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 diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pearls are bringing a whole new level of ornamentation to shoes and bags. Some of the hottest trends in accessories we spotted carry over to what many of your customers are coveting in fine jewelry, include the unique diamond and gemstone pendant from Jewels of Ocean, shown far left above, plus a lot more…
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- Statement cuffs and bangles are a look that’s stronger than ever for spring. Shown: Pluma-Italia Cuff.
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- Merging pretty and edgy. Metallic studs and spikes are still very much on trend, but designs are softer and more feminine. Shown: Marrin Costello Silver bracelet
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- Colored gemstones still shine. Shown: Christina Greene ring
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- Handbags studded with gemstones or in shiny metallics that dazzle like jewelry. Shown: Metal Clutch in silver plate by Glass Handbags
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- Personalization. Mom necklaces and monogrammed pendants and charms are still going strong with consumers. Shown: Auburn Jewelry Enamel Mom Necklace
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- Customization. People are looking for uniqueness. As the rep from jewelry designer John Brevard told us: “Real luxury is having that one-of-a-kind thing that no one else has.” Brevard uses 3-D imaging to customize designs for his clients. Shown: John Brevard Fractality Diamond Cubes Ring Gold Plated Silver