Trends Flash!
Stay in the style know with the weekly Trend Flash! -- a quick reference for what's hot in fashion accessories right now. View the Trend Flash! archives to discover must-have jewelry-making supplies for creating style that sells.
"Worn alone or together, these warm and cool shades create appealing choices for every skin tone."
—InStyle magazine"Earlobes are the new neck, at least when it comes to statement accessories."
—InStyle magazine"In sun-drenched colors or rich metals, each embellished piece [of jewelry] feels custom-made and special. So whatever you pair them with - distressed jeans or a silky dress - looks infinitely more stylish."
—InStyle magazine"Mix earthy agate accessories with bohemian tie-dyes and ornate stone accents."
—Elle magazine"Tiny hearts and bows mixed with personalized accents will have you feeling nostalgic. Whether you layer them with a button-down and jeans or pair with a sleek shirt, these distinctive pieces make any outfit that much more memorable."
—InStyle magazineJanuary 2010
"If you’re going with all neutral colors and basic pieces, you’re definitely allowed to add some bows, a flower pin, whatever you feel like."
—Glamour magazineJanuary 2010
"Clear... The chicest adornments are ones you can see through. Bonus: They won’t clash with our outfit, so wear them with anything!"
—InStyle magazineJanuary 2010
"Atten-tion! Major nights out call for major glitz."
—Vogue magazineJanuary 2010
"Rough and tumbled stone nuggets add a natural unfinished appeal to spring fashion, conjuring up excavational digs and artifacts from around the world. An oxidized brass bib (necklace) with dyed and natural turquoise nuggets and ethnic findings create a unique cultural mix."
—Accessories magazine November 2009"Spring's '80s moment has fully arrived, both in the form of oversized metal ball necklaces and accessories accented with shiny spherical studs."
—Accessories magazine November 2009"Fun, vintage-inspired flower necklaces with opaque stones will add flirtiness to any outfit."
—Accessories magazine November 2009"Designers love sash belts with crystal buckles--the perfect accent to create a glittering focal point."
—Accessories magazine November 2009"Designers have dressed up leaves and vines with chic shades of Indigo blue, adding a touch of mysterious elegance."
—Accessories magazine November 2009"Sequined and rhinestone-studded pieces that give you a lot of bling for your buck."
—Vogue magazine November 2009"Ethnic elements have been interpreted all ways on the runway, from loose to literal. The colors of feathered birds grace a chic dress, while feathers and leather cord add a tribal element to necklaces."
—Accessories magazine November 2009"Gold filigree and colorful stones are fit for a Bollywood princess."
—InStyle magazine"Bold, head-on hoops make ideal face framers."
—InStyle magazine"The 80s bring color and fun to jewelry with plastic bangles and oversized beads in candy and neon colors worn together to clash and contrast."
—World Global Style Network"The simple charm bracelet is updated with multiple charms appearing for an encrusted look. Necklaces have many different charms hanging or the same one repeated throughout in silver, gold and black metallic creating a medieval vibe."
—World Global Style Network"There has been a pearl revival within accessories seeing multiple strands of pearls worn together for an opulent look in classic white, grey and gold. No longer just for the older market, pearls now filter in for a youthful style."
—World Global Style Network"The statement necklace continues for another season with embellishments and multi-strands that create an armored look in heavy metallic necklaces and chunky cuffs worn to the extreme or just a single item."
—World Global Style Network"Refreshing shades of mint green, jadeite, and aqua are infusing everything from beads to crystal to ribbon. Create your next jewelry design in this cool-as-a-cucumber hue."
—www.etsy.com"Take pastels into fall."
—InStyle magazine"For fall: Accessories done in luxe big-cat prints—from leopard to ocelot to tiger."
—Vogue magazine"Mix earthy agate accessories with bohemian tie-dyes and ornate stone accents."
—Elle magazine"Relax in all-American gingham pieces inspired by picnics – ants and all."
—Elle magazine"Channel south of the border styles, from Mexican stripes to cowgirl fringe and day of the dead skulls."
—Elle magazine"Fashion enters the age of Aquarius with accessories and prints inspired by the Zodiac."
—Elle magazine"Designers are seeing the forest for the trees this season with textured wood prints and bark accessories."
—Elle magazine"From breakout eco designers to major jewelry line debuts, exotic accessories get the green light."
—Elle magazine"Denim is spun into surprisingly luxe accessories that are as playful as they are elegant."
—Elle magazine"Organic ebonies and ivories are the perfect match for exotic snakeskins and feathers."
