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Statement pieces were the key trend from celebrities on the 2009 Oscar red carpet. Few chose to wear bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings together, instead most chose to wear either a statement wrist cuff or necklace to maximize the glamour without looking overdone.

Perhaps with a nod to the current economic recession the stars certainly seemed to be focusing on a single signature piece rather than piling on the bling. In terms of colors and designs, silver seemed to be the front runner in the fashion stakes rather than gold. This gives fans a great opportunity to copy the latest red carpet looks at a fraction of the price.

The message from the Oscars seems to be wear one key piece of jewelry, with very classic styling, not beaded, and simple rather than edgy. The stars seemed to have been advised to wear either a necklace or a bracelet but not both!

Kate Winslett lead the way with a simple but elegant bracelet with diamond earrings. Supporting actress nominee Taraji P Henson just wore a stunning diamond cuff-style necklace in what appeared to be a flower design.

In contrast, Heidi Klum seemed to get the look wrong and over did it with multiple bracelets and very large sweeping earrings which curved around her face.

Stars always want their couture dresses to do all the talking, there were a lot of understated earrings, in button rather than drop styles. Button styles always enhance the overall look, but don’t distract from the dress. One wearer who stepped out wearing the exception to the understated look of her contemporaries was Angelina Jolie. Angelina chose to wear large vibrant Fred Leighton emerald drops and a matching emerald cocktail ring. In keeping with the trend though, she appeared without necklace or bracelets so retained a cool, classic look.

For men designer jewellery and decoration, apart from cuff-links, are barely noticeable - we didn’t spot any mens bracelets. Brad Pitt, however, did show off some fancy metallic shirt buttons, and a few other male celebrities chose to wear a simple silver brooch on their tuxedo lapels.

However the jewelry talking point of the night had to be Mickey Rourke’s choker. Nominated for Best Actor for his role in The Wrestler, Rourke appeared on the Oscar red carpet wearing a pendant around his neck bearing a photo of the his deceased pet Loki the chihuahua, along with his cream Jean Paul Gaultier tuxedo and open-necked shirt.

How much importance do you attach to a piece of jewelry? Is it a means of investment for you, an heirloom that you will pass on to your next generation, an aesthetic piece that you wear to make yourself look attractive no matter what its value is? Or, are you a fashion-conscious person who likes to wear what’s “in”? If the last reason defines your preference, then you are fond of what is popularly called “Fashion Jewelry”.

Beautiful designs and affordable prices, a special something to wear with your favorite dress—these are what fashion jewelry is all about. You definitely would not want to spend too much money on something that won’t be in style the next season. Obviously, a piece of expensive jewelry cannot be as easily discarded as a cardigan that is no longer in vogue. That explains why jewelry trends usually involve metals such as bronze, brass, silver, antiqued metals and even wood—something that most people can afford to buy.

Every season has its own fashion statement. Necklaces may be “out” one season and “in” the next season. This season, it seems to be the long, multilayered necklaces that will make you stand out. Nothing discreet please; bold is in, and the bigger the better. Try a multilayered bead necklace with a long, flowing skirt, and you are bound to be showered with compliments. The same rule applies to your hand jewelry. Match your beaded necklace with a bangle covered with beads, wire or even colorful fabric. And how can we forget the most important accessory of all, the earrings! Long, linear hanging earrings (not the chandeliers that were “in” last season), with colorful stones look great on most women. Finger rings, brooches and pins—everything in bold and chunky styles and you are all set for this season.

Nowadays ,there are so many online jewelry shops ,it is easy for you to choose the most fashionable jewelry for both you and your intimate friends.

Silver is a great choice in buying jewelry. The reason for this is that is relatively inexpensive compared to gold or platinum, but its brilliant sheen is still very attractive. Silver goes with almost any type of clothing style or color. It is extremely versatile. The only silver jewelry pieces that may be higher in cost are those that are handmade. But handmade pieces may not have as nice of a finish because of this.

Silver is a soft metal, therefore it must be mixed with alloys to create sturdy enough metal to form jewelry. Good quality sterling silver should be .925 in purity. This number means that in every 100 grams of sterling silver, 92.5% of the jewelry is pure silver, while the remaining 7.5% is made up of other metal alloys.

Sterling silver necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, anklets, charms and pins are available for very reasonable prices. The silver can be paired with precious stones or for a more affordable option with cubic zirconium in various colors. Silver is the perfect complement to any gem. Charm bracelets are especially common in sterling silver. For a more complete look think about purchasing a sterling silver jewelry set that includes matching earrings and pendant. These also make great affordable gifts that any girl would love!

