As the days get lighter
and there is the promise of bank holidays galore in the air, our thoughts often
turn towards jazzing up our wardrobes ready for spring and summer. There are some great looks available for spring
2013, and using accessories to bring an outfit to life is an easy way of
staying on trend. Here’s what’s in store
from your local independent jeweller this
spring:
Fringe benefits
Fringing
and folksy jewellery will be big this spring.
Don’t be afraid to wear huge, fringed necklaces with an asymmetrical slant on one side, as these will be big favourites in the
spring and summer 2013 collections.
You’ll also see plenty of fringed necklaces with small adornments
attached, giving a folk twist to this look. If you’re worried that this look will be too
much, take a look at the smaller fringed, asymmetrical and folk necklaces
available in your local jewellery shop.
Pearly queen
If you love pearls, you’ll love
this season’s trend for oversized pearl necklaces and bracelets – with some
pearls being as big as marbles! Pearls
have been in fashion for many a year now, but this season sees a departure from
the long strings of pearls and subtle earrings seen in previous years: think
chunky chokers and cuffs. Oyster isn’t
the only colour to wear them in either – soft greys will also be fashionable,
so check with your local jeweller about different shades.
Pin-up fashion
Pinning
old fashioned brooches onto lapels, bodices and even berets and beanie hats
will be big news in spring 2013. Don’t
forget that if you’ve got an heirloom brooch or vintage piece that you’d like
either updated or restored for this season, your local
jewellery shop is the place to take it; your local
independent jeweller will be able to bring an antique piece back to
life.
Subtly does it
Delicate
drop earrings are making a subtle mark on 2013’s spring jewellery trends. Small, feminine drop earrings are a great
investment, as they can be easily worn for both day and night, yet can often
have the impact of much larger dangly earrings despite their understated
grace. Whether you’re after diamonds or
a different precious stone, or indeed gold or silver drops, your local independent jeweller will have a wide selection to offer you, and can even
custom make pieces to your exact specifications, meaning that a trip to your local jewellery shop will leave you bang on trend for
spring 2013.