—Marie Claire"What’s blossoming for fall? Flowers-the bigger, the better- on chic pieces that are just brilliant."
—InStyle magazine"Accessories report: Leather and metal jewelry."
—Lucky magazine"We're all ears for the new statement accessory."
—Marie Claire"As versatile as hoops, in paper-thin gold."
—Lucky"It's all about playful pendants on colorful cords."
—Harper's Bazaar"Accessories make a clean break from neutrals, popping in an eighties Day-Glo palette that signals what's on tap for fall."
—Vogue"Earlobes are the new neck, at least when it comes to statement accessories."
—InStyle"A single but impressively sized charm makes a statement."
—InStyle"Look to the runways for new ideas, then create your own one-of-a-kind pieces, inspired by the super-luxe, beautifully embellished handbags that had us drooling as they came down the spring catwalks, we designed our own version using a basic black clutch, a long necklace that doubles as a pretty strap, Granny's old brooches, plus ribbons and trinkets from the craft store."
—InStyle"An extravagantly feminine, flamboyant mood prevails for women's Outrageous trend. Accessories appear soft and delicate, but contain a strong-willed and detailed decadence."
—World Global Style Network"Stand out in the newest of neutrals"
—Life and Style Weekly"There is something old-lady chic about these '50s-style items"
—Lucky"Earthy tones with metallic touches. Be spring's golden girl."
—Lucky"Bold Navajo-inspired designs call to mind the spirit of the Southwest, with a dose of relaxed chic."
—Lucky"Tarnished, exotic-looking chandelier earrings highlight the prettiest part of your neck."
—Lucky"Funky agate necklaces in psychedelic '70s hues. Hang loose, boho girl."
—Marie Claire"For just a taste of the safari trend, think jungle-elegant accessories in outrageously bright colors."
—Marie Claire"The hottest spring pieces look global-inspired, so now's the moment for your wooden bangles, beaded shoes and animal-print bracelets!"
—Glamour, March 2009"They're an instant update for, well, anything: a suit, a sweater, a T-shirt. Got a few already? Layer them on."
—Glamour, March 2009
"Bright Round Baubles — A timeless shape, in eye-catching shades, is equal parts '60s-mod and playful fun"
—InStyle Magazine Design with...
"Orange, lemon, pink grapefruit… get your vitamin C with the new citrus hues!"
—Lucky Magazine Design with...
"This cluster of candy-colored glass beads is like a sculptural centerpiece for your hand."
—Lucky Magazine Design with...
"Sign of the times, astronomy-inspired gems are out of this world."
—W magazine Design with...
"It’s all about playful pendants on colorful cords"
—Harper’s Bazaar Design with...
"Unexpected flashes of pink charmingly feminize a rugged, earth-toned ensemble."
—Lucky Magazine Design with...
"Ooh la la! There’s a bit of Moulin Rouge showgirl in all of us. This holiday season, diva drama will make its way into accessories. Over-the-top jeweled bib necklaces, oversized pins worn in multiples, ruche gloves, jeweled clutches, furs and fascinators will make for grand entrances and unforgettable exits"
—Accessories Magazine Design with...
"The Choker — it gets high marks for its Victorian vibe, but look closer: Each of fall’s cool versions also has edge and polish…"
—InStyle Magazine Design with...
"Catch the light with faceted crystal and glass, and add glamour to your jewelry displays."
—Accessories Magazine Design with...
"Jewelry Report: Organic Spikes. We love this feminine, nature-influenced twist on a rockerish shape."
—Lucky Magazine Design with...
"Go ahead, tie one on. Feathered hair accessories add instant polish to everyday looks."
—InStyle Magazine Design with...
"Double cuffs are an appropriate accessory for a strongly structured dress. We were inspired by Superwoman with a modern feel."
—InStyle Magazine Ready-to-Wear...Design with...
"Color me happy with rainbow-hued accoutrements that strike a bold, cheerful note. Multi-colored baubles may be less serious than traditional diamonds and pearls, but that doesn’t mean they’re light on luxe."
—W Magazine Design with...
"Icy industrial silver that feels carefully hand-worked -- with unbelievable cool results."
—Lucky Magazine Design with...
"A rich sweep of iconic influences - Byzantine, Turkish, Indian - done in dazzling materials and intricate settings."
—Lucky Magazine Design with...
"One’s bright, the other inky: This fall they’re great alone or together."
—InStyle Magazine Design with...
The statement necklace -- fall's key accessory. Fashion, or costume, jewelry gives you a bold, stylish statement piece at an affordable price.
—InStyle
“The perfect way to bring some floral into your favorite fall looks.”
