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Foreword: In 2009 youâll see more bright and natural colors in fashionable beads jewelryâ¦
Spring of 2009 is right around the corner and thereâs no better time to plan for the upcoming bead jewelry trends than right now, before the 2009 spring and summer seasons really begin! Predicting future fashion and jewelry trends is always a little bit of a game, but Iâve been reading a lot of fashion magazines, listening to my customers that visit my bead jewelry display table and generally talking to people about what they are looking for. There are some definite trends for 2009 and here are some of the things Iâm hearing:
Colorful and Natural
I have seen some emphasis on “nature” influences which sometimes shows itself in the materials such as wood or stone beads use in jewelry, but Iâve also seen a lot more “flower” and “leaf” shaped beads and pendants on the scene. Any sort of botanical or organic looking jewelry pieces or beads are still popular from what Iâve seen. I donât make much, but Iâve actually had people asked me if I have anything that has “natural warmth”.
Big and Beautiful
It sounds like the days of dainty shiny pieces of metal jewelry are gone for the moment and the big and colorful gemstone jewelry and beads are still pretty hot right now. People are still asking for more âchunkyâ jewelry, sometimes with larger stones and crystals that catch the eye, sometimes with asymmetrical patterns or at least oddly cut beads and gemstones.
Cocktail Rings
If you’re shopping, wearing or making rings, consider ârings with bling!â Cocktail rings are generally over-the-top diamond or gemstone rings that are overly colorful, shiny and, yes, sometimes a bit gaudy. But thatâs part of the fun! These go along with the bright and bold bead jewelry you might be wearing and could even match or compliment it with similar gemstones or beads. You can make cocktail rings with gemstone beads, crystal beads or just about any other shiny materials.
Charms and PendantsAgain, going with the bold and bright bead jewelry, what stands out more than a beautiful chain that meets with a large bold diamond or gemstone charm or pendant on the end?
Yes, natural and chunky are in, but there is still room for metals in beaded jewelry, especially when it is sleek and modern looking or even mixed with natural materials like wood and stone beads. There are always people who like the more âmodernâ beads and jewelry as opposed to the more traditional bead jewelry designs. You can buy modern beads for jewelry making or you can go for a more unique look and actually make
Silver and Gold
Silver has been popular for the last few years and that will probably continue, but youâll also see more gold and even two-tone chains and metals being used in both beads and jewelry pieces. Some of those silver and gold Trollbeads are excellent examples of mixed metals being used as a charm or pendant in bead jewelry pieces.
Faux Foreign Influence
Iâm still seeing a lot of Asian and Moroccan influences in fashion, home furnishings and even jewelry. The influences donât have to be completely genuine or “realistic” but that sense of something coming from a foreign country and past time are still popular. Even the big chain stores are catching this vibe and a lot of their house wares and jewelry give off that “Pier One” vaguely Indian or Eastern Orient vibe. When youâre creating bead jewelry necklaces or bracelets you could think about using dark wooden beads (natural) and mixing it with large metal Oriental looking coins and rings with a hole through the center to bring in the foreign feel!
Colorful
You’ll want to think about bright and bold, but remember that natural element! Neons and wild synthetic colors are not popular, but bright natural colors definitely are in, both in clothing and jewelry fashion. Once again, I have to turn to the color experts at Pantone who have picked out the trendy colors for 2009. Donât forget to look at the 28 page Adobe Acrobat guide there! Itâs fun and inspirational! Iâm thinking about printing a few of the pages out and hanging them around my beading area for inspiration when Iâm creating my jewelry.
Last, if you have seen any other bead jewelry trends for 2009 that I missed, pls donât hesitate to let me know…
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Strands of Beads – Melissa’s blog about beads, jewelry design and the occasional bit of knitting; The Impatient Blogger – Snapshots from the life of a woman of substance-Margot Potter’s eclectic blog about jewelry making , creativity, …
Strands of Beads – Melissa’s blog about beads, jewelry design and the occasional bit of knitting; The Impatient Blogger – Snapshots from the life of a woman of substance-Margot Potter’s eclectic blog about jewelry making , creativity, …
Strands of Beads – Melissa’s blog about beads, jewelry design and the occasional bit of knitting; The Impatient Blogger – Snapshots from the life of a woman of substance-Margot Potter’s eclectic blog about jewelry making , creativity, …