By the mid 1990’s, however, designers traded in their basic magenta, bright, blue, and lime palettes for much more traditional and subdued hues, with seasonal color cues remaining very close to the beaten path.  Now, after nearly two entire decades of what some might call “drab” runways are “waking up” with neon pink dresses, orange accessories, and just about everything in between.  Fortunately, for those who aren’t quite ready to jump back into the all-over bright look, bright accessories provide a way to stay seasonally savvy with just a pop of trendy color.

For example, fashionistas can scoop up the neon Crystal Necklace by sought after celebrity costume jewelry Noir on Shopbop.com.  The piece features a stunning arrangement of loose CZ stones hanging from a neon yellow cord, creating a uniquely interesting blend of elements.  Similar looks are available on hot retailer websites like TopShop, BaubleBar, and The Outnet.  Other jewelry designers who have combined CZ stones with neons include Juicy Couture, Tom Binns, and Alyssa Norton, whose pieces retail for upwards of $1,000 at Barney’s.

If you’re a jewelry designer, you may want to play around with this look yourself!  Consider combining clear loose CZ stones with twine, fabric, leatherette or other materials that are colored hot pink, lime green, bright yellow, or even shocking sky blue.

The Jewelry bash takes place annually just before the Golden Globes and was held at the posh Beverly Hills Hotel this year and hosted by Dawson’s Creek star Michelle Williams who recently starred as the diamond loving legend Marilyn Monroe herself in the 2011 film My Week with Marilyn.  Appropriately, Michelle William’s stood among the many pieces of jewelry made with the world’s most well known loose cut stone as attendees looked on in awe.

The jewelry bash attracted a wide array of familiar faces all known in part, for their love their jewels as well, including Jessica Alba, Mary J. Blige, Rebecca Romijn, and Julianne Hough among others according to National Jeweler Magazine.

Designs by famous names like Fred Leighton, Kimberly McDonald, Stephen Webster, Martin Katz, Mimi So and others were featured at the star studded event.  In a special twist, attendees were informed that many of the designs on display would likely be seen gracing the bodies of thoroughly glammed-up celebs during the Golden Globes main presentation that was to come, but of course, no one was told exactly which ones would be worn on which celebs.  Of course guests were able to make their own speculations but needed to do some serious people watching during the awards night to find out which pieces made the final cut.  The pieces that make their way onto the red carpet each year often become the year’s most coveted styles!

Those who would like to get the Golden Globes style, without having to spend a Golden Globe’s price tag can do so by buying pieces featuring CZs or cubic zirconia set in the same styles seen on awards night which will look just as stunning at any bash!

Start by studying what you already have in your jewelry box and thinking about how much wear you get out of each piece and on which occasions.  Chances are that up until this point, you’ve bought jewelry as you’ve needed it for specific events.  This sort of jewelry buying can leave you with the type of jewelry collection that lacks the versatility it takes to spice up and even stretch your day to day wardrobe!

After opening your jewelry box, do you see pieces ranging from sparkling CZs and diamonds to intriguing loose stones with brilliant colors and patterns?  Do you see a variety of necklace shapes and styles and earrings of varied size and tone, perhaps some that include loose gemstones and some simply designed of silver or gold?  If so, you’re on the right track, but if your jewelry box is barren or lacking the variety it takes to flatter every neckline, every look, and every occasion, consider making a resolution to decide what types of pieces you’re lacking and gather them this year!

Layering necklaces the right way is a bit more complicated than some think.  It can be tough to know what kind of pieces layer.  You’ll want to take a few things into consideration lest you end up looking like you just stumbled out of an out of control Mardi Gras celebration.

First take into account the materials you’d like to use.  While you may want to look eclectic, looking too eclectic is can be confusing to the eye.  You don’t have to be too “matchy matchy” while layering pieces, but you should make sure that the necklaces you decide to layer are related to each other in some way.  Relate them by metal type, tone, theme, or even by the type of loose gemstone inclusions.  You’ll want to be careful when layering man made gemstones with mined gemstones as well, since wearing the two together can sometimes make your look less fluid.

Don’t forget to consider necklace lengths as well.  Layering too many necklaces of the same length on can result in a heavy look that confuses the viewer.  Try to use necklaces of varied lengths when layering.  If you’re a beginner to layering, try starting out with a simple 16-18’’ necklace with a cz solitaire pendant.  Compliment it with 28-36’’ delicate chain necklace.  This look works with many different necklines including the scoop neck and the V-neck.

Check out your own jewelry box and experiment.  Layered necklaces look great under a jacket even for everyday wear!  Have fun incorporating this style into your look.

Now the world famous jewelry design team Erickson Beamon has teamed up with one of the web’s most well liked new online jewelry retail sites, Bauble bar  Their collection for Bauble Bar is one of the first official designer collaborations with the site.  The collection is exclusive so you won’t be able to find these Erickson Beamon pieces in any other stores.  The collection’s pieces have quickly become editor picks, many having been recently featured in Vogue.

The collection includes necklaces, bracelets, and earrings all of which are hip, festive, and glamorous with a slightly art deco influence.  Some of the standout pieces in the collection features many loose synthetic gemstones in multiple hues, namely firery red, emerald green, bright canary yellow, bold royal purple, clear, and even sky blue – a brilliant combination.  The colorful mix of loose stones that were used in the pieces has spurred a multicolor trend in the jewelry industry.  Now designer collections that incorporate many different colored cz’s or loose set man made stones are popping up all over.  Other pieces from the collection feature, such as the “dirty glam earrings” and the “dirty glam necklace” feature only clear brilliant manmade crystals.  These pieces put a twist on the classic look of glamorous diamonds by pairing loose stones with dark hematite toned metal.

