As the mercury dips and we wrap ourselves in the coziest of knits, it’s easy to let our fashion sparkle hibernate. But winter is the perfect season to elevate your snug, woolen outfits with the right statement jewelry. Here’s how you can add a dash of dazzle to your knitwear, balancing warmth and style with…
Are Chokers in Style?
The choker is a symbol of the 90s, and during most of the 2000s it seemed to remain that way. Recently, however, the choker has come back in style. In 2021, Tagwalk’s annual roundup noticed that the use of chokers had increased by 25.6 percent compared to 2020. In the following year, various fine jewelry…
How to Pick the Right Metal for Your Jewelry
Whether you’re buying modern or antique jewelry, one question should always be at the front of your mind: why type of metal should you get for your jewelry? Choosing the right metal depends more on just your aesthetic tastes. It also depends on your skin’s undertone. Read on to learn more: What is your skin’s…
How to Incorporate Statement Necklaces Into an Everyday Wardrobe
As women get ready for an evening out, they devote a lot of time to choosing the right accessories that will complement their outfits. Accessories are essentially the ornaments dangling from your frame, drawing the eye in. Sometimes all you need to dress up a basic t-shirt and a pair of jeans is a touch…
Art Imitating Life: Jewelry Inspired by Animals
You’ve heard the saying “art imitates life,” right? Today, we have a few special pieces from the Frank Pollak & Sons collection that may prove this saying rings true – if you believe in unicorns, that is. The Unicorn Tappestry was created by Seaman Schepps in the United States in the 1940s. It is a…
Broaching the History of Brooches
Brooches have been used for both decorative and practical purposes since the Bronze Age. Despite the many changes in fashion since then, brooches are still used today as decorative jewelry. When first designed, brooches were used to fasten pieces of garments together – much like a safety pin – but since that time, this “pin”…
Fall Fashion – What’s Hot in Jewelry this Autumn?
Even though it still feels like summer in parts of the country, fall and winter fashion weeks have already been held all around the world, from New York to London to Paris to Milan. That means that this autumn’s top looks are already taking shape, and we’ve noticed some really cool jewelry trends for this…
Top Spring and Summer Jewelry Trends
With every new season comes a new change in the trends that will be dominating our rings, earrings and necklaces, and the spring/summer season this year has some great surprises. This time around, pieces are getting smaller and fashion is effectively becoming less intricate, with minimalism being the overarching theme. Read on to see what…
What’s in Style this Season?
To fashionistas, nothing beats a walk-in closet full of the latest season’s fashions and statement pieces. Right now, in wardrobes all around the country, last year’s printed winter sweaters, cardigans and lace-up boots are quickly being replaced with the newest spring fashions like classy white shirts, flat mules and dresses with pleats. While clothes are,…