—Stylehive.com
“Givenchy sent a model walking down the runway wearing a layered chain necklace with coins, swords, and charms.”
—Stylehive.com
Plush, velvety bows are tying multi-strand jewelry designs together for style that's rich in texture and long in classic elegance.
—World Global Style Network
Cameos are reappearing on the fashion landscape, making special appearances in jewelry designs of all styles, from classic to edgy. Mix with cultured freshwater pearls and Swarovski® crystal components for multi-strand collar or long, pendant necklaces.
—Harper’s Bazaar
Tie one onto everything -- bracelets, necklaces, purses, headbands, high-collared blouses and high-cut waists. Velvet, sheer or satin, wide or skinny, ribbons are flourishing
—Accessories Magazine
Floral-esque bead cap findings are not just for beads anymore. Use as flower petals and bells in earrings and pendants with Swarovski® crystals or sweet, little gemstones. Add a few paddle pin dangles for an adorable flower feel.
—World Global Style Network
Blue and white porcelain beads are popping up all over the jewelry scene in bracelets and necklaces.
—World Global Style Network
The viva la France colors of pink and black are livening up the jewelry scene. Use soft and bright shades of pink and black glass beads in an assortment of shapes and materials such as glass, crystal, wood and bone.
—World Global Style Network
Mosaic tiles are making a big splash in the jewelry scene. Used in earrings, bracelets and pendants, the brightly detailed little squares add a shot of color to this season's jewelry.
—World Global Style Network
Black and white beads are everywhere. Accent them with a bold red centerpiece for outstanding style.
—Marie Claire
Display the ultimate confidence when you wear the softer shades of pink. Enhanced with sharp tailoring and masculine elegance, the soft sunset colors can be incorporated with lepidolite, pink opal and rhodonite gemstones, cat's eye glass and flamingo pink wood mixed with black onyx for a look that inspire refined relaxation.
—World Global Style Network Trends Fast Track
Precious metal chain with a single teardrop pendant spices up the fashionable T-and-jeans style and works for all seasons. It only takes a tiny pop of color for high-fashion style.
—InStyle Magazine
Decorate laser-cut metals with Swarovski® crystal rhombus flatbacks for fashion-forward geometric accessories.
—World Global Style Network
Delicious arm candy, in the form of cuffs with metallic pearls, serves as a dramatic statement piece for any of your season's ensembles.
—Accessories Magazine
Brooches are pinning the fashion market. Whether plastered over denim jackets or singly adorning a lapel, they're brooching the style subject across the globe.
—World Global Style Network
Jewelry this season includes high-shine gold or silver beads and components that keep a simple, minimalist design.
—World Global Style NetworkComponents
Indulge in a nautical palette of navy and white -- White Lotus™ cultured freshwater pearls accented with night blue Swarovski crystal pearls and anchored with sterling silver.
—Harper's Bazaar
Bring the outdoor garden into your jewelry designs. Nest a faceted green bead or a whole row of green cultured freshwater pearls in a silver leaf pendant to simulate peas in a pod. You can even add wire for a charming vine effect.
—World Global Style Network
There's something delightfully fresh and preppy about dots. Enjoy playing with this fun trend with fancy dotted glass beads in vibrant colors.
—World Global Style Network
Sweeten any outfit with pastel faceted gems in every shade. Style icons since forever have known the allure and infinite variety of colored stones. And the designs are easy -- faceted gemstone beads and wire-wrapped cabochons give bracelets, earrings and necklaces a high-fashion, razzle-dazzle style.
—Marie Claire
Owl-La-La...the ominous yet playful gliders of the night are seen in whimsical jewelry designs of lampwork glass, artfully woven seed beads, and strikingly realistic carved gemstones.
—World Global Style Network
Cameos are an updated classic with sterling silver and marcasite. Express yourself in traditional European designs with cameos, crests and badges on velvet ribbon chokers. Use large marcasite and sterling silver components with intricate cameos for a brilliant look.
—World Global Style Network
Keep your eye on the exploration horizon for ancient looking carved bone beads that look like aged accents from many distant lands with primitive textures and indigenous patterns in timeworn colors.
—World Global Style Network
Prominent, rich green gemstone and glass beads range from pine to darkened evergreens that offset other colors like berry, brown, and gold for an elegant look.
—World Global Style Network
Keep your eye on reds. Spice up jewelry with splashes of hot color in red mountain jade gemstone, cinnabar, and coral beads!
—Gilbert & Frech Trend ReportTigereye Beads!
