COLOUR SHOCK!?!
Yes and no...
Yes, colourful and bold gemstones dominate 2012. Bright orange, poison green, screaming pink & apache turquoise gems will brighten up our mood. Lovely, big cabochons are available now and are softer on the purse than their facetted counter parts.
No, because soft blues and earthy browns will be just as much in fashion. So if you prefer a more subtle colour palette look out for sky blue topaz, smokey quartz and banded agates.
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WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Feathers, leathers, rough gems, name it wild and it will be used in jewellery design in 2012. This trend started 2011 already and will not go away in a hurry. A multitude of creative designs are emerging whether leather is being braided for chokers or necklaces, inlaid in metals for rings & cuffs or feathers are set in earrings. The wilder the better!!
Note: Above, right, 3rd image: stunning silver cuff with ostrich leather, 24ct gold and Ethiopian opal.
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HANDMADE & SPECIAL
We @ ANPA love this trend, of course! The one amazing thing that came with the recession! The world did not stop to turn nor did people stop buying jewellery but are definitely looking for
- this very special design,
- this really great quality,
- this stunning gemstone
- this handmade, once off or limited edition piece
- and last not least, this well calculated price
Do I have to say more?
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