You’d
be forgiven for thinking that the only relevant place for a bauble is on the
Christmas tree. It’s certainly true that
we’re in the festive season, but baubles are being seen in places other than just
on a Norwegian Spruce this Christmas; spherical, sparkling orbs are adorning
on-trend jewellery everywhere. So why
not add a bit of festive sparkle to your wardrobe this year, and adorn your
ears, neckline and wrists with baubles from your local
independent jeweller?
From humble origins...
Traditional
Christmas baubles have been in production since 1847, when they were first
produced in Lauscha, Germany, by Hans Greiner.
The original baubles were strings of glass bead garlands, similar to
popcorn strands which were originally used to decorate Christmas trees.
Similarly, spherical jewellery has been
around since ancient times, from simple round glass beads, through to more
intricate pin heads and brooches, often dating back for centuries. Today’s trend for spherical jewellery can be
seen to take its inspiration from the humble origins of times past; whether
it’s traditional or modern that you’re looking for, you’ll be able to find a
suitable piece of bauble inspired jewellery at your local jewellery shop.
... to modern day spherical
jewellery trends ...
Orbs
have always featured heavily in the Kit Heath collection, having often been inspired
by nature. The Mermaid’s Purse locket,
for example, is the perfect Christmas jewellery bauble; what’s more, the jewel
colours that they feature are the ideal colours for Christmas outfits – deep
greens, festive reds and regal blues.
If
simple but stunning sterling silver is more your style, then the Urchin range,
embedded with a little bit of twinkle courtesy of cubic zirconia, will be to
your taste; long drop earrings with a bauble shaped pendent on the end, as well
as a matching necklace and bracelets, are all part of this look. Remember that the complete Kit Heath collection
will be available from your local
jeweller, so make sure you treat yourself to a bauble.
... and added sparkle to
boot!
Spherical
jewellery is often found with additional sparkle attached – just the ticket for
Christmas adornment! Look out for the
trend towards globes encrusted with stones – either completely clear stones, or
an assortment of colours.
Rings in
particular have recently been spotted with spheres attached, both perched on
top of the setting or dangling from the band, and make for great statement
pieces, particularly against the little black dress this Christmas.
Alternatively, crystallised round-bead
bracelets and drop earrings are still bang on trend, and add that little bit of
Christmas sparkle to any outfit. Adorn
yourself this festive season with the help of your local independent jeweller: baubles
aren’t just for the Christmas tree.
