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.

It's all about Coral and Turquoise

"Worn alone or together, these warm and cool shades create appealing choices for every skin tone."

—InStyle magazine
Oversize Hoops

"Earlobes are the new neck, at least when it comes to statement accessories."

—InStyle magazine
We got the Bead

"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
Get the Look

"Mix earthy agate accessories with bohemian tie-dyes and ornate stone accents."

—Elle magazine
Charmed Life

"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 magazine
January 2010
Don’t forget jewelry and girly extras

"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 magazine
January 2010
THE ACCESSORY

"Clear... The chicest adornments are ones you can see through. Bonus: They won’t clash with our outfit, so wear them with anything!"

—InStyle magazine
January 2010
Highly Decorated

"Atten-tion! Major nights out call for major glitz."

—Vogue magazine
January 2010
A Stone's Throw

"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
'80's Redux

"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
Flirty Flowers

"Fun, vintage-inspired flower necklaces with opaque stones will add flirtiness to any outfit."

—Accessories magazine November 2009
Crystal Sashay

"Designers love sash belts with crystal buckles--the perfect accent to create a glittering focal point."

—Accessories magazine November 2009
Nature's Elements

"Designers have dressed up leaves and vines with chic shades of Indigo blue, adding a touch of mysterious elegance."

—Accessories magazine November 2009
Twinkle, Twinkle

"Sequined and rhinestone-studded pieces that give you a lot of bling for your buck."

—Vogue magazine November 2009
Tribal Beats

"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
All the Raj

"Gold filigree and colorful stones are fit for a Bollywood princess."

—InStyle magazine
Full Circle

"Bold, head-on hoops make ideal face framers."

—InStyle magazine
Pop Plastic

"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
Charms

"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
Pearls

"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
Heavy Metal

"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
Shades of Mint

"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
Power of Pastels

"Take pastels into fall."

—InStyle magazine
Just Purr-fect

"For fall: Accessories done in luxe big-cat prints—from leopard to ocelot to tiger."

—Vogue magazine
Get the Look

"Mix earthy agate accessories with bohemian tie-dyes and ornate stone accents."

—Elle magazine
Alfresco

"Relax in all-American gingham pieces inspired by picnics – ants and all."

—Elle magazine
South by Southwest

"Channel south of the border styles, from Mexican stripes to cowgirl fringe and day of the dead skulls."

—Elle magazine
Universal Love

"Fashion enters the age of Aquarius with accessories and prints inspired by the Zodiac."

—Elle magazine
Tree Huggers

"Designers are seeing the forest for the trees this season with textured wood prints and bark accessories."

—Elle magazine
World Piece

"From breakout eco designers to major jewelry line debuts, exotic accessories get the green light."

—Elle magazine
Cotton Candy

"Denim is spun into surprisingly luxe accessories that are as playful as they are elegant."

—Elle magazine
A Fine Complement

"Organic ebonies and ivories are the perfect match for exotic snakeskins and feathers."

—Marie Claire
Blossoming Jewelry

"What’s blossoming for fall? Flowers-the bigger, the better- on chic pieces that are just brilliant."

—InStyle magazine
Big Earrings

"Accessories report: Leather and metal jewelry."

—Lucky magazine
Big Earrings

"We're all ears for the new statement accessory."

—Marie Claire
Star Jewelry

"As versatile as hoops, in paper-thin gold."

—Lucky
Exciting Extras

"It's all about playful pendants on colorful cords."

—Harper's Bazaar
Neon Beads

"Accessories make a clean break from neutrals, popping in an eighties Day-Glo palette that signals what's on tap for fall."

—Vogue
Oversize Hoops

"Earlobes are the new neck, at least when it comes to statement accessories."

—InStyle
Bracelet Power

"A single but impressively sized charm makes a statement."

—InStyle
Get Crafty

"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
Outrageous

"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
Stars Go Neutral

"Stand out in the newest of neutrals"

—Life and Style Weekly
Flower Jewelry

"There is something old-lady chic about these '50s-style items"

—Lucky
Neutral Ground

"Earthy tones with metallic touches. Be spring's golden girl."

—Lucky
What I Want Now!

"Bold Navajo-inspired designs call to mind the spirit of the Southwest, with a dose of relaxed chic."

—Lucky
Antiqued Chandelier Components

"Tarnished, exotic-looking chandelier earrings highlight the prettiest part of your neck."

