Jewelry Trends

The 60’s fashion trends are still in existence today. Whether it’s “mod style” oversized hoop earrings or wooden beaded bracelets, everything old is indeed new again. This video reviews some of the highlights of the 60’s. Note how nothing looks too out of place in today’s styles:

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From long, long strands of pearls to oversized necklaces to pasta earrings (yes, we’re serious!) to LOTS of bracelets, this video gives you a glimpse into the trends to expect when the weather warms and the colors brighten:

We’re seeing quite a few of these older cut stones lately – and we think they’re amazing! If only these stones could talk. . . . . . This one belongs to a friend of ours who brought her ring in for the Full Spa Treatment. Looks like new again!

We love platinum here at Joseph Schubach Jewelers. And when the stars wear it, we’re all over it. Platinum has increased drastically over the years and made its way to red carpets all over the world. This recent Golden Globes award ceremony were no exception.

“Platinum is naturally white, so it never changes color or fades, thereby maximizing the brilliance of diamonds and colored gemstones. It is the ideal setting for the red carpet, and all of life’s most important moments.”

Source: The Daily Jewel

We mentioned jewelry trends for this upcoming season several months ago. But (no shock) – they change. Here’s an interesting article that gives you some guidelines as you peruse our site. And as always, thanks for taking the time to read our blog and be our client! Happy New Year to you all!

Chunky & Large Metals

Huge and bold ornaments are in this time and ideas such as “not enough” and “much more a lot more-ness” is definitely desirable. Decadently embellished items having drama and generating a main statement will be the showstoppers everyone is hunting. Also, enormous (and expensive!) metal pieces as the giant curb link necklace pieces created by Kenneth J. Lane and other designers are really in. 

 

Antique/Vintage/Retro & New Combinations

Absolutely everyone loves the look of antique, vintage and retro jewelry and now the most recent trend is to thoughtfully mix these and make a new and imaginative item as one. Jewelry designers, say, Elizabeth Locke and Roberto Coin are beautifully infusing their new concepts and marrying them to antique and vintage that seems to be and the resulting styles are perfect.

Dramatic, Special and “Restructured” Necklaces

As opposed to the 60s when the huge brooches and pins are the key component in one’s individual adornment. Now is the necklace. The bib necklace started to grow in the hearts of many at least 3 years ago and evidently, these are still very influential today and in fact evolved to different stand-out pieces like over-the-top multi-chain neckpieces, fabric-made, etc.

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An example of a bib necklace.

 

Fake & Genuine Pearls

Pearls yell pure classicism. For centuries they have been hugely desired for their natural class and exclusive appeal. Used in the Victorian Era, pearls have evolved from simple one-strand to numerous layers and layers of beautifully hand crafted balls. Even Cartier has revived their classic styling in a lot more eye catching pearl with diamonds as added details. Pearls can be worn with edgy metals and other ornaments to have that feel of “warrior princess” but still exuding glamour.

 

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Ah, what a great way to start the day! These tips from a 1975 magazine still hit home (though some points might be a tad outdated, like the psychedelic look appealing to teenagers.) Regardless, its fun and interesting to review how business was done decades ago to see what holds true. Thanks JCK magazine!

• Paint your store red, white, and blue; flood it with bright light; and you’ll sell lots of $3.50 liberty bells.




• Texture the walls, roll out a matching carpet, lower the lights, and customers will order up diamonds.




• Customers will be turned off by colors that don’t harmonize. One color must be dominant and the other subordinate in order to achieve a happy balance.




• Red, orange, and yellow are warm colors. Red is a good choice because it has so many complementary colors.




• If you are trying to suggest a feeling of coolness, green, blue, or violet should be your dominant color.




• Too much color can be distracting to your customer.




• Make sure your colors call attention to your merchandise.




• Your colors should make your customers comfortable while they shop.




• Men and older people prefer more subdued shades. They are more serious shoppers and are more interested in merchandise rather than surroundings.




• Female shoppers prefer a more vivid combination of colors. The more sophisticated the shopper, the sharper her appreciation for your décor.




• Teenagers prefer a psychedelic mixture of the brightest shades. They live in a hurry and won’t slow down long enough to absorb a tasteful combination of color.




• Generally, the low price end or mass market prefers brighter, simpler colors. The higher end of the market produces a discriminating shopper who enjoys being different and will appreciate a décor that is unique.




• Color is not limited to the floors and walls. Proper color combination is necessary when displaying gems.




• Displaying rubies on a green mat is very effective. A diamond becomes breathtaking surrounded by black, dark red, or blue.




• A color wheel can be picked up at any art or department store and can be an excellent aid in selecting colors for your store.

We’ve shown you ugly jewelry in the past.  But what would Christmas be without a brief fashion retrospective of the worst possible kind? You’ve seen them, you’ve tried to look away – yet somehow their over-the-top garishness made you look on, like a wardrobe trainwreck.
BEWARE!

Ho ho noooo!

Even Santa looks scared.

The classy European look is still no competition to this sweater.

Patchworking it only makes it worse!

Not a happy holiday dog.