Secrets to holiday gift giving
Trends in music, fashion and home decor come and go, but many of the looks in jewelry remain timeless.
Pearls, platinum and diamonds will always be chic, but there are a number of other fashionable trends to keep in mind, whether shopping for yourself or thinking about holiday gift ideas.
1. Go for gold: Gold will never go out of style, as it is as beautiful as it is wearable. Because gold in and of itself is a relatively soft metal, it is often blended with other metals to form the jewelry that is popular today. The combination of these metals can also subtly change the color of gold jewelry to meet the discerning needs of shoppers. Colored golds are quite popular today with white and rose golds being seen all over.
2. Bigger isn’t always better: While large stones and big baubles will certainly attract attention, jewelry should be subtle and complement the wardrobe and stature of the person wearing the pieces.
Keep scale in mind when shopping for special pieces, so that smaller-framed women are not overwhelmed by larger jewelry. Rather than shopping for the biggest, look for the highest quality in your price range. The investment will last through the ages and the quality of metals and stones will be instantly apparent.
3. Pick pendants: Pendants are very popular this season. You will see medallions, heart-shapes, double-sided designs, caged designs, coins and monograms on them. Pendants can present a way for extra personalization for gift-giving and so much more.
4. The power of color: Rich color goes beyond jewelry bands and settings.
This holiday season the trend is to give a gift of colored stone jewelry. Brilliant gemstones, such as rubies, emeralds and sapphires are the most popular, followed by semi precious pieces.
Specializing in colored gemstone and diamond jewelry designs, New York-based DeHago showcases its trademark “The Power of Color,” with spectacular gemstones that are sourced from around the globe and placed in unique settings that will appeal to those of all ages.
Colored gemstones are unique in that they have long been prized for their mystery, color and value. Even more so, they are loved for the self-expression they allow the wearer. Jewels make a statement that will last a lifetime, and will embellish the jewelry wardrobe of customers with sophisticated tastes.