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Well, summer is almost here. (Well, in Scottsdale, Arizona, it’s been plenty hot already.) So what will you be wearing this summer? Have you treated yourself to a few new pieces? A new bathing suit? A floppy hat that provides tons of sun protection? How about some movie star sunglasses?

If you’re looking for tips on jewelry trends, this is what one expert has to say:

In 2011 the jewelry tendencies showcased big, bold and chunky pieces. In 2012 the top 10 jewelry trends are all about classic pieces for the spring as well as natural pieces for the fall collection. 2012 will be all about sustainability, recycled, raw pieces that will range from classic to exotic. We will also see that few trends that started out in 2011 that will continue to be hot fashion items in 2012, such as the big and bold rings as well as mix of vintage with a contemporary flair.

In addition bright colors will also be a huge within jewelry industry and you can expect to see bold / unexpected color combinations. Large gemstones and natural geodes and crystals will also be so in!

 

 

As crowds cheer on the last day of Jubilee celebrations for England’s queen, this Houston jeweler showcases his incredible replica work of the royal family’s finest jewels.

Houston Jewelry has some jubilee-worthy jewels on display and is allowing the public to come in for some fun and a little history lesson.

“All the crowns and the diamonds and the pearls, it’s just spectacular. I’ve never seen anything like it,” Houston Jewelry customer William Hill said.

“This is the Imperial State Crown that Queen Victoria wore,” Houston Jewelry saleswoman Judy Memmel said.

It is a replica, of course, but the real one contains 2,783 diamonds, 277 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 5 rubies. You’ve seen it on Queen Elizabeth before when she speaks to parliament.

“If you didn’t know, you would think it was the real thing,” customer Rae Engel said.

There are life-size replicas of things like the St. Edward’s Crown, which weighs more than 5 pounds.

“This is only worn during coronation and it was made in 1662 for Charles II. And the only person who didn’t wear it was Queen Victoria; she said it was too heavy,” Memmel said.

Source: HoustonABC13

We’ve shown you some videos in the past that give you detailed instruction when it comes to wearing jewelry, jewelry trends, etc. This one highlights the fashion power of layering, using some trendy pieces this Spring. Tell us what you think!

Of course, jewelry abounds at every red carpet affair. But we decided to highlight one celebrity in particular who wore enough jewelry to make our hearts stop just a bit.

Victoria Secret model and Russian beauty Irina Shayk donned quite a fortune in sparkling gems at the Cannes Film Festival, to the tune of about 6 million dollars…wowsa.

Jewelry designer de GRISOGONO .

200 white diamonds, 60 briolette diamonds and 198 yellow diamonds worth nearly $1m.

45-carat yellow diamond ring with 407 emeralds worth $5 mil.   de GRISOGONO “ANELLI” earrings in pink gold set with 1128 white diamonds   de GRISOGONO flower braceletin in pink gold set with 2 white diamonds of 2.60 cts and 2663 white diamonds

Source: JewelryInsider.com

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