| Jewellery is like anything else in fashion, it changes | | | | on the wrist or forearm, and multiple chunky |
| with the seasons. 2008 was all about wearing less | | | | bracelets worn on the same wrist are the way to |
| jewellery but making bold statements with one or | | | | way them. |
| two show-stopping pieces. Statement jewellery | | | | - If you're feeling brave and want the wow |
| looks like being big in 2009 as well but now we're | | | | factor, wear colours that clash in your clothes and |
| talking even bigger and bolder. Geometric shapes | | | | jewellery. Clashing has been singled out as one of |
| and ethnic-inspired pieces are really big this year, | | | | the biggest fashion trends of the year by |
| with an emphasis on rich, bold colours. Prominent | | | | fashionistas and designers alike. Do away with the |
| stones and gems are also very popular in this | | | | dull, drab and dowdy and get to work with the |
| year's collections so it could be time to dust off | | | | bold and brash. |
| some of your Mum's old chunky diamante | | | | - It's dangley earrings all the way in 2009. Big bold |
| jewellery and hit the streets. | | | | and dangley are all the rage. |
| Here's our complete low down on what's hot in | | | | - The butterfly looks to be the motif of choice |
| the world of fashion jewellery for 2009: | | | | for this year's fashion. Flowers will also play a big |
| - Tribal jewellery is going to be huge this year. Big | | | | part. |
| beads, ceramics, leather and seeds will all be | | | | - Jewellery made from environmentally-friendly |
| common place and will perfectly compliment bold | | | | materials, and fair trade accessories are set to |
| ethnic prints that will dominate this summer's high | | | | take 2009 by storm. We expect to see a lot of |
| streets. | | | | handcrafted jewellery as well as the industry |
| - With the economic crisis causing caution and the | | | | moves away from mass-produced jewellery. |
| price of gold increasing, alternative (cheaper) | | | | Extravangence is out this year as we all batten |
| materials are on the agenda. Silver, and even | | | | down the hatches until the recession passes. That |
| brass, look to be big favourites this year. | | | | doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself though. |
| - Black and white never go away and will continue | | | | Have fun making your own jewellery, |
| to play their part in 2009. Colours for spring and | | | | customising and experimenting with what you've |
| summer will be yellows and greens with red | | | | got, and get down to your local flea markets to |
| coming back in for autumn. | | | | see what bold and beautiful bargains you can pick |
| - Bracelets are the number one accessory for | | | | up. |
| this year, and the bigger the better! Simple chains, | | | | If you're a wholesale fashion jewellery supplier |
| chunky bangles and cuffs all made regular | | | | follow these tips and you won't go wrong. |
| appearances in the major collections. Cuffs worn | | | | |