Indulge your wild side with leopardskin jasper and the always-popular tigereye gemstone beads. Look for large, multifaceted and irregularly shaped stones mixed with generous 14K gold, gold-plated, and vermeil beads for a wild, eclectic look.
—World Global Style Network
The evil eye is an always-popular design element known for magic as a talisman of protection and good luck. Make your own lucky amulet jewelry with eye beads.
—W Magazine
Get in on the softer side of the season with dainty floral prints in soothing pastel colors and bright purple passion flowers.
—Harper's BazaarFaceted Gems
Keep cool with mesmerizing maritime calming blue and green gems in peridot, aquamarine and blue topaz colors. Don't forget your mountings and settings.
—World Global Style Network
Jewelry, handbags, hats -- even clothing -- embellished with the dreamy opalescence of mother-of-pearl accents.
—Harper's Bazaar
All-over sequin style is the pivotal partywear accessory. Attach in long lengths of black sequins for sleek style, or use bright metallic colors to create eye-catching pieces.
—World Global Style Network
The subtle fire of labradorite gemstone beads, also known as spectrolite, fit perfectly with this season's delicate neutral palette. Make labradorite jewelry with dainty hand cut beads, or large faceted gemstone beads for a bold statement.
—World Global Style Network
Velvet ribbon dripping with large Swarovski® crystal components and purple velvet crystal beads -- make great cuff bracelets and choker-style necklaces for casual or evening wear.
—InStyle Magazine
For a look that's strong, focus on a large malachite focal piece.
—World Global Style NetworkGemstone Beads!
Pile on the pink and green colors of tourmaline gemstone beads. Pair up this versatile stone in compelling combinations of pink and green Swarovski® crystal components, black onyx, and cultured freshwater pearls.
—Magazine.gem-fashion.com
Silvery mirrors work magic this fall with smoky gray colors. Try combining mirror-finished glass beads, pyrite gemstone beads, and eye-catching comet argent and black diamond colored Swarovski® crystals for a look of icy glamour.
—InStyle Magazine
Malachite gemstone beads bring the refreshing color green to jewelry and fashion. Brighten up your season by adding either natural or imitation malachite to necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
—World Global Style Network
Spice up the season with tons of bold, dramatic red color. Garnet gemstone beads are perfect to bring out tones of red, as well as all red-colored Swarovski® crystal components.
—Accessories Magazine
Embellished circular disks are coming full circle this season. Embellish your own large disk earrings with Lazer Lace™ components and Swarovski® flat back crystals.
—World Global Style Network
Go crazy for eye-catching statement necklaces. These masterpieces, with lavish intricate details, are a great way to showcase large faceted freeform and carved gemstone beads, brilliant Swarovski® crystal components, and opulent Hill Tribes silver components!
—InStyle Magazine
Incorporate your favorite tribal elements into a great statement piece using handmade Rajasthani and Hill Tribes silver beads and components with shell, carved bone and wood beads.
—World Global Style Network
Create a homemade tapestry of comfort with hand-knit, super-sized brooches, beaded quilt purses, macramé embellishments and fuzzy fiber and wood bead necklaces.
—World Global Style Network
Agate gemstone beads and pendants are charming designers with their one-of-a-kind look of stripes and patterns.
—Modern Jeweler Magazine
On the rise... Bead clusters. Take a bracelet or ring finding and add a cluster of flower charms, designer cultured freshwater pearls, and Swarovski® crystal beads.
—JCK magazine
The square... it's simple, functional and fun! Squares conveniently stack, link and frame beads. They're retro-inspired -- Swarovski® crystal cubes, precious metal links and frames and Swarovski® crystal squares. Whatever you design, remember... it's hip to be square!
—JCKstyle magazine
Accessorize with the eccentric modernism of Art Deco-inspired beads -- big, bold shapes and geometric patterns in striking designs.
—World Global Style Network
Express your personality with designs straight from the heart. Use charm clusters and single pendants with symbolic meaning.
—People StyleWatch
Fall introduces a new palette of colors for floral designs. Swarovski® crystal flower beads are a great way to celebrate the presence of the season.
—InStyle Magazineand Drops
Amethyst, a purple quartz gemstone, has long been prized for its rich mystic associations and regular splendor.
Designer-artists are mixing Amethyst with rose or yellow gold in bold, raw chunks, glossy cabochons and confident cuts for beautiful necklaces, earrings and rings.
Feathers are flocking the fashion forefront, winging their way into jewelry designs and onto purse straps, belts and clothing. Mix them with turquoise and wood beads suspended from leather cord.
—Marie Claire
Look for clear and colored Cubic Zirconia drops and rhinestones in unexpected places.