—Lucky
Must-Get Stones

"Funky agate necklaces in psychedelic '70s hues. Hang loose, boho girl."

—Marie Claire
Tribal in Mind

"For just a taste of the safari trend, think jungle-elegant accessories in outrageously bright colors."

—Marie Claire
Pile on the Jewelry

"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
Find a Big Necklace

"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
Colorful Round Beads and Drops Trends FLASH: This just in... Colorful Round Beads and Drops!

"Bright Round Baubles — A timeless shape, in eye-catching shades, is equal parts '60s-mod and playful fun"

—InStyle Magazine Design with...
Citrus Colors Trends FLASH: This just in... Citrus Colors!

"Orange, lemon, pink grapefruit… get your vitamin C with the new citrus hues!"

—Lucky Magazine Design with...
Glass Rings Trends FLASH: This just in... Glass Rings!

"This cluster of candy-colored glass beads is like a sculptural centerpiece for your hand."

—Lucky Magazine Design with...
Astrology Signs Trends FLASH: This just in... Astrology Signs!

"Sign of the times, astronomy-inspired gems are out of this world."

—W magazine Design with...
Exciting Extras Trends FLASH: This just in... Exciting Extras!

"It’s all about playful pendants on colorful cords"

—Harper’s Bazaar Design with...
Pink Crystals Trends FLASH: This just in... Pink Crystals!

"Unexpected flashes of pink charmingly feminize a rugged, earth-toned ensemble."

—Lucky Magazine Design with...
Viva La Mode Trends FLASH: This just in... Viva La Mode

"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...
Choker Necklaces Trends FLASH: This just in... Choker Necklaces!

"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...
Light it Up Trends FLASH: This just in... Light it Up!

"Catch the light with faceted crystal and glass, and add glamour to your jewelry displays."

—Accessories Magazine Design with...
Stick-Shaped Beads and Jewelry Trends FLASH: This just in... Stick-Shaped Beads and Jewelry!

"Jewelry Report: Organic Spikes. We love this feminine, nature-influenced twist on a rockerish shape."

—Lucky Magazine Design with...
Feather Components Trends FLASH: This just in... Feather Components!

"Go ahead, tie one on. Feathered hair accessories add instant polish to everyday looks."

—InStyle Magazine Design with...
Matching Cuffs Trends FLASH: This just in... Matching Cuffs

"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 Trends FLASH: This just in... Color!

"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...
Sculptural Silver Trends FLASH: This just in... Sculptural Silver!

"Icy industrial silver that feels carefully hand-worked -- with unbelievable cool results."

—Lucky Magazine Design with...
Global Bazaar Trends FLASH: This just in...Global Bazaar!

"A rich sweep of iconic influences - Byzantine, Turkish, Indian - done in dazzling materials and intricate settings."

—Lucky Magazine Design with...
Black and Gold Beading Components Trends FLASH: This just in... Black and Gold Beading Components!

"One’s bright, the other inky: This fall they’re great alone or together."

—InStyle Magazine Design with...
Fashion Jewelry Trends FLASH: This just in... Fashion Jewelry!

The statement necklace -- fall's key accessory. Fashion, or costume, jewelry gives you a bold, stylish statement piece at an affordable price.

—InStyle
Flower-Inspired Jewelry Components Trends FLASH: This just in... Flower-Inspired Jewelry Components!

“The perfect way to bring some floral into your favorite fall looks.”

—Stylehive.com
Layering Gold Chain Trends FLASH: This just in... Layering Gold Chain!

“Givenchy sent a model walking down the runway wearing a layered chain necklace with coins, swords, and charms.”

—Stylehive.com
Velvet Ribbons Trends FLASH: This just in... Velvet Ribbons!

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
Cameo Cabochons Trends FLASH: This just in... Cameo Cabochons!

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
Ribbons Trends FLASH: This just in... Ribbons!

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
Bead Caps Trends FLASH: This just in... Bead Caps!

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 Trends FLASH: This just in... Blue and White Porcelain Beads!

Blue and white porcelain beads are popping up all over the jewelry scene in bracelets and necklaces.

—World Global Style Network
Pink and Black Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Pink and Black Beads!

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
Tile Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Tile Beads!

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 Trends FLASH: This just in... Black and White Beads!