Pieces in the new Bauble Bar Erickson Beamon collection can be found at www.baublebar.com and start around $140.

Many women who once would gasp at the site of an oversized necklace now incorporate such pieces seamlessly into their wardrobe as large, visible jewelry pieces have become more widely accepted in everyday society, and even in the workplace.

Thanks to countless designers who have continued to incorporate statement jewelry into their runway shows and thanks to the many celebrities, and even political figures who continue to wear statement pieces, women all over can feel confident showing off a piece of jewelry that also happens to be a conversation piece as well.  In fact, they can have a great deal of fun doing so.  Now, for those of us who have become attached to the statement look, is a disappointing change in fashion tides just around the corner?

While several trend forecasters predicted that the statement jewelry trend would make way for a more subtle understated jewelry or minimalist jewelry trend in 2011, the statement jewelry trend continued to go strong with large pieces continually making appearances in popular media.  The fact remains that statement jewelry pieces are a great way to get more out a minimalistic wardrobe, and with a world still in economic crisis, statement jewelry is still an economical way to look glamorous.  Designers are likely to continue to incorporate large, sparkling, and noticeable loose stones into eye catching statement pieces in seasons to come.

The normal homeowner’s policy covers break ins and even thefts of articles away from your house. Everyone with jewelry should be aware that there are specific limits on what amount of coverage is available on jewelry overall and there are also limits on any one item. This is where you can see trouble. If you haven’t purchased what is called a jewelry floater that specifically schedules each item of jewelry with a stated value a jewelry theft can really hurt you.

You should have your jewelry appraised about every three years or so to determine how much coverage you need to purchase. These appraisals will be sent to the insurance company so if you have a theft, you will be fairly compensated for that item. It is also a good idea to have more expensive items kept in a bank safety deposit box for added protection.

The threat of theft is there whether you have real stones or lab created gems in the jewelry you wear. Lab created gems are becoming much more popular these days. Considering the high cost of living and their beauty, this makes perfect sense.

If you have purchased items with lab created gems like cubic zirconia you should have their prices and appraisals given to the insurance company as well. They may not have cost as much as jewelry with mined gems, but their beauty and sentimental value make them just as irreplaceable. An insurance company will still limit what you will receive for any type of jewelry unless you demonstrate its true value in a scheduled jewelry floater addition to your homeowners’ policy.

A December Market Wire report using data from world famous Front Jewelers continues to confirm this shift in public preference.  Market Wire reported that diamond products in colors that depart from traditional white remain among the most popular items requested from jewelry retailers this holiday season.  While gemstones of every color continue to rise in popularity, diamond colors such as chocolate and brown as well as yellow or canary are in high demand.

This holds true not only for everyday luxury jewelry, but even for engagement rings as well, for which customers historically favored loose clear gemstones to be set in.  Both colored diamonds as well as high quality cubic zirconia sparkle vibrantly just as their clear counterparts do according to many of the jewelers are familiar with them.

The departure from tradition trend is also evident in the recent demand for alternatively toned metals as well.  Today, customers are often choosing rose
toned gold over familiar toned such as yellow and white.  The report also notes that earrings, link chain necklaces, and unique wedding bands are among the best selling pieces incorporating these modern trends.

While both male and female jewelry customers strive to add more color to their jewelry box, retail jewelers, custom jewelers, and jewelry brands can help by incorporating new loose gemstone colors into new pieces.

In our present economy, with whole countries teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, it’s hard to justify extra expenses. This is especially true when a Holiday makes it necessary to buy for many people.

Buying jewelry for a person with a birthday near the holidays can really be an eye opener. Selecting a piece of jewelry crafted from cubic zirconia stones can make a monumental difference in the price paid without sacrificing the quality of the gift in any way. Wholesale CZ stones are available in sapphire, ruby, tanzanite and the never disappointing cubic zirconia AAAAA to fulfill just about every jewelry gift giving need.

Jewelry makers who use loose cut cubic zirconia stones can make some incredibly fine pieces that can impress and thrill even the most discerning of recipients. The affordability can help the shopper ensure that their loved one doesn’t have another disappointing birthday due to the proximity of the holidays as well.

With so many colors, cuts and shapes available to the jewelry maker when buying wholesale cubic zirconia stones it’s no wonder these gifts can belie their price tag.

The choices are so varied it doesn’t seem right or even possible to just pick out one. With incredible beauty, quality, durability and affordability a gift of CZ jewelry really can make the Holiday plus birthday quandary a thing of the past.

This fine item has many different shapes to choose from with the round being the most popular. Its unique color and hardness makes it a worthy competitor to the much more expensive diamond. The wholesale availability provides a way for the jewelry maker to reduce overhead. This can let their creative imagination go wild in how to use this stone in any number of different and exotic ways.

Opening a box and not seeing the same old clear cut look of a diamond can be a real surprise and enhance the reaction of the recipient. This difference also catches the eye of the buyer and makes them feel as though they have really done their homework in finding something truly different.

Our custom shapes also leave the purchaser of this wholesale loose cut zirconia many options in how to use it. The goal is to make multiple sales not just one or two so the more ways this stone can be utilized the better the profits will ultimately be. Once these gems are delivered ideas for maximizing these profits will have you wanting more in no time.

That’s not to say that other cz gems aren’t equally inspiring though. The AAAAA and AAA white cubic zirconia gems are still very popular with jewelry makers and customers alike. The wholesale prices of these more traditional stones are every bit as helpful in increasing the bottom line for both jewelry makers and retailers.