Beaded jewelry suggestions.?

Question

I make beaded jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, anklets, earrings, rings) and I just wanted some suggestions about color, style, length, sizes etc. thanks a lot

For this summer - popular colors and such

Answer 1

Hi! If you're looking for jewelry trends for the spring and summer, I think I can help. I have a web site that helps jewelry makes and designers market their creations. I've written several articles on jewelry trends for 2007.

The favored color this spring will be variations on the color blue with denim blue being particularly strong. You'll also see blues ranging from an aquatic shade to a deep aquamarine. The new blues will be paired with a variety of neutral shades due to the emphasis on natural and organic.

Surprisingly enough, you'll see black and white color combinations staying strong into the warm weather. In general colors will be more muted with grey undertones this season as opposed to the bright shades of the past. Think natural, neutral and muted.

Wood and stone beads will be popular this spring and summer which is consistent with the natural theme. Gold and goldtone beads will be strong along with highly textured metal jewelry in gold shades. Look for an emphasis on big chains combined with dramatic pendants as well as cuffed bracelets of all types.

You'll see alot of mixed metal jewelry with a variety of unusual finishes. Freshwater pearls will continue to be popular especially when paired with a variety of gemstone beads such as garnets, sapphires, and rubys.

As far as length and size, longer necklaces will be popular and will often be worn several at a time to create a more dramatic effect. Longer, drop earrings will remain in style, with those that incorporate gemstones being particularly popular.

Hope this helps a bit! Jewelry is always a challenge since the styles change so quickly. Best of luck to you with your jewelry making. :-)

Kristie
http://www.jewelry-marketing.com
http://www.squidoo.com/jewelrydesign

Answer 2

Check out the jewelry @ oldnavy.com - this store is very on top of the trends.

Camo seems to be a strong trend in casual wear. (no jewelry or maybe some hoop earrings)

Floral & batik prints are strong too. (wooden beads, coral, turquoise, pink quartz, amethyst, soft green/jade)

Rich textiles in cream & jewel tones w/ metallic shoes seem to be the dominant look in evening wear. (strong metalic beads & pearls)

Related articles:
http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/2006-fashion-review-and-2007-current-fashion-trends/145396
http://reviews.ebay.com/Fashion-Trends-2006-through-2007_W0QQugidZ10000000001923847

Answer 3

Cocktail rings are in, those really large rings with interesting patterns on them, also colourful bracelets. In the summer, people are going to want to look happy and bright, hence anything that's colourful will be delightful to see and will suit most, most complexions. I love peacock blues!

Answer 4

well, the really long ones are in style. Try using wood beads with a color like turqouise or something like that.