Black and white beads are everywhere. Accent them with a bold red centerpiece for outstanding style.

—Marie Claire
Think Pink Trends FLASH: This just in... Think Pink!

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
Teardrop Pendants Trends FLASH: This just in... Teardrop Pendants!

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
Geometric Components Trends FLASH: This just in... Geometric Components!

Decorate laser-cut metals with Swarovski® crystal rhombus flatbacks for fashion-forward geometric accessories.

—World Global Style Network
Metallic Pearls Trends FLASH: This just in... Metallic Pearls!

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 Trends FLASH: This just in... Brooches!

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
High-Shine Metal Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... High-Shine Metal Beads!

Jewelry this season includes high-shine gold or silver beads and components that keep a simple, minimalist design.

—World Global Style Network
Nautical-Theme
Components
Trends FLASH: This just in... Nautical-Theme Components!

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
Garden Green Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Garden Green Beads!

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
Polka Dot Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Polka Dot Beads!

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
Pastel Faceted Gemstone Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Pastel Faceted Gemstone Beads!

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 Beads and Charms! Trends FLASH: This just in... Owl Beads and Charms!

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! Trends FLASH: This just in... Cameos!

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
Antiqued Tribal Bone Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Antiqued Tribal Bone Beads!

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
Pine Green Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Pine Green Beads!

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
Red Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Red Beads!

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 Report
Leopardskin Jasper and
Tigereye Beads!
Trends FLASH: This just in... Leopardskin Jasper andTiger Eye 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
Evil-Eye Beads! Trends FLASH: This just in... Evil-Eye Beads!

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
Pastel Floral Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Pastel Floral Beads!

Get in on the softer side of the season with dainty floral prints in soothing pastel colors and bright purple passion flowers.

—Harper's Bazaar
Blue and Green
Faceted Gems
Trends FLASH: This just in... Blue and Green Faceted 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
Mother-of-Pearl Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Mother-of-Pearl Beads!

Jewelry, handbags, hats -- even clothing -- embellished with the dreamy opalescence of mother-of-pearl accents.

—Harper's Bazaar
Sequins Trends FLASH: This just in... Sequins!

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
Labradorite Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Labradorite Beads!

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
Swarovski Crystals Trends FLASH: This just in... Swarovski Crystals!

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
Amber Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Amber Beads!

Get sappy! It's all about amber -- in every size, shape and color.

—InStyle Magazine
Malachite Cabochons Trends FLASH: This just in... Malachite Cabochons!

For a look that's strong, focus on a large malachite focal piece.

—World Global Style Network
Tourmaline
Gemstone Beads!
Trends FLASH: This just in... Tourmaline Gemstone 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
Mirror-like Beads! Trends FLASH: This just in... Mirror-like Beads!

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 Trends FLASH: This just in... Malachite Gemstone Beads!

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
Scarlet Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Scarlet Beads!

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
Disk Earrings Trends FLASH: This just in... Disk Earrings!

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
Statement Necklaces Trends FLASH: This just in... Statement Necklaces!

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
Tribal Silver Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Tribal Silver Beads!

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
Fiber Designs Trends FLASH: This just in... Fiber Designs!

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
Agates Trends FLASH: This just in... Fiber Designs!

Agate gemstone beads and pendants are charming designers with their one-of-a-kind look of stripes and patterns.

—Modern Jeweler Magazine
Bead Clusters Trends FLASH: This just in... Bead Clusters!

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
Square Beads and Links Trends FLASH: This just in... Square Beads and Links!

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
Art Deco-inspired Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Art Deco-inspired Beads!

Accessorize with the eccentric modernism of Art Deco-inspired beads -- big, bold shapes and geometric patterns in striking designs.

—World Global Style Network
Symbolic Designs Trends FLASH: This just in... Symbolic Designs!

Express your personality with designs straight from the heart. Use charm clusters and single pendants with symbolic meaning.

—People StyleWatch
Swarovski® Crystal Flowers Trends FLASH: This just in... Flowering Crystals!

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 Magazine
Amethyst Beads
and Drops
Trends FLASH: This just in... Ultra Violet!

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.

—InStyle Magazine
Feather Charms Trends FLASH: This just in... Taking Flight!

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
Cubic Zirconia Drops Trends FLASH: This just in... Brilliant shine!

Look for clear and colored Cubic Zirconia drops and rhinestones in unexpected places.

