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Sartorial Science: Joaillerie!

4 March 2010 One Comment

By: The Buyologist

We have recently trained our sartorial spotlight on the shoes of the season and the bags of the season. We would be remiss not to highlight some of the jeweled trends that will bloom come spring.

Bangles and bracelets are going to be the most accessible and easily incorporated of the new jewelry trends. Louis Vuitton, helmed by Marc Jacobs, recently launched their first fine jewelry line and of course, hit the nail on the head of the upcoming season’s trends. The Vuitton bangles are reflective of what’s sure to be the hit of the season. Metallic bangles in mixed metals, or studded bracelets; in fabric with pastels and bright colors are sure to be indicative of the looks sported in the coming season.

Louis Vuitton Spring 2010 www.style.com

Rebecca Minkoff Double Wrap Pyramid Stud Leather Bracelet $78 www.bloomingdales.com

Sonia Rykiel Spring 2010 www.style.com

Mixed metals are not only to be found on bangles! One of the trends that have been gaining momentum over the past few seasons has been mixed medium jewelry like this necklace by Erickson Beamon.

Erickson Beamon Spring 2010 style.com

Janis by Janis Savitt Gold-plated chain necklace with emerald-cut crystals www.style.com

Janis by Janis Savitt antiqued silver chain with crystal. www.style.com

Philippe Ferrandis Resin, Swarovski crystal, glass, and ribbon Mexico necklace. www.style.com

On to what I like to call “Scary Jewelry!” Statement jewelry of a gothic or naturally, historically or anatomically derived (….or just a weird and quirky) nature is also a trend worthy look. While the skulls incorporated into the looks of Alexander McQueen and Delfina Delettrez’s (4th generation of the Fendi family) jewelry have trickled down to mass market the work the designers do with their pieces are intricate and quite easily distinguished.

Alexander McQueen Twin Skull Ring $195.00 www.saks.com

Alexander McQueen Skull ring with crystals $320 www.alexandermcqueen.com

Delfina Delettrez Spring 2010 Stone hand bracelet www.style.com

Delfina Delettrez Spring 2010 Gold, Diamond, Sapphire Metamorphoses Rings www.style.com

Delfina Delettrez Spring 2010 Gold, rubies, and cognac diamond anthropomorphous earrings www.style.com

Pieces featuring animals and/or animal themes have been gaining more exposure lately. The animal kingdom provides great inspiration for designers and jewelry wearers alike:

Sophia Kokosalaki Ilias Lalaounis for Sophia Kokosalaki gold-plated Facing Horns bracelet www.style.com

John Hardy Silver Tiger Head ring $395 www.net-a-porter.com

Roberto Cavalli Swarovski Frog Ring $455 www.net-a-porter.com

What can be distilled from all of these trends is to adorn one’s self in bold, statement pieces! The BOLDER the BETTER! The usual rules no longer apply. Mix metals, mix fabric, and textures! Mix pearls with diamonds. Mix costume jewelry with fine jewels! Skulls! Animals!!! Express yourself with accessories! Here are a few ways to incorporate the trends without breaking the bank: