewelry typewriters and probably interested. Twelve years ago she began selling antiques and collectibles, but could not sell their inventory of used typewriters so he decided to recycle. How? Using the letter on the keyboard. They are especially fond of the old Crown because they have to have the best sources. They began by removing the bakelite or celluloid key sources and incorporating it into jewelry Sterling custom made with custom-made molds. They started with bracelets and expanded the line to include necklaces, earrings, pins, rings, cufflinks, money clips ticket, pass holders, keychains and many other applications including many varied and intelligent suggestions from customers. Pendants and rings range from $ 25 to $ 45. Bracelets are $ 35 and bracelets complete with multiple keys typewriter the letter are $ 80 and up. If a client requests a style or theme that is out of stock Roy will do so within thirty minutes outside of additional actions taken to shows. A good source of business for the Barska is weddings. They usual make pieces for parties weddings and showers, at the request of prospective brides and grooms.
John Atkinson, of Boston was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but he is working it, one spoon at a time. In fact forks used too, but skips any knives for the drawing. Becomes covered with silver or antique silver jewelry sterling silver with magnetic closures. He couples interesting design patterns on the handle of forks or spoons in a custom bracelet with a clasp. It began as a discoverer Matching patterns of silver, but finished with the silver boxes unused or beaten. He realized that he could turn a spoon handle pattern on a keychain and your customers will always have a sample of the pattern they were seeking.
From there it spread throughout the bracelets and rings and customs are custom items as you expect. He sells $ 20 silver bracelets and silver rings and key chains for $ 5. It also has a wide variety of patterns to choose from, and many are monograms. Many of his customers want patterns from a given year. Their main complaint is that good deed is increasingly difficult to find. Most of patterns from the 1960s were too light to make decorative jewelry and not as much money is in the public market today. Silver has excellent pattern books Reference and probably can match the pattern of silver on its inventory and custom make a ring or a bracelet. Also the patterns used to date as many of your customers want patterns for a specific year. Notes that many people use its service to recycle pieces of family silver instead of passing along complete sets.
These innovative distributors and many more can be seen in the ancient sample from Florida sites / Puchstein Promotions and West Palm Beach Antiques Festival. For a complete list of dates and places to visit web sites www.floridaantiqueshows.com and www.wpbaf.com . You can also send and Bill Kay Promotions Puchstein Puchstein in puchs2@yahoo.com or call them at (941) 697-7475.
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