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Sterling Silver Jewelry Fashion Trends for the New Year and Beyond
Each year, on fashion runways from New York to Paris, Milan, andToyko, sterling silver is “new again” as designers interpret itin new and exciting ways. What makes sterling silver a fashionperennial? The answer is clear: when it comes to beauty,versatility, durability, and affordability, sterling silverjewelry is unsurpassed. In the hands of talented artists anddesigners, sterling silver is constantly “reinvented” to suitthe evolving tastes of the women who wear it. But whether as aring, a necklace, or bracelet, standing alone or presented incombination with gemstones and other precious metals…sterlingsilver is always in fashion. Here’s a look at what’s “hot” thisyear: Peace of Silver In 2004, many Oscar presenters andrecipients wore gracefully and simply designed “Dove of Peace.”pin. Embraced by such Hollywood luminaries as Meryl Streep,Susan Sarandon, Drew Barrymore, and Leonardo DiCaprio, it hasalso been seen on the Dali Lama and Nobel Peace Laureates OscarAria Sanchez, Betty Williams, Mairead Corrigan Maguire, andformer UN Assistant Secretary-General Gillian Sorrensom. Nownon-celebrities may purchase the pin in sterling silver pin todemonstrate both their commitment to peace and their fashionsense. The 2005 sterling silver interpretation was designed byaward-winning American jewelry artist Henry Dunay to resonatethe energy of Picasso’s “Dove Of Peace.” Silver Screen With theenormous popularity of the “Lord of the Rings” series, it comesas no surprise that designers have created jewelry based on theelaborately crafted pieces in the films. Based on the actualpendant worn in the Lord of the Rings film, the Arwen EvenstarPendant is crafted in sterling silver and comes in a wooden giftbox. Measuring 2-1/2 inches in length with a 18″ sterling silverchain and a Swarovski crystal stone, each piece is accompaniedby a certificate of authenticity, adding long-term value to itsother charms. Works Like A Charm Charm bracelets are bothwonderfully retro and extremely cutting edge. Britney Spears,Jennifer Lopez, Avril Levigne, Hilary Duff, and otherhigh-visibility high-fashion celebrities are wrapping theirwrists in silver bracelets with the hip L.A. brand “EldoradoClub.” The “Girlie Charm Bracelet” is adorned with charmingfemme-friendly charms including a cat, a cocktail glass, and akitty. Sterling Silver – Always In Style for Your 25thAnniversary No matter what list you consult — traditional,modern or the now popular “ultra-modern” (which includes itemslike clocks and appliances) — silver is the 21st Century giftof choice for a 25th wedding anniversary. Whether it’s silver’sdurability, its strength, its flexibility or its unparalleledbeauty, sterling silver is an exquisite memento of 25 years ofloving commitment between a couple. Topping the list of thisyear’s “What’s Hot” in silver wedding anniversary gifts, womensay they want charm bracelets, hoop earrings, and hairornaments. For wives who would like to present their husbandswith sterling silver tokens, the “top of the charts” picks arecufflinks, tie clips, money clips, neck chains, and I.D.bracelets. But #1 for him AND her — a classic sterling silverTiffany keyring.
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