2016 Jewelry Trends

I know... we're more than halfway through the year and I'm only now discussing jewelry trends? Sometimes, though, you have to wait and see what sticks before you can really form an opinion on its popularity.

This year, the ever renowned Vogue has stated tiaras were the romantic runway accessory for spring. InStyle Magazine has specified bangles and ear cuffs as popular summer looks. Harpers Bazaar adamantly believes pearls will be the fall fashion to watch for. I have a feeling crystals might take the cake for winter. And if they don't, everyone is wrong.

And if you're very daring, wearing all of the above at once is the ultimate fashion statement.

Or, you know, wear none of it. Because really.... does this matter?

I love jewelry, obviously. I make it. I make it for myself. I make it for the love of making it. I make it for the joy it gives others. But I wear it for myself. Not because someone has dictated to me what is or is not popular, on trend, or somehow relevant to

some celebrity or fashion icon. Jewelry... accessories in general.... are such wonderful tools of expression. And who wants their expression dictated to by a runway?

"Fashion is about dressing according to what's fashionable. Style is more about being yourself."
Oscar de la Renta

So, embrace your own style, your own inner icon. Be who you are and express that in all the ways you want, even if that means you are a walking chandelier of Swarovski crystals, wire and gemstones. Wear it boldly and proud. Be the best chandelier you can be!