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Jewellery for Spring and Summer

The sun is out and as far as the fashion world is concerned spring has sprung and summer is hot on its heels. Fashion magazines and shops are overflowing with this year’s new spring and summer collections. Wardrobes throughout the land are being spring cleaned in readiness for the coming season’s must-have new styles.

How you accessorise this year’s spring and summer clothes is going to be key to achieving a look that’s both fashionable and unique to you. Jewellery is going to be all-important, and the top jewellery designers have been showing some stunning new pieces. Each designer puts their own distinctive twist on a theme but these are the main trends you should be looking out for:

Oversized jewellery

Big is definitely beautiful this year. There are huge pendants on chunky chains, large beads threaded on thick, colourful cords, statement rings and earrings that are impossible to overlook.

Mixed media

The traditional precious metals and gemstones used in jewellery making will never go out of fashion but today they are combined with other – often surprising – materials. Semi-precious metals such as copper, brass, pewter and steel are much in evidence, along with wood, leather, plastics, glass, ceramics, feathers, fabrics and anything else that has caught the designer’s eye!

Bangles

Start collecting bangles now, the more the merrier! Some come into the oversized category and can only be practically worn singly or perhaps in a pair, but slimmer bangles are best worn by the dozen. Choose bangle colours and textures that match or contrast with each other and the clothes they are accessorising. It’s perfectly OK to wear solid gold or silver next to plastic or plaited hemp if the overall effect pleases you.

Futuristic

This very distinctive type of jewellery features metals of all kinds shaped into chains, faceted beads, and bold geometric shapes often decorated with cut outs or studs. The metal can be highly polished, textured or given a distressed finish to create an overall look that is industrial or architectural.

Tropical nature

In complete contrast to the futuristic designs – but equally trendy and desirable – are pieces of jewellery inspired by the vibrant colours and natural shapes of tropical flora and fauna. Some of the most popular motifs are exotic flowers and foliage, insects, snakes and golden leopards or jaguars with ruby or emerald eyes, but anything associated with jungles or unspoilt tropical islands will be perfect if you’re adopting this look for summer.

Once you’ve decided on the clothes you want for spring and summer, where is the best place to find exactly the right jewellery to complete the look? Start close to home at your local independent jewellery shop where you’ll be able to get friendly advice from professionals who know all about the latest jewellery designs and top quality craftsmanship.

About the Author

EK Jewellers is a friendly, local Essex jewellers serving customers throughout Hainault, Ilford, Redbridge, Havering, Woodford and surrounding areas as well as London. As a family run business established for over 36 years, we have developed a strong reputation for quality of workmanship. For more information visit http://www.ekjewellers.co.uk or call us on 020 8500 3191.

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