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Delicate jewelry alongside bold at JA Show

By Catherine Dayrit
July 29, 2008

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New York—Jewelry designs at the JA New York Summer Show are telling a tale of two styles, with the big, bold looks that have held fashion's favor now seeing major competition from small, delicate pieces.

As one designer put it, the bolder pieces might have a lot of impact fashion-wise, but the smaller pieces are what consumers are purchasing.

In terms of those pieces, designers at the show offered up miniscule pendants covered in pavé-set diamonds, delicate drops earrings and thinner, lightweight rings.

Despite the diminutive size of many of these pieces, however, consumers can still make statements with them, as the rings and necklaces lend themselves to stacking and layering, respectively.

In pendants, sentimental pieces or "enlightenment jewelry"—those featuring religious or spiritual themes such as hamsa hands, luck talismans and zodiac symbols—were a favorite, especially among emerging designers at the show's New Designer Gallery.

Black-and-white and black-and-gold color themes continue to linger, as do pavé-set designs and nature-inspired motifs. Textured looks continue to give interest to many all-metal designs, but one look designers are currently playing with is a more simple, matte-metal look, whether it be realized in gold or silver.

As for designs that make an immediate impact, many designers, even the ones who tend to work with smaller pieces, have been showcasing statement-making pendant necklaces featuring one oversized stone.

Among the favorite big rocks are faceted quartz and rock crystal and smooth-cut stones such as tiger's eye and moonstone.

At a trend seminar held at the show on Monday, Jewelry Information Center spokeswoman Helena Krodel said that necklaces will be among the most popular jewelry pieces for fall, with bib and V-shaped styles among the most prevalent.

In the seminar, titled "What's hot! What's not! Discovering what your customers really want," Krodel also touched upon the continuing interest in bold styles, with cuff bracelets lingering alongside hefty cocktail rings featuring interesting rough-cut stones or cabochons. All-metal rings will also be seen on the fingers of fall's fashionistas.

Hoops, particularly forward-facing styles, with embellishments such as gemstones or charms, as well as textured versions, will be staples for the upcoming season as well.

Krodel stressed that it's important for retailers to be the fashion authority in their stores, and to do so, they should look to consumer fashion magazines, bridal publications, Internet fashion sites and to Pantone color predictions for the latest trends.
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