Jewelry Trends at London Fashion Week - Spring/Summer 2010
You'll see two general categories of jewelry at any Fashion Week -- on the catwalk and on spectators (often celebrities) in the front row of popular shows. Styles are nearly always diverse, but both groups can be a good indicator of current and upcoming jewelry trends.
Cross pendants were a common theme at London Fashion Week, with cross styles varying from traditional to contemporary. Chunky necklaces, wide bracelets and large cocktail rings continued to be popular.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Jewelry Trends at London Fashion Week - Spring/Summer 2010
Steal Michelle Obama's Jewelry Style
Michelle Obama's jewelry often includes the same pieces you might see on your best friend, and if you like Michelle's style, it isn't difficult to duplicate. Start with her signature necklaces, a small dog tag that reads "Hope," often combined with a tiny peace symbol necklace. And when she's feeling bold, watch out for those strands of oversize faux pearls.
Michelle's gold and diamond election night earrings were a departure from the (diamond?) studs she usually wears -- perfect attire for a celebration.
 Michelle Obama Wearing Creamy White Faux Pearls |  Michelle Obabma Wearing Multiple Necklaces |  Michelle Obama's Chunky Aqua Choker |  Michelle Obama Jewelry |
 Michelle Obama on Election Day |  |
Friday, October 2, 2009
Piaget’s Limelight Watch Collection
Piaget’s Limelight Watch Collection Will Hold Center stage For You
Piaget Limelight watch collection will bring you in the center of all attention. This one is as dazzling as its predecessors. Each piece showcases the brand’s dual mastery of both baute horlogerie and haute joallerie. Created in Piaget’s Geneva jewelry atelier, this fashionable collection has been made in 18 carat white gold.
We especially liked the Haute Joaileries Limelight watch (with reference no.G0A29084) for its dress in 537 duamonds that total to 40 carats. The Piaget 690P quartz movement powers this one. Besides this beauty, we are told that there are three other “secret” watches. And true to their claim, we haven’t got any specs on these yet.
Coming back to the pieces we liked. Do check out the Limelight Exceptions Piece (reference no.G0A34135) that can be doubled up as a bracelet by concealing its dial under a set of diamonds. A very exuberant piece, this one has a floral design with two leaves made of diamonds as decoration. There are many other designs too.
The Biggest Diamond Ganesh Idol Ever Makes A News Splash
One country that has repeatedly been in news during the recession is India. Well, it had to be being the least affected by the economic hard times. Maybe it’s the good financial planning or special blessings from the many gods that reside here. Just so you know, Indians are known to spare nothing when it comes to pleasing their favorite God. And the one most popular is Lord Ganesha, indeed.
It is a common sight in India to see jewelers making and selling idols of gods made in gold and other precious stones. And now the famous diamond company Orra too joins the bandwagon but with a difference. Orra has given shape to Lord Ganesha a from 512 carat diamond.
This spectacular piece has been put for show in Pune. A very rare piece of jewel, the diamond used to make this idol was found in one of the Orra African factories by a foreigner. Apparently, the traveler was quite taken by the natural resemblance of the diamond to that of the Indian God. This idol is also being celebrated as the biggest Ganesh idol ever made from diamond. No word on pricing yet.
Hong Kong Show says diamond demand has not dwindled
Hong Kong Show says diamond demand has not dwindled
The September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gems Show received an overall response that was not too disappointing. It happened that loose stone exhibitors were satisfied with the results, semi precious stones and precious stones like emerald and sapphires received average response. Diamonds of 0.50 pointers to 3carats were in fairly good demand, but the bigger size and top quality diamonds were low in demand, despite price being soft by the end of the show. The Show was a novel experience much more for its dual venue and separate exhibition timing according to the product categories. It kicked off with the loose gems and diamond category exhibition, at the AWE and culminated with the jewellery exhibition at the Convention Centre.
The intra-exhibitor trading segment felt the pinch of venue separation at the show. Business for jewellery at the Convention Centre turned out average, although footfalls were much less when compared to the previous September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gems Shows. There was a lot of hope and excitement built with the biggest participations. While the Antwerp Pavillion and IDI, at AWE were strategically located, the Indian Pavillion both at the AWE and Convention did not get good visibility. Infact, India is amongst those Asian markets considered strong to boost the gem and jewellery trade, so the inappropriate location did dampen moods of the exhibitors. Overall the show has been one of an average response, but thankfully diamonds have continued to shine.
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