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Bling it on! Accessories are hot

On the 21st floor of a Manhattan high-rise, overlooking the city’s rooftops, the Accessories Council held their Holiday Press Preview. DPA was invited to tour the Council’s top picks for great gifts for the season with Jessica Chang-Russell as our guide, shown above left with DPA’s Sue Perry. From pretty sparkly jewelry to shiny metallic handbags, the message was clear: Accessories are amping up their brilliance. In fact, dazzling embellishments know no end right now, as even faux precious […]

Trend alert: Haute sellers for jewelry retailers

As reported in Women’s Wear Daily, “even the tradition-centric fine-jewelry business is embracing innovative high-tech finishes. Jewelers are now experimenting with novel plating and heating techniques to convert traditional precious metals—including gold and titanium—into every color of the rainbow, essentially redefining luxury jewelry.” Check out David Yurman’s iconic Renaissance bracelet in a limited-edition collection of vibrant anodized aluminum, shown above. And see more new takes on luxury pieces in a slide show at wwd.com: http://wwd.com/accessories-news/trends/jewelry-trend-color-metal-10272532/

What’s behind the blue watch trend?

From the deepest cobalt to vibrant turquoise, industry experts say that watches with blue dials, bands and other accents is not just a passing fling. According to a recent issue of Watch Time Magazine, the current blue wave is expected to continue for a long time, which may be the reason so many luxury watch brands offer models in everybody’s favorite hue. So what’s behind the blue watch trend? Not only is it the color of the sea and sky, […]

Andrew Prince’s new jewelry collection

Watch our video interview with Andrew Prince, the brilliant designer behind the tiaras and other sparkly jewels Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, and the other ladies of Downton Abbey wear on the long-time PBS hit. We caught up with Andrew Prince—and his own dazzling new collection—at Kentshire Galleries in Bergdorf Goodman. And jewelers take note: In the short time we were there filming, three different wedding parties came in to try-and-buy their sparkly pieces for the big day, and Andrew helped fit each and every one of them himself. Talk about happy customers! […]

What’s Trending: Long Dangly Earrings

Just as a stunning pair of earrings can amp up even the most basic of outfits—stocking the styles that are trending can make a big impact on your sales. Right now the long earring is hotter than ever. And for spring’s off-the-shoulder looks, the bigger, bolder, and longer the earring the better. When selecting pieces to stock in the coming months, definitely keep dangling diamond and pearl designs in mind for adding just the right sparkle to bridal gowns as well as MOB frocks. Also think bright colored gemstones for pairing with […]