Geometric Abstraction

The colorful designs seen on the runways from Proenza Schouler to Hermes reflects the minimalist concepts of the artists of the 20th century like Sol LeWitt and Frank Stella. You can complete the getup by using jewelry with graphic shape that tend toward the direction of artistic flair.

Some samples include jewelry from Kara Ross, a pair of pyramid earrings with 18 karat gold accent, pave stones in white, and lapis.

Lizzie Fortunato also has cuffs tagged as Eames House to match the trends of the season.

An exposure from Kate Spade will also look nice with the geometric patterns of spring couture.

Pastel Palette

We cannot miss the pastels during spring as seen from Louis Vuitton and Rodarter shows. It can be a refreshing touch if you can match gems in the same lively hues to complete the wardrobe.

Check out the Raleigh bangles by Fenton

Another great piece for spring is a Bounkit bracelet made with rose quartz, lemon quartz, green amethyst, and fluorite.

Floral Force

Spring of course means flowers and so there were the vivid colors depicting the gardens of spring from houses like Louis Vuitton, Marni, and Karen Walker.

If you have gold jewelry that is low in value then you can sell it for scrap. A lot of jewelry makes buy gold so they can melt it and reuse it for their pieces or you can also approach those who refine metal. You can search for jewelry makers since they always need more raw materials for their pieces.

You can also approach jewelers to help you sell gold jewelry which are on the pricier side. A lot of them agree on a consignment basis then just have some cut from the proceeds.

If you have signature or rare pieces, you should sell them thru auctions and approach reputable auction houses like Sotheby’s Christie’s or Dupuis for this. Or you can opt for e-Bay.

Here are some practical tips so you can make most out of your jewelry:

Go to a reputable jeweler

Approach a jeweler that can give you a good advice and give you a good deal. These professionals know the real value of what you have and those exceptional pieces. They can give you their honest opinion and will not low ball you. You can go to a jeweler that you’ve sold to before and you already trust,  someone who does jewelry repairs for you, or someone you bought from before.

Go around for bids

If you do not have a jeweler to approach, you can go around and let people bid. Move on if someone is putting too much pressure on you since these people have the tendency to give you cheaper valuations.

Do your research

Use the internet especially if you do not have experience selling jewelry. Search how much similar items are going for so you at least have a gauge when you sell your item. But let us remind you that it can be very tricky especially when you do not know the specifics of your jewelry.

Last summer, the Manolo Blahnik and Rosa Tous met in Madrid, Spain. The idea began when Blahnik praised the piece of jewelry Tous was wearing the day. The latter responded by saying that she could turn one of his shoe designs into a jewelry piece for her own brand. An idea hit Blahnik and suggested that maybe they could use the Campari shoe design. Tous added that she can transform the shoe idea into a charm with a diamond center button and a gold chain. The rest, as they say, is history.

During an interview, Blahnik expressed his excitement about the new project and said that he felt he has so much in common with the jewelry brand starting with the same Spanish roots, family business layout, and innovation. Just the same, Rosa Tous voiced out her delight about the new business venture and her love for classic and beautiful Manolo Blahnik shoes.

The TOUS-designed Campari shoe charm was launched last March in about 300 TOUS stores around the world. The first TOUS store to carry it was in Mexico. Soon after, the TOUS-Blahnik charm will be available in Manolo Blanhik stores and other select posh boutiques worldwide.

These elegant pieces are in low-key style which naturally gives them the versatility. The collection is perfect for the summer-chic with tag prices ranging from $30 to $45.

The designs are simple and no-nonsense that they will go well if you are going to a pool party or just hanging out by the beach. The concept revolves around some twisting design lines and geometric patterns.

They are unfussy, elegant, and full of attitude to add to your warm-weather look.

Twist Bracelets

You do not want anything that is too heavy for summer. Check out their collection of copper twist bracelets perfect for the breezy places you will go to this season. They are very sturdy and stylish.

Leather and Rope Bracelets

This is a grown-up version of the friendship bracelet. The materials are very simple and long lasting. Perfect for bff’s.

Group of Three Necklaces

The necklaces are made with mixed materials highlighted by the 3-arrow piece as the pendant. The piece provides a refreshing look and a very cool attitude.

Black and Gold Necklaces

This is another play of lines and shapes. Very simple and perfect for the summer. It will come well with your jean shorts and floral dress.

Not only does the three tier floral necklace look incredible on, but it is also one of the main trends that is going around right now.  This mixture of three sterling silver chains are all adorn with some intricately details floral beads or even a daisy cut out.

Personally, I think that this charming necklace is one that I would wear all of the time and it is only under three hundred dollars!

For one, the fact that it is black and has a huge chunk of a snake on it means that it is very in and very, very fashionable.  The ring itself is actually made of resin and the snake is made up of tiny crystals.

You can get this ring for just about $75.00, which is a fantastic deal to me!

Holiday jewelry is tricky to work with if only because it is so, so, so limited and you want to make sure that you are not just spending your money on jewelry you can only wear once a year.  However, bunny pieces are pretty cute.

Take these earrings for example, these are fantastic to be worn for Easter and would certainly go with any outfit you opted for!

Not only is this awesome cleaner fantastic to keep your diamonds sparkling clean, but it is one of the best ways that you can make sure that your jewelry stays in incredible shape.

Even if your jewelry is not as pretty as this one above – I can promise that all of your pieces look this amazing after using Elma Ultrasonic Cleaner LC20H!

Now that you have seen one of the more formal pieces of Easter jewelry, let’s talk about this piece.  This is something that you constantly see right around the Easter holiday and to be quite frank, it is terrible!  There is too much pink, too much bunny and overall, it does not look great.

You want to make a splash at your next Easter party?  Why not try on some pastel colored bangles or something that is a small egg – something classy and chic as well.  This is neither of those, yet this is something that a lot of people wear right around the Easter season.

Remember, if you do not ever wear it outside of Easter time, do not buy it and do not wear it!

When it comes to holidays, the jewelry market seems to go on the fritz and designers seem to come up with everything holiday themed jewelry and that is exactly what the next couple blogs are about … what not to do with the Easter holiday themed jewelry.

For one, you do not want it to be just strictly Easter themed.  If you are looking to wear jewelry on Easter, you want to make sure that it is not themed just in Easter, but that it can be worn other times as well.

More tips and tricks in the next blog to make sure that your holiday does not turn out terrible … because of your accessories!