Handcrafted Jewelry: What’s Popular Now

As you know, we’re all about handcrafted jewelry and accessories! Fortunately, we are on track with what is in vogue this summer, let us know what you think!

• Big and bold: A major trend in handmade jewelry is chunky and geometric. Gemstone jewelry can be big and bold, especially if the stones used are generous sizes. Our statement necklaces and pendants are a great example of this trend! An impressive gemstone is suspended from distinctive strands & chains. Many of our zinc necklaces also are striking! Other statement-making handcrafted jewelry including our new zinc dipped in silver ring, leather or cuff bracelets and layered multi-strand necklaces. These handmade jewelry pieces are perfect for those who prefer to stand out with unique jewelry!

• Layers: Layering your jewelry pieces is the way to go this season! How about combining our necklaces or bracelets in different ways? Pairing shorter with longer length necklaces or choosing a multi-strand necklace creates a more dramatic look. We also have a variety of bracelet styles that are perfect for stacking. 

• Sterling silver: As one of the more affordable precious metals, sterling silver continues to be popular in handmade jewelry. A unique piece of handcrafted silver jewelry will last for many years and never goes out of style. We offer distinctive sterling silver pieces with and without gemstones.

• Bright colored stones: Especially trendy this summer are bright blues, pink, and green stones. Our Antika collection boasts a wide variety of semi-precious stones in these shades. Blue aquamarine, turquoise, rose quartz and green aventurine stones are delicately crafted into rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces set in 24kt gold vermeil. These are eye-catching pieces that will add color to your look!

Adapted from:  http://www.overstock.com/guides/top-trends-in-handcrafted jewelry

We hope these tips are helpful and invite you to explore the variety of handcrafted jewelry we offer at www.beksandesigns.com!  These are also great gift ideas for a mother, sister, aunt or special someone for Mother’s Day or a birthday celebration.  Happy Spring!