The alloys in silver react to the air around them and create tarnish over time. Therefore, silver jewelry requires regular cleaning. Some people use toothpaste to clean their silver jewelry. However, this is not recommended as it can contain baking soda, which is too abrasive and will leave dull scratches. A phosphate free detergent is the best choice for removing the tarnish and keeping your silver jewelry in pristine condition. 3M Tarni-Shield Silver Polish is a good low abrasive cleaner. Most sterling silver jewelry has a lacquer to prevent tarnishing, but that coating will fade over time. Eventually your jewelry will appear dull if not polished regularly. Any jewelry that has direct contact with your skin will likely tarnish more quickly. The oils in your skin will slowly wear down the lacquer coating and leave the jewelry dull and tarnished.

All in all, silver is a fantastic option for buying jewelry. It is much more affordable than most other jewelry, without compromising the look or quality of the pieces. It will always be in style and sure to complement whatever you’re wearing. A simple silver pendant can dress up even the most casual clothes. So, consider adding to your silver jewelry collection today.

Wondering what the top fashion jewellery trends are going to be for 2009? How will the credit crunch affect jewellery fashions this year?

This timely 10 point guide tells you what should you be looking out for if you’re buying, designing or making jewellery in 2009.

1. Exotic and ethnic inspirations will remain a big feature for all accessories in 2009, particularly jewellery. Think tribal jewellery, think safari khakis as well as seed beads, chunky beads, wood, ceramics, plastic and leather. Especially if it’s handcrafted jewellery.

2. Gold is becoming more expensive amid the global economic downturn, so many women are turning to other materials as an alternative. Silver jewelry is always popular, and brass is going to be big this year. Look out also for platinum, an affordable alternative to the more expensive metals.

3. Cool yellows, greens and turquoise will be the colours of the spring and summer. The economic gloom means you can also bank on classic black and white to capture a timeless elegance and discreet chic. After all, some fashion jewellery trends never go away.

4. On a related note, if you’re feeling bold, experiment with clashing colours in your clothes and jewellery. Several influential trendspotters have identified mixing bold outfits with bold jewellery as one of the key fashion jewellery trends of the year. Maybe it’s to banish all the financial doom and gloom.

5. Bold statement jewellery, which was popular in 2008, will remain a hit. Be it tribal jewellery, handcrafted jewellery or big geometric designs, big is beautiful.

6. As will big flowers and butterflies. Fashion loves a good motif, and in Spring and Summer 2009, it’ll be the butterfly.

7. With earrings, dangles and chandeliers are going to remain popular choices.

8. Jewellery with a story: the trend of 2008 will grow as ethically-sourced jewellery continues to capture hearts and minds, as well as our eye. Fair trade jewellery and environmentally-friendly materials are set to take 2009 by storm.

9. Cuffs and chunky bracelets. Particularly, if it’s a tribal jewellery look.

10. Handcrafted jewellery. As we question what went wrong to land us in this economic mess, it’s time to go back to what’s true and honest. The value and beauty of jewellery that’s handmade will be a major trend in 2009 and beyond as we begin to appreciate the beauty of artisanal work over the mass-produced.

Bear these little pointers in mind and you’ll be all set for a great 2009. Most of all, enjoy dressing up with accessories, and what’s best, there’s loads of fresh fashion jewellery out there to discover that’s original and won’t break the bank!

wanting to choose a jewelry for you or your intimate friend ? then you can not miss the newest trend in jewelry this season , choose the most in jewelry ,you should know this below :

Warm and Dark: There are lots of different predictors of color pallette trends for the winter, but all you really need to know is dark and warm. This means that dark reds, oranges and even some darker yellow colors are all very popular. I’ve seen a lot of people wearing dark red gems and stones a lot, usually with a darker color or patina coated metal as well. Don’t forget colors like brown, black and even muddied greys can be dark and warm

Formal Wear: The winter holidays bring a number of dances and parties and gatherings of all sorts, some formal and some informal. For formal events diamonds never go out of style, but instead of being draped in many different jewelry pieces and accessories expect to see people wearing one or two unique and large pieces. If you are making jewelry for formal events you may want to consider making an eye-catching pendant, cocktail ring and earring combination all using over-sized semi-precious stones or gems. As always, pearls and diamonds are always great for formal events, but fake pearls and large costume jewelry pieces can be popular and add sparkle just like anything else!

Gold vs Silver: Silver’s cool feel always makes it a hit in the winter months with the way is goes so well with the silvery shimmer of snow, but gold is making a comeback, especially with those warmer colors and bigger stones we’re seeing.

These are just some of the many new and exciting jewelry fashions that hot for the upcoming cold months.