—Fashion Accessories
Pearls are hot, hot, hot! Cultured freshwater white pearls and colored pearls mix with beads for added richness, or use as stations in long chains.
—Fashion AccessoriesFiligree Components
Filigree bracelets and earrings are gaining ground in jewelry designs. Use filigree chandelier components or Lazer Lace™ to add style.
—Fashion AccessoriesCabochons and Pendants
BIG Gemstones are everywhere. Gemstone beads, gemstone cabochons and gemstone pendants... it doesn't matter! As long as the gems are BIG.
—Fashion Accessories
Gold is hot! Shop from a wide selection of gold beads and gold chain.
—Fashion Accessories
Small accessories are hot, especially when adorned with decorative items, such as charms.
—Fashion Accessories
Create both high drama and breezy glamour with black and white gemstone beads.
—InStyle Magazine
Classic hoops are getting the star treatment, garlanded with cultured freshwater pearls and gemstone beads. The results resemble exquisite little wreaths that hang from delicate earlobes. Add them to your circle of friends.
—InStyle Magazine
This summer everything -- dresses, shoes, bags, even tank tops -- is encrusted with Swarovski® crystal components. The result... something basic becomes something gorgeous.
—Glamour Magazine
A multi-colored necklace of glass beads is the ideal embellishment for this season's pale palette and works for day and night ensembles.
—InStyle Magazine
If you love to get noticed -- bright colored large faceted gems are for you.
—Glamour Magazine
Embrace this fun style with cheery polyclay beads and natural cord.
—Glamour Magazine
Look for super sized handbags this season! Most look like weekender bags and sport those great outside pockets and plenty of hardware.
—Fashion Accessories
Inspired by Hollywood -- Swarovski® crystal beads will make you feel like a red carpet star.
—InStyle Magazine
Whimsical birds, hearts, keys and lockets and playful crystals dangle from large link chain to jazz up any style of handbag.
—World Global Style Network
There are lots of ways to go green with faceted gems or gemstone beads. Pair with 14KT gold metal beads, pearls and Swarovski® crystal beads.
—InStyle Magazine
No matter what the occasion, large-scale gemstone rings and metal pendants make a major statement.
—Accessories Magazine
Precious metal wire gives jewelry a heavy-metal, yet personal style. Weave in Swarovski® crystal beads or enclose cultured freshwater pearls for stunning, innovative designs.
—World Global Style Network
Leopard spots and wild animals roar into view in every classification. Go wild with leopardskin jasper, tigereye gemstone beads , and tiger components, mixed with metal chain.
—Accessories Magazine
Snake motifs make a big impact. Snake's Eye cabochons, chain, and snake components, are slithering onto jewelry designs.
—People Stylewatch
Fun in the sun means stylish shades bejeweled with Swarovski® crystal flatbacks.
—World Global Style Network
Novelty zip and belt-loop charms add youthful flair to ordinary jeans. Attach a lobster claw clasp to any charm and fasten onto belt loops or zippers of jeans.
—World Global Style Network
Wood and gemstone Owl beads, pendants, and charms are wise this season.
—Accessories The Show, Las Vegas
The ultimate beading embellishment for clothing, belts, hats, scarves, purses, cards...everything.
—Women's Wear Daily Products
Embroidered patterns in vivid colors or basic black, threaded with tiny metallic seed beads.
—Women's Wear Daily Products
Sweetly worded, delicately engraved sterling silver affirmation charms whisper little inspirations.
—Accessories Magazine
The message is clear. Crystal jewelry is a must for cool summer style. Mix Swarovski® crystal beads or quartz gemstone beads with chain or metal wire for a transparent twist.
—Accessories Magazine
Be it a basic tee or faded blue jeans, Swarovski® crystal iron-on transfers are elevating even the most ordinary essentials to a new level of brilliance.
—World Global Style Network trend report
Frangia focal pieces, pendants and necklaces in red coral, mother-of-pearl and silver are branching out into spring and summer fashions. This limb-like design, seen in tone-on-tone color schemes, combined with gemstone beads or Swarovski® crystal beads, creates a contrasting style of femininity and structure.
—MAGIC Marketplace and Accessories Show, Las Vegas
Chinese dragon charms and pendants are emerging in jewelry-making, fashion and home décor. The serpent-like creature has long been a symbol of power and prosperity in Chinese folklore and art. A mythical animal with supernatural powers, dragons can be mixed with Swarovski® crystal beads and turquoise beads for a rich, sophisticated design.
—MAGIC Marketplace and Accessories Show, Las Vegas










