By Amy Stride
Express Your Individualism with Contemporary Jewelery
In our age of mass media, mass consumption and mass consciousness being different is not an easy task. Contemporary jewelery has been for a while predominately minimalist, using smooth, curved lines to create a polished look that embodies the form of industrial mass consumerism. But this is changing; when this year is remembered it will be for change, development and progression. Not many months have passed and yet many events have taken place that have changed the course of history, stimulating global awareness in a way that is itself a cause for hope. Jewelery trends for 2009 are riding the wave of this change, fashion has always demonstrated dominant ideology and this year is no different, except that the ideology has changed. We are arriving at a mind set that has natural beauty and self worth at its heart; this is the phoenix that has arisen from the flames of global discord.
Catwalk Styles
Look no further than the catwalk and you can see the importance that is being given to symbolic adornments that glamorize and accentuate the strength and uniqueness of us as individuals. The bottom line in these uncertain times is that we must empower ourselves. Statement necklaces, long earrings and multiple bangles can be used to achieve this; they get us noticed as creative individuals and dramatically show that we have something to say. Not many of us can afford or would wish to wear the spectacular but impractical styles flaunted on the catwalk in our everyday lives. But we can bring the vibe of haute couture and the realism that characterizes 2009 to our wardrobes with key statement pieces, so that we can visually demonstrate that we are moving with the times, that we are the embodiment of contemporary thinking.
Black Jewelery
There are a number of trends that are emerging; the first involves black and silver jewelery. This trend is a good one to develop because black jewelery can be worn on all occasions, you can dress it up or dress it down. Buying striking black jewelery allows you to draw together many different outfits and you can keep the key vibe, big impressions, without making a huge impression on your wallet. An extra bonus is that black jewelery is not going to go out of fashion, invest in a quality piece and you will be wearing it for many years to come.
Quality Over Quantity
Quality is another thing to come back into mainstream fashion, the throw away culture of the 90's is being outmoded by products that last far longer than a season. It is no longer stylish to have many disposable pieces of jewelery, the focus on being green has now extended to our jewelery boxes. Mother nature is once again being recognized as the greatest designer of all. Natural, floral and leaf form jewelery are now considered highly desirable as they are a symbolic indication that you are ethically inspired. Similarly the focus is on natural stones such as onyx, agate and mother of pearl. All of which are relatively inexpensive, but tick the contemporary ethical and natural boxes.
So get ready for a new beginning, individualism is back. Express yours!
Amy works as part of the customer service team at Find Jewelery helping customers in both the independent jewelery shop and online store find perfect accessories and gifts. You can find Amy, and the rest of the Find Jewelery team at http://www.findjewellery.co.uk
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