—Fashion Accessories
Cultured Freshwater Pearls Trends FLASH: This just in... Pearl Perfection!

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 Accessories
Lazer Lace™ and
Filigree Components
Trends FLASH: This just in... Filigree Fashion!

Filigree bracelets and earrings are gaining ground in jewelry designs. Use filigree chandelier components or Lazer Lace™ to add style.

—Fashion Accessories
Gemstones: Beads,
Cabochons and Pendants
Trends FLASH: This just in... BIG rocks!

BIG Gemstones are everywhere. Gemstone beads, gemstone cabochons and gemstone pendants... it doesn't matter! As long as the gems are BIG.

—Fashion Accessories
The Gold Standard Trends FLASH: This just in... The Gold Standard!

Gold is hot! Shop from a wide selection of gold beads and gold chain.

—Fashion Accessories
How charming... Trends FLASH: This just in... How charming...!

Small accessories are hot, especially when adorned with decorative items, such as charms.

—Fashion Accessories
Black & White Beads Trends FLASH: This just in... Black & White Beads!

Create both high drama and breezy glamour with black and white gemstone beads.

—InStyle Magazine
Hoopla! Trends FLASH: This just in... Hoopla!

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
Crystal Fashion Trends FLASH: This just in... Crystal Fashion!

This summer everything -- dresses, shoes, bags, even tank tops -- is encrusted with Swarovski® crystal components. The result... something basic becomes something gorgeous.

—Glamour Magazine
Multi-Colored Glass Bead Effect Trends FLASH: This just in... Multi-Colored Glass Bead Effect!

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
Oversized Jewels Trends FLASH: This just in... Oversized Jewels!

If you love to get noticed -- bright colored large faceted gems are for you.

—Glamour Magazine
Summer of Love Trends FLASH: This just in... Summer of Love!

Embrace this fun style with cheery polyclay beads and natural cord.

—Glamour Magazine
Super size your bags! Trends FLASH: This just in... Super size your bags!

Look for super sized handbags this season! Most look like weekender bags and sport those great outside pockets and plenty of hardware.

—Fashion Accessories
Glitter Parade Trends FLASH: This just in... Glitter Parade!

Inspired by Hollywood -- Swarovski® crystal beads will make you feel like a red carpet star.

—InStyle Magazine
Circular Statement Trends FLASH: This just in... Circular Statement!

What goes around comes around with large link chain.

—InStyle Magazine
A new bag of tricks Trends FLASH: This just in... A new bag of tricks!

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
Green Pieces Trends FLASH: This just in... Green Pieces!

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
A Statement Piece Trends FLASH: This just in... A Statement Piece!

No matter what the occasion, large-scale gemstone rings and metal pendants make a major statement.

—Accessories Magazine
Wire Wisdom Trends FLASH: This just in...metal wire, freshwater pearls, and Swarovski® crystal beads

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
Here, Kitty Kitty Trends FLASH: This just in...leopardskin jasper, tigereye gemstone beads, and chain

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
Slithering Accents Trends FLASH: This just in...slithering accents

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 Trends FLASH: This just in...Fun in the Sun

Fun in the sun means stylish shades bejeweled with Swarovski® crystal flatbacks.

—World Global Style Network
Charming Jeans Trends FLASH: This just in...Charming Jeans

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
What a hoot Trends FLASH: This just in...What a hoot!

Wood and gemstone Owl beads, pendants, and charms are wise this season.

—Accessories The Show, Las Vegas
Got sequins? Trends FLASH: This just in...Got sequins?

The ultimate beading embellishment for clothing, belts, hats, scarves, purses, cards...everything.

—Women's Wear Daily Products
Style is a stitch Trends FLASH: This just in...Style is a stich

Embroidered patterns in vivid colors or basic black, threaded with tiny metallic seed beads.

—Women's Wear Daily Products
Words of Wisdom Trends FLASH: This just in...Words of Wisdom

Sweetly worded, delicately engraved sterling silver affirmation charms whisper little inspirations.

—Accessories Magazine
Crystal Clear Trends FLASH: This just in...Crystal Clear

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
Crystal Craze Trends FLASH: This just in...Crystal Craze

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
Focus on Frangia Trends FLASH: This just in...Focus on Frangia

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
Slaying the Dragon Trends FLASH: This just in...Slaying the Dragon

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

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