Beyond the White Plain Sphere – pearl trends
A bohemian spirit has infected the staid pearl family: Lustrous colorful clusters, ‘misshapen’ blobs and very organic shapes had a ‘bad’ influence on the usual spare white strands.
With the emerging of countless shapes and colors proposed by explorative Chinese pearl farmers, pearl jewelry has definitely lost its ‘grandmother’-image and is one of the major jewelry trends this season
Baroque and organic shapes help pearls look great with denim – the 2009/2010 winter jewelry trends lean towards the ’statement’-necklace and one of the best pearl styles is to wear multiple strands.
For several years chocolate pearls have been riding a popularity wave reserved only for those who could afford their pricey status. Recently, these beauties are being made available with the mainstream crowd at more affordable prices. These delights are actually freshwater pearls that have undergone an organic dyeing process that transforms them into that delicious chocolate hue.Those with a fashion-forward sense favor chocolate pearls when it comes to jewelry. They have an unpredictable flair that goes well with today’s fashions.
And fortunately, it’s a hue that wears well on nearly anyone. Worn against all the brown fashions available these days, the chocolate shade creates a tonal quality against camel, add soft contrast to creamy white and give the all-black urban style a new dimension. For the bride, chocolate pearls add a burnished dimension to wedding